This Kapow pupil video is part of the Kapow Primary History scheme of work. It tells the legendary story of how the city of Rome was founded by twin brothers Romulus and Remus, sons of a princess and the Roman god of war, Mars.

Pupils learn how the twins were abandoned as babies, rescued by a she-wolf, and raised by a shepherd. As they grew up, they discovered their royal heritage, helped their grandfather regain his throne, and set out to build a new city. The story explains how disagreement between the brothers led to a tragic ending, with Romulus becoming the founder and first king of Rome – a city named in his honour.

The video is designed to be shown to pupils as part of History, Lower key stage 2, Year 3, *New* British history 2: Why did the Romans invade and settle in Britain? Lesson 1: What was it like to live in Ancient Rome?