Author: alexandria | Free HQ Audiobooks

This audiobook is a contemporary retelling of Jacob Abbott’s classic work from his ‘Makers of History – Romulus’, originally published in 1852. We have meticulously transformed the language into a modern, simplified version to enhance understandability and listening pleasure, ensuring that the captivating narrative of Rome’s legendary founder resonates with today’s audience. In this audiobook, journey through the ancient world of mythology and history, as we explore the life and adventures of Romulus, the mythical founder of Rome. From his dramatic origins to the establishment of one of history’s greatest empires, this story is a blend of myth, legend, and…

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In Chapter 7 of our ‘Romulus’ series on alexandria, titled ‘The Nun Who Mothered Rome: Rhea Silvia’ (originally ‘Rhea Silvia’), we explore the intriguing and pivotal story of Rhea Silvia, the mother of Romulus. This chapter, part of Jacob Abbott’s ‘Makers of History,’ takes us approximately four centuries after Æneas’s death to the kingdom of Latium, where Rhea Silvia’s fate intertwines with the destiny of Rome. Rhea Silvia, a vestal virgin and priestess dedicated to the goddess Vesta, represents the sanctity of home and hearth in ancient society. Her life, bound by vows of seclusion and purity, is set against…

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