Romulus ruled for many years, though ruling Romans wasn’t easy. They were stubborn, loud, and had strong opinions about everything — especially politics.
To keep the peace, Romulus created the Senate, a group of 100 men chosen for their wisdom (and probably for owning goats). The Senate advised the king, argued with each other, and invented early bureaucracy, which would later evolve into Rome’s favorite pastime: complaining about bureaucracy.
Romulus also built an army, not because he loved war (though he didn’t hate it), but because every neighboring tribe seemed to think attacking Rome was a fun weekend activity.
He’d rally his soldiers, give inspiring speeches like, “Men of Rome! Today we fight for glory, honor, and possibly better farmland!” — and somehow, they’d win.
Rome grew. Villages joined. Roads stretched. Markets flourished. The city that began as a wolf den became the rising heart of civilization.
Then, one day, Romulus disappeared.
