Happy Birthday, Rome—and Western Civilization

Happy Birthday, Rome! The ancients celebrated Rome’s birthday on April 21. They calculated that the city was founded in 753 BC, that is, 2,768 years ago, a date that archaeology suggests was roughly correct. But April 21 is more than just an antiquarian anniversary. It’s the birthday of Western Civilization.

Read More: Happy Birthday, Rome—and Western Civilization – The Daily Beast.