1. Here comes the ‘Amazing Flame Boy’ Aim: to understand the ascension of Servius Tullius

2. Trouble on the throne Tarquinius doesn’t exactly have the easiest of reigns toward the end… The issue of an heir becomes very important. His wife doesn’t help Lets not forget the 2 sons of Ancus! Read Livy 39 Read Livy 39

3. Answer the following questions Why is the child special? How does Tanaquil interpret this? What relation is the child to the king? Why is Livy unreliable here?

4. But what about the sons of Ancus? Read section 40 Why are the sons so angry? What do they plan to do? Who do they recruit? How does the ‘terrible deed’ go down? It doesn’t work! Servius becomes the next king

5. Parallel Lives? Tarquinius Priscus Servius Tullius Tarquinius Priscus Servius Tullius Julius Caesar (Octavian) Augustus Julius Caesar Augustus Adoptive son Murdered Appointed next ruler

6. Plenary What questions/ issues does Servius Tullius’ ascension raise? Is the Interregnum dead? What role does religion/ omens play? Is Rome Roman?