It's hard not to think of the ancient world without the Roman Empire coming to mind. But what about Rome made it so special in the first place? Here we see, through the eyes of an ancient Latin poet how bitter defeat and tragedy led to the founding of something greater. In this great work of antiquity, Virgil presents the soul of a people forged by suffering and burdened with destiny. Join us on this journey as we begin a new series on the Aeneid!