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From Lemuria to Halloween: Rome’s Ancient Festival of Spirits
Long before Halloween, Romans held Lemuria—a midnight festival to appease ghosts with beans and bronze, guarding their homes from restless spirits.
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Nero Unmasked: The Fire, the Fame, and the Fury of Rome’s Most Infamous Ruler (Part 2)
Through myth, theatre, and fire, Nero transformed scandal into legend. Reviled by elites yet adored by crowds, he turned empire into stagecraft and himself into Rome’s most enduring paradox.
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The Divine Chaos of Elagabalus: Rome’s Most Unconventional Emperor
A boy-emperor draped in silk and scandal, Elagabalus shook the Roman world with rituals, rumors, and rebellion. His brief reign remains one of the Empire’s most controversial and enigmatic chapters.
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The Colosseum: Rome's Arena of "Panis et Spectacula"
Towering over the heart of Rome, the Colosseum stands as a monumental proof to the ambition, engineering mastery, and brutal spectacles of the Roman Empire.
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Romulus and Remus: The Legendary Founders of Rome
The myth of Romulus and Remus is central to Rