A Duel of Champions: Rome's War with Alba | A Tale from Ancient Rome

The Horatii and Curiatii Duel for the Fate of Rome A dispute between the young city of Rome and its neighbor, the ancient capital called Alba Longa, escalates into war. Rome's ambitious king, Tullus Hostilius, seeks a glorious victory in battle; a fateful duel to the death ensues, fought between the Horatii, a set of three brothers from Rome, and the Curiatii, three brothers from Alba. The freedom of Rome and Alba Longa hang on the outcome of the duel of champions.
A story from Roman history (7th century BC), based on Livy's History of Rome (Book 1.22-25), featuring: Tullus Hostilius, the Horatii brothers (feat. Publius Horatius), the Curiatii brothers, Mettius Fufetius, Gaius Cluilius, Marcus Valerius the Roman Fetial, Spurius Fusius the Alban Pater Patratus
Original story by Wesley Coulson
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CREDITS
Video footage from Assassin's Creed Odyssey (Ubisoft, 2018)
Music by Kevin MacLeod and Scott Buckley
Thumbnail Image (Creative Commons/Royalty-Free):
The Oath of the Horatii (Jacques-Louis David, 1784; upload.wikimed...)
Logo Materials (Creative Commons/Royalty-Free):
Image: Kylix with Apollo playing the lyre and pouring a libation: c. 470 BCE, Delphi Archeological Museum (commons.wikime...)
Video: Coast of Santorini, Greece (www.videvo.net...)
Font: Monograms Toolbox (Manfred Klein; www.dafont.com...)
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[@krakini89]

Another great story!!

[@rachelwarren6633]

More Rome, I humbley implore. 💯

[@atmospheros9249]

Honestly one of the craziest stories ever. 1v3 team wipe

[@brucewimperis2396]

A great story, wonderfully told. Have always admired the famous painting by David - and now we know "the rest of the story"! Music was awesome too. Thanks for putting these stories out there, and keep up the good work!!

[@walkingwithtamson]

Excellent, always love it when these pop up. Fantastic reading 😊

[@WineDarkSea]

Delighted to hear that! So glad you enjoyed!

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