Ancient Rome - Third Samnite War 298 bce

The Curia Hostilia is the central meeting place of the Roman Senate, where senators convene to debate and decide on critical state issues, including military strategy. This site was vital as the locus of Roman political decision-making, where discussions about the Samnite conflict took place and strategies were approved by the Republic’s governing body, affecting the lives of citizens and soldiers alike.

A grand edifice with towering columns and intricate carvings adorned on the exterior, bathed in the warm golden light of the setting sun, surrounded by marble statues of past leaders and a bustling crowd of citizens exchanging hushed whispers.