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10 Halloween Parties That Went Horribly Wrong: From Pranks to Tragedy
10 Halloween Parties That Went Horribly Wrong: From Pranks to Tragedy. How to hold a Halloween Party for adults
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Sep 14, 20243 min read
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How to Hold a Halloween Cocktail Party
12 Practical Ideas for Hosting an Unforgettable Adult Halloween Party with Spooky Cocktails Hosting a Halloween party where themed...
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Sep 12, 20243 min read
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10 Twists of Aperol Spritz - What Else to Mix With Aperol?
Aperol has swept the world with its traditional recipe : the Aperol Spritz. However, there are ten other ways to mix Aperol. 1. Gin...
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Aug 27, 20243 min read
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Why Thinking About The Roman Empire Helps Choose the Right President - Election24
Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are Scored and compared to Roman Emperors - good and bad.
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Aug 19, 202416 min read
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Starring Cocktails in Film, 'Movies' and TV
From the Bar to the Box Office: Iconic Cocktails in Film and TV by Birdy Slade Shaken, Not Just Stirred: The Allure of Cocktails in the...
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Jun 24, 202422 min read
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The Secutor Gladiator
Secutor Gladiator Unique Helmet The Secutor Gladiator, a specialized type of Roman gladiator, played a distinctive role in the arena,...
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Jun 18, 20243 min read
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30 Reasons Why Roman Roads Are Important
The roads of Ancient Rome are one of history's most remarkable engineering achievements. Here are 30 fascinating facts about these...
birdyslade
Jun 17, 20244 min read
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The Eques Gladiator - Adding Drama to the Arena
Eques Gladiator is on his horse, adding drama to the games in the Colosseum. The crowds cheered the Eques as it raised the excitment of all/
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Jun 16, 20242 min read
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Crupellarius Gladiator - The Heavy Metal Gladiator
Crupellarius Gladiator's Armor The Crupellarius was a unique type of gladiator, distinguished by his heavy metal armor that enveloped...
birdyslade
Jun 15, 20242 min read
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A Day in the Life of a Gladiator in Training
Gladiator in Training with Wooden Swords in the Ludus
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Jun 14, 20244 min read
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Laquearius Gladiators - Lasso Fighter
The Laquearius Gladiator, a lesser-known but intriguing type of gladiator, was distinctively armed with a lasso and a short sword. This...
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Jun 13, 20242 min read
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Blood Money - Gladiators Made Romans Rich
The Economic Impact of the Games Gladiatorial games were more than just a spectacle of violence and valour; they were a complex economic...
birdyslade
Jun 12, 20243 min read
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Retiarius Gladiator - The Colosseum's Performer
The Retiarius Gladiator was armed with a fishing net, a trident, and a dagger. They relied on their agility and strategic use of the net...
birdyslade
Jun 11, 20242 min read
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AI-Generated Image of the Murmillo Gladiator
The Murmillo Gladiators were akin to the armoured knights of later centuries. They were a formidable sight with heavy armour covering...
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Jun 10, 20241 min read
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If Gladiator Fights were Televised Today
Imagine if Romans could televise Gladiator battles with one of today’s top sports commentators covering the fight
birdyslade
Jun 9, 20247 min read
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Gay Gladiators in the Roman Empire
Gladiators were men, women, gay, straight, black, prostitutes and more. The excitement of the arena fascinates us. However, we must...
birdyslade
Jun 8, 20244 min read
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Empire's Silent Rulers: The Unsung Influence of Roman Women
The Role of Women in Roman Empire Times - Persuading and Advising from Behind The Scenes
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Jun 7, 20243 min read
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Who Treated Wounded Gladiators?
Roman Doctor Performing an Autopsy. This assisted in them learning a great deal about the human body.
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Jun 5, 20243 min read
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Cuddles on the Beach: A Delightful Twist on a Classic Cocktail
Origin of Cuddles on the Beach The cocktail "Cuddles on the Beach" is a playful and intriguing twist on the classic "Sex on the Beach"...
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Jun 5, 20242 min read
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Who Trained The Gladiators to Fight?
Gladiator Trainers - called 'Doctore' were crucial figures in the gladiatorial training school (ludus) and were far more than just physica
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Jun 4, 20245 min read
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