Rome's fourth king, Ancus Marcius, is a much more rounded character in the traditional Roman narrative. During his reign, he took on the characteristics of his predecessors and combined them to good effect. In this episode, we will follow the life of Ancus and look at the ways in which he transformed Rome into a pious regional power.<br /><br />Follow Mare Nostrum on Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/MarePodcast" rel="noopener">https://twitter.com/MarePodcast</a>