Ancus Marcius

Tweeting the history of Rome from the perspective of its leaders. Inspired by @CryForByzantium.

[Ancus Marcius @RomanDispatch]

Shoutout to @TarquiniusPriscus, you the man.

[John V Palaiologos @ByzantiumLive]

[OFF STORY] Today, 5/29 marks the Fall of Constantinople. Press F to pay respects.

[Ancus Marcius @RomanDispatch]

@querulus It’s good to be the king.

[Ancus Marcius @RomanDispatch]

Just founded Ostia on the coast. That’s right, we’re directly connected to the sea now.

[Ancus Marcius @RomanDispatch]

Go on, then. To Aventine Hill with you! You Latins should know by now not to mess with the might of Rome!

[Ancus Marcius @RomanDispatch]

So it’s war the Latins want. Then a war they shall have. Citizens, take up your arms!

[Ancus Marcius @RomanDispatch]

I may take after Numa Pompilius, but should the Latins set hostile foot upon Roman soil, I shall not hesitate to open wide the Gates of Janus!

[Ancus Marcius @RomanDispatch]

First order of business: Pontificus Maximus, please codify the religious rituals so we may never again neglect our duties to the gods.

[Ancus Marcius @RomanDispatch]

[642 B.C.E. Tullus Hostilius is struck by lightning and dies.

Enter Ancus Marcius.]

[Ancus Marcius @RomanDispatch]

If I’m not doing my job as King, may Jupiter strike me down where I stand!

[Ancus Marcius @RomanDispatch]

It is raining stones near Alba Longa. Damn these prophesies....

[Ancus Marcius @RomanDispatch]

What’s with the rocks showering all over the Alban Mount? Am I going to have to do religious stuff? Maaaan, I hate religious stuff.

[Ancus Marcius @RomanDispatch]

Sorry I haven’t been updating this microblog. I’ve been rather busy kicking asses and taking names.

[Ancus Marcius @RomanDispatch]

Alba Longa, we’re coming for you!

[Ancus Marcius @RomanDispatch]

*throws open the Gates of Janus*

Let’s get this party started!

[Ancus Marcius @RomanDispatch]

[673 B.C.E.: Numa Pompilius dies of old age.

Enter Tullus Hostilius.]

[Ancus Marcius @RomanDispatch]

Old age has slowed me down. I shall rest soon.

[Ancus Marcius @RomanDispatch]

Our neighbors have not attacked us over these calm years. Peace begets peace. The gods are satisfied.

[Ancus Marcius @RomanDispatch]

Now to establish some priesthoods.... the role of Pontificus Maximus.... and let's adjust the calendar while we're at it.
I'm getting things done.

[Ancus Marcius @RomanDispatch]

Bring hither the Vestal Virgins! This will be your new home.