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Greece is known for being the birthplace of Democracy. The creation of the Olympic Games, and for its unique and historical architecture.
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As legend has it, Rome was founded in 753 B.C. by Romulus and Remus, twin sons of Mars, the god of war. ... Rome's era as a monarchy ended in 509 B.C. with the overthrow of its seventh king, Lucius Tarquinius Superbus, whom ancient historians portrayed as cruel and tyrannical, compared to his benevolent predecessors.