Hello, and welcome to the history of Rome.

So far, we have covered four of the seven kings of Rome, Romulus, Numa-Pompulius, Kalis-Hostilius,

and Angus-Marsius.

Today we will discuss the final three, the so-called Tarquin dynasty, the father Tarquinius

Priscus, a decent, if manipulative king, his adopted son and successor Servious Tullius,

and finally his real son, Tarquinius Supervis, who usurped his adopted brother, and was

then himself usurped by a fed-up mob, marking him forever with the infamy of being the

last king of Rome.

Lucius Tarquinius Priscus was born in Tarquinie, one of the twelve cities of Etruria, the son

of a Corinthian exile named emeritus.

Tarquin, the name by which history remembers him, was a shrewd businessman who became wealthy,

but due to his racially mixed heritage, he was only admitted so far up the Etruscan social

and political ladder.

Angered at being denied the respect he felt he deserved, he decided to move to Rome, a

city famous for offering men a fresh start.

In Rome, Tarquin made an immediate splash.

He gave lavishly funding public projects, charities, and anything else that would bring

him renowned.

It did not take long for Tarquin to come to the attention of Angus-Marsius, the age

and king.

In his final years, Angus brought Tarquin into his confidence, leading to a close relationship

that resulted in Tarquin ultimately being made guardian of Angus' two sons when the

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