Magic and superstition have been present in human societies since the dawn of our species, and ancient Rome was no exception. Some…
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Rome was a beacon of civilization in a dark world. In the words of one of their own, Rome was “the seat…
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Ancient Rome wasn’t known for its enlightened attitude toward women. They were expected to be homemakers and to stay out of public…
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In ancient Rome, the general rule was that slaves could be freely tortured. In fact, it was highly recommended that any free…
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Roman civilization grew by destroying hundreds of others. In this process, many brave men and women challenged the almighty Roman army in…
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The Praetorian Guard is one of the most famous military units in history. They were known as elite Roman soldiers, sworn to…
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Ancient Rome holds a mythic place in our imaginations. It’s the land of historical epics like Ben-Hur and Gladiator, where men in…
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Life in ancient Rome was rough, especially for children. Even if they were lucky enough to survive for more than a few…
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Finding the truth in our history is like trying to solve a crime after arriving at the scene 2,000 years too late.…
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Every empire falls. There’s no way to stop it. The only we thing can control is how it happens—whether it’ll be a…
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