Myth, Propaganda and the Origins of the Roman Republic

"The fall of the Tarquin dynasty and the foundational moments leading to the birth of the Roman Republic have inspired countless generations, but how much of the story is true? The legend of Lucretia had a profound impact on Roman political consciousness but did she even exist? Was the transition from monarchy to republicanism, and this enduring legacy that shaped Western political thought based on a lie?.

This video delves into the downfall of the Tarquin dynasty, the legendary story of Lucretia, and how these events ignited a revolution that led to the establishment of the Roman Republic, doing what we can to parse myth from fact as we wade deep into the Roman past. "