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Image 1 - Romulus and Remus were discovered by a she-wolf who protected them until a shepherd found them.

Image 2 - The Romans defended their city courageously against Tarquin the Proud.

Image 3 - The Etruscans shared the Italian peninsula with the Greeks, the Aequi, the Volsci and the Samnites.

Image 1 - Italy was located in the centre of the Mediterranean and was a natural stop for travellers and traders.

Image 2 - The city of Rome was on the plain of Latium surrounded by hills, close to the Tiber River.

Image 3 - Although Rome was sacked by Gauls in 390, the Romans rebuilt the city and gained control of the Italian peninsula.

Image 1 - The Romans worshipped many gods and goddesses in public and households spirits in private.

Image 2 - The Romans were superstitious and interpreted natural phenomena as signs from the gods.

Image 3 - Augustus introduced ruler worship - deceased Roman emperors were worshipped as gods.

Image 1 - Most work in the cities involved crafts and trades.

Image 2 - Roman pharmacists concocted herbal remedies and medicines to help cure common illnesses and ailments.

Image 3 - Most work in the country was done by slaves and Roman farmers.

Image 1 - Roman women had more rights and freedoms than Greek women, but still had to be accompanied by a male guardian when they went out in public.

Image 2 - Weddings were usually an arrangement that would improve the social status of the families involved. The bride was often given to the groom with a dowry.

Image 3 - The Vestal Virgins were the most important priestesses in Rome.

Image 1 - Gaius Marius reformed the Roman army and made it a full time professional fighting force.

Image 2 - The Roman legionary was required to carry all his own weapons, armour and equipment in a backpack that could weigh up to 30 kilograms.

Image 3 - The testudo was a battle formation where Roman soldiers could create a solid barrier over their heads and around their sides, protecting them from an enemy attack.