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AI Found 31 Shocking Parallels Between Trump and Nero — Here They Are...
AI’s 31-point comparison of Trump and Nero.Unsettling similarities in how both men used power, attacked critics, and undermined institutions
birdyslade
Mar 143 min read
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Crafting the Empire's Pathways: The Skilled Labor Behind Roman Roads
When we marvel at the precision of Roman roads today, it’s easy to forget they didn’t magically appear overnight. Behind every mile of...
birdyslade
Jan 213 min read
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The Military's Role in Constructing and Maintaining Roman Roads
The Military's Role in Constructing and Maintaining Roman Roads When you think of Roman soldiers, you probably picture disciplined...
birdyslade
Jan 203 min read
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Funding the Empire's Highways: Taxation and Maintenance of Roman Roads
Building and maintaining 250,000 miles of road across an empire isn’t cheap. Roman roads were engineering masterpieces, but someone had...
birdyslade
Jan 174 min read
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The Role of Roman Roads in Wine Distribution
In ancient Rome, wine wasn’t just a drink but a way of life. It flowed more freely than water at banquets, religious ceremonies, and even...
birdyslade
Jan 163 min read
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How Wealthy Romans Travelled - Importance of Roman Roads
Leisure on the Move: Wealthy Romans and Their Travel Habits If you think vacationing in luxury started with five-star resorts and private...
birdyslade
Jan 154 min read
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Engineering Marvels: Tools and Techniques Behind Roman Road Construction
Tools and Techniques Behind Roman Road Construction - why roman roads were designed to last - the basis of modern day roads.
birdyslade
Jan 123 min read
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Roman Roads: A Journey Through Inns, Rest Stops, and the Adventurers Who Dared to Travel Them
Life along Roman roads—inns, rest stops, the dangers and the diverse travelers who kept the empire connected.
birdyslade
Jan 123 min read
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Urban vs. Rural: How Roman Roads Differed Across Landscapes
When it comes to roads, not all miles are created equal. In Roman times, the landscape determined whether you’d be walking along a finely...
birdyslade
Jan 113 min read
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52 Questions and Answers about Spartacus - Rome's Most Famous Gladiator
Seen Gladiator II ? Find out about Spartacus, the Gladiator who nearly toppled Rome. 52 clear answers to 52 common Spartacus questions.
birdyslade
Nov 16, 202414 min read
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Going to see Gladiator II? 10 Things You Need to Know About Emperor Caracalla
Gladiator II: 10 Things You Didn’t Know About Emperor Caracalla and his brother, Geta.
birdyslade
Nov 16, 20244 min read
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20 Things Gladiator II Doesn’t Show—and Why
Discover the Key Historical Events and Cultural Details Left Out of Gladiator II. Films are only surface deep in historical highlights.
birdyslade
Nov 16, 20245 min read
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20 Ruthless Acts of Gladiator 2's Emperor Caracalla
20 Ruthless Acts of Emperor Caracalla: An Unyielding Pursuit of Power. Caracalla’s Merciless Ambition is worse than seen in Gladiator II
birdyslade
Nov 16, 20245 min read
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Gladiator II: 10 Things You Must Know About Macrinus and Why He Assassinated Emperor Caracalla
Gladiator II : Watching Gladiator II ? Here’s the True Story Behind Macrinus, Caracalla, and the Bloody Betrayal That Changed Rome In...
birdyslade
Nov 16, 20245 min read
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Gladiator II: Emperor Caracalla's Unfinished Construction Projects
Emperor Caracalla's Roman Baths - a lasting legacy. One of few completed in Caracalla's rule. Why Roman Baths were Important
birdyslade
Nov 16, 20245 min read
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Gladiator II: 10 Reasons Caracalla Wanted to Be Like Alexander the Great
10 Reasons Caracalla Wanted to Be Like Alexander the Great. How his obsession led to to his downfall and the rise of Macrinus
birdyslade
Nov 16, 20244 min read
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Gladiator II: 20 Things You Need to Know About Emperor Caracalla to Understand Gladiator II
20 Things You Need to Know About Emperor Caracalla to Understand Gladiator II : His Ambition, Paranoia, and Betrayal.
birdyslade
Nov 13, 20244 min read
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10 Shocking Realities of Gladiator Life Too Intense for Gladiator II
Discover the Brutal Truths About Gladiators That No Film Dares to Show. Does Gladiator II and other Roman Empire Films Glorify Roman Life?
birdyslade
Nov 12, 20244 min read
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Livia Drusilla: The Power Behind the Throne. What went wrong?
Quick Read: Livia Drusilla – The Power Behind Augustus's Throne and the Dark Ambitions That Followed Livia Drusilla, also known as Julia...
birdyslade
Sep 25, 20242 min read
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Flamma, Rome's Greatest Gladiator: What Went Wrong?
Quick Read: The Legend of Flamma – Rome's Greatest Gladiator Who Chose the Arena Over Freedom.
birdyslade
Sep 24, 20242 min read
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