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Romulus (other)
Romulus was one of the mythical founders of Rome. Romulus may also refer to: People * Romulus Silvius (said to r. 873-854 BC), purported ancestor of the founder of Rome. * Romulus Augustulus, the last Western Roman Emperor * Valerius Romulus (Divus Romulus), deified son of the Roman emperor Maxentius * (Procopius?) Romulus, son of the Western Roman emperor Anthemius *Romulus (fabulist) * Romulus (martyr) (died 117), Christian martyr during the reign of the Roman emperor Trajan *St. Romulus of Genoa, bishop of Genoa *St. Romulus of Fiesole *Romulus, martyr (see Donatus, Romulus, Secundian, and 86 Companions) * Romulus Bărbulescu, Romanian writer *Romulus Buia, Romanian footballer * Romulus Cioflec, Romanian journalist * Romulus Gabor, Romanian footballer * Romulus Linney, American playwright, father of Laura Linney * Romulus Miclea, Romanian footballer *Romulus Vereș, Romanian serial killer Places In the United States: * Romulus, Michigan, a city ** Romulus Senior High School * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Romulus
Romulus () was the legendary foundation of Rome, founder and King of Rome, first king of Ancient Rome, Rome. Various traditions attribute the establishment of many of Rome's oldest legal, political, religious, and social institutions to Romulus and his contemporaries. Although many of these traditions incorporate elements of folklore, and it is not clear to what extent a historical figure underlies the mythical Romulus, the events and institutions ascribed to him were central to the myths surrounding Rome's origins and cultural traditions. Traditional account The myths concerning Romulus involve several distinct episodes and figures, including the miraculous birth and youth of Romulus and his twin brother, Remus; Remus' murder and the founding of Rome; the Rape of the Sabine Women, and the subsequent war with the Sabines; a period of joint rule with Titus Tatius; the establishment of various Roman institutions; the death or apotheosis of Romulus, and the succession of Numa Pompil ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Romulus Vereș
Romulus Vereș ( Cluj, January 23, 1929 – Ștei, December 13, 1993) was a notorious serial killer from Romania, better known as "The Man with the Hammer". During the 1970s, he was charged with five murders and several attempted murder Attempted murder is a crime of attempt in various jurisdictions. Canada Section 239 of the ''Criminal Code'' makes attempted murder punishable by a maximum of life imprisonment. If a gun is used, the minimum sentence is four, five or seven ye ...s, but never imprisoned on grounds of insanity; he had schizophrenia, blaming the Devil for his actions. Instead, he was institutionalised in the Ștei psychiatric facility in 1976, following a three-year-long forensic investigation during which four thousand people were questioned. Urban myths brought the number of victims up to 200 women, but the actual number was much smaller. This confusion probably is explained by the lack of attention this case received, despite its magnitude, in the C ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
HMS Romulus
Two ships of the Royal Navy have borne the name HMS ''Romulus'', after Romulus, one of the founders of Rome in Roman mythology: * was a 44-gun fifth rate launched in 1777. In 1781 she was captured by the French off Chesapeake Bay. * was a 36-gun fifth rate launched in 1785. She was used as a troop ship A troopship (also troop ship or troop transport or trooper) is a ship used to carry soldiers, either in peacetime or wartime. Troopships were often drafted from commercial shipping fleets, and were unable land troops directly on shore, typicall ... from 1799, was on harbour service from 1813 and was broken up in 1816. References * {{DEFAULTSORT:Romulus, Hms Royal Navy ship names ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Romulus (Marvel Comics)
Romulus is a fictional supervillain appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character is featured in particular in those titles featuring Wolverine. He is the leader of the Lupines, a species resembling humans that he claims evolved from canines instead of primates through convergent evolution. A shadowy character whose origin and motives remain a mystery, he is shown to have orchestrated most major events in the life of Wolverine, manipulating and controlling him for most of his life. Publication history Created by writer Jeph Loeb and artist Simone Bianchi, the character first appeared obscured by shadow in ''Wolverine'' (vol. 3) #50 (March 2007), and made his first full appearance in '' Wolverine: Origins'' #39 (August 2009). Fictional character biography Romulus is first seen in several flashbacks that Wolverine experiences, later explained by Wild Child to have been induced by Romulus himself. He is shown leading the Lupines in prehistoric and barb ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Romulus And Remus
In Roman mythology, Romulus and Remus (, ) are twin brothers whose story tells of the events that led to the founding of the city of Rome and the Roman Kingdom by Romulus, following his fratricide of Remus. The image of a she-wolf suckling the twins in their infancy has been a symbol of the city of Rome and the ancient Romans since at least the 3rd century BC. Although the tale takes place before the founding of Rome around 750 BC, the earliest known written account of the myth is from the late 3rd century BC. Possible historical bases for the story, and interpretations of its various local variants, are subjects of ongoing debate. Overview Romulus and Remus were born in Alba Longa, one of the many ancient Latin cities near the future site of Rome. Their mother, Rhea Silvia, was a vestal virgin and the daughter of the former king, Numitor, who had been displaced by his brother Amulius. In some sources, Rhea Silvia conceived them when their father, the god Mars, visited her ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Romulus (Star Trek)
