The introduction to Ancient Rome covers Rome's earliest days! Rome began as a monarchy, with its first king being Romulus, in 753 B.C. Rome would be ruled by seven kings, and with the deposition of Rome's last king, Tarquinius Superbus, Rome transitioned into a republic, and this video demonstrates how it functioned.Note: Some topics regarding Ancient Rome may not be suitable for younger audiences. Please conduct further research at your own discretion.

Originally released by South Carolina ETV Network, 2020. Streaming video file encoded with permission for digital streaming by Infobase on August 15, 2024.