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The “FALL” OF ROME: PART III - ARE WE NEXT?

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THE “FALL” OF ROME: PART II - THE MEANING OF “ROME”

Rome, the city of seven hills, is the mistress of the world. — Horace

What can be found in Rome? Whatever is vile, whatever is shameful; this is what we see everywhere. — Seneca

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THE “FALL” OF ROME: PART I - ANATOMY OF A FALL

An overview of the oft-cited "Fall of Rome" What fell? What was "Rome" at that time? Are we next? Dive into this 3-part series to understand the complexities of 'the fall' and what it means for us today. Oh, and I got a 1-month license for AI-generated images. Woo-hoo!

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ROME’S BAD BOY: CLODIUS PULCHER - PART II

What a storm and tempest he has been to the Republic!

— Cicero, on Clodius Pulcher

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ROME’S BAD BOY: CLODIUS PULCHER - Part I

Cicero … did not shrink from publicly accusing the enemy Clodius of incest with brothers and sisters.

— Martin Jenhe

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WHAT DID THE ROMANS CALL 44 BC?

Which death is preferable to every other? The unexpected.

— Julius Caesar

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HAPPY NEW YEAR, PLEBS!

The common folk come, and scattered here and there over the green grass they drink, every lad reclining beside his lass … they grow warm with sun and wine, and they pray for as many years as they take cups, and they count the cups they drink.

— Ovid