Ab Urbe Condita

"Ab Urbe Condita" is a Latin phrase meaning "from the founding of the city," referring to Rome's origin. It is also the title of a famous historical work written by the Roman historian Livy. In this work, Livy chronicled Rome's history from its legendary founding in 753 BCE through many centuries. The phrase signifies a chronological perspective, emphasizing the timeline starting from Rome’s beginning. Essentially, it highlights the importance of Rome’s origins in understanding its subsequent history and development.