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The First Internal Rebellion of the Eastern Roman Empire Happened Because a Goth Was Not Received with Proper Ceremony in Constantinople
In the early 4th century AD, the newborn Eastern Roman Empire became the stage for a shadowy plot involving numerous figures ...
The Statue of an Emperor That Lost Its Head Is Getting It Back
A Danish museum is returning the bronze head of Septimius Severus to Turkey after agreeing that it was probably looted from a ...
Why ancient Romans like Cicero saw gladiators as enemies of the republic
Marcus Tullius Cicero used gladiators’ physiques not to celebrate the republic’s valiant heroes, but to deride their bloated ...
The Real Lives of These 'Gladiator 2' Characters, Explained
Gladiator II' features numerous characters with real-life counterparts in history. Here's more about those individuals and ...
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Pergamon: The Glorious Greek City and the Smart Alliance with Rome
The ancient Greek city of Pergamon in Anatolia flourished and enjoyed a long period of glory forging a successful alliance ...
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Why The Emperors Are So Pale In Gladiator 2
In Gladiator 2, the brothers Geta and Caracalla misgovern Rome and their unnaturally pale skin is strangely symbolic of their abysmal leadership.
The real history of the Borgia family and their cursed 'black legend'
Not unlike many of the Renaissance families of Italy, the Borgias were power hungry, corrupt, and self-indulgent. But their ...
What ancient Greek and Roman philosophers thought about vegetarianism
Writing in a letter to his friend Lucilius around AD62, the Roman philosopher Seneca outlined two arguments for vegetarianism ...
Fallen ancient civilizations show us why we must not ignore climate warnings
The institutions of their government, and the increasing threats – be they climatic, military, economic or political – gave ...