The Romulans () are an extraterrestrial race in the American science fiction franchise ''Star Trek''. They first appeared in the series ''Star Trek'' (1966–1969). They have appeared in most subsequent ''Star Trek'' releases, including ''The Animated Series'', '' The Next Generation'', ''Deep Space Nine'', ''Voyager'', '' Enterprise'', '' Discovery'', '' Picard'', '' Strange New Worlds'', and ''Lower Decks''. They appear in the ''Star Trek'' feature films '' Star Trek V: The Final Frontier'' (1989), '' Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country'' (1991), '' Star Trek: Nemesis'' (2002) and ''Star Trek'' (2009). They also appear in various other spin-off media, including books, comics, toys and games. Writer Paul Schneider created the Romulans for the 1966 ''Star Trek'' episode "Balance of Terror". As a basis, he considered what the ancient Roman Empire might have looked like had it developed to the point of spaceflight. Physically, the Romulans were presented as humanoid, but the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Romulus (TV Series)
''Romulus'', graphically rendered as , is a 2020 Italian television series created by Matteo Rovere about the founding of Rome. The show is notable for using archaic Latin instead of Italian. Produced by Sky Italia, Cattleya, and Groenlandia, two episodes of the series premiered at the 2020 Rome Film Festival. The series was first broadcast in Italy on Sky Atlantic on 6 November 2020. In April 2021 it was renewed for a second season. The series was sold in over 40 countries. Cast Main * as Yemos (seasons 1-2) Prince of Alba Longa and Enitos' twin brother * as Wiros (seasons 1-2) Slave from Velia participating to the Lupercalia. * Marianna Fontana as Ilia (seasons 1-2) Amulius' daughter and Vestal priestess. * as Amulius / Servios (seasons 1-2) King Numitor's younger brother, later known as Servios. * as Gala (season 1) Amulius' wife and Ilia's mother. * as Silvia (seasons 1-2) King Numitor's daughter and Yemos and Enitos' mother. * Valentina Bellè as Hers ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Romulus (opera)
''Romulus'' is a 2007 comic opera in one act by Louis Karchin based on an 1854 play by Alexandre Dumas, père; the libretto is by Barnett Shaw, based upon his own translation of the play. Recordings *''Romulus'' – Katrina Thurman (Martha), Steven Ebel (Frantz Wolf), Thomas Meglioranza (Celestus), Wilbur Pauley (Mayor Babenhausen); The Washington Square Ensemble, Louis Karchin, Naxos Records Naxos Records References External links by |
Romulus (Dumas Play)
''Romulus'' is a play by Alexandre Dumas, père, first produced with success at the Théâtre-Français on January 13, 1854. Dumas had written it several years earlier, possibly in collaboration with Paul Bocage and Octave Feuillet. The play concerns two philosophers, Dr. Celestus and Dr. Wolf, a disciple of Leibnitz.''Nineteenth Century British Theatre'' (2015), p. 118, 1317400186 Kenneth Richards, Peter Thomson. "It was adapted from a piece by Alexandre Dumas entitled ''Romulus'' which was first produced at the Théâtre-Français on 13 January 1854. The English version was not a success and was withdrawn after seven performances." The American composer Louis Karchin used it for his 2007 opera Opera is a form of theatre in which music is a fundamental component and dramatic roles are taken by singers. Such a "work" (the literal translation of the Italian word "opera") is typically a collaboration between a composer and a librett ... of the same name. References Exte ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tuscaloosa County, Alabama
Tuscaloosa County is a county in the northwest-central portion of the U.S. state of Alabama and is the center of commerce, education, industry, health care, and entertainment for the region. The county's population was 227,036 as of the 2020 census. The county seat and largest city is Tuscaloosa. Tuscaloosa County is part of the Tuscaloosa, AL Metropolitan Statistical Area, which also includes Hale and Pickens counties. The community gained international attention in 1993 when it landed Mercedes-Benz's first North American assembly plant, and as of 2021, the company employs over 4,000 people at the facility. Even so, Tier-1 research university The University of Alabama remains the county's largest employer and dominant economic and cultural engine. History ''See also the history of Tuscaloosa, Alabama'' Early settlement The pace of white settlement in the Southeast increased greatly after the War of 1812 and the Treaty of Fort Jackson and the subsequent availability of land ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Romulus, Alabama
Romulus is an unincorporated community in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama (We dare defend our rights) , anthem = "Alabama (state song), Alabama" , image_map = Alabama in United States.svg , seat = Montgomery, Alabama, Montgomery , LargestCity = Huntsville, Alabama, Huntsville , LargestCounty = Baldwin County, Al ..., United States. History Romulus is most likely named for Romulus, one of the main characters in ancient Rome's foundation myth. A post office operated under the name Romulus from 1835 to 1913. During the American Civil War, Romulus was the site of a skirmish between Union Army, Union forces under the command of Col. John T. Croxton and Confederate States Army, Confederate forces under the command of Brigadier-General William Wirt Adams. Croxton was leaving Northport, Alabama, Northport after being dispatched from Brig-Gen. James H. Wilson, James H. Wilson's larger force after History of the University of Alabama#1861–1902: The military school and beyond, burning ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Romulus (CDP), New York
Romulus is a hamlet (and census-designated place) located in the Town of Romulus, Seneca County, New York, United States on the border with the Town of Varick. The population was 409 at the 2010 census. The hamlet was originally called "Romulusville."Seneca County GenWeb – 1859 Town of Romulus Map Retrieved June 10, 2015. It was renamed Romulus, after the town, ''circa'' 1870.New York State Agricultural Society, ''Abstract of the Proceedings, Part II'', Volume 27, 1867, page 734 Retrieve ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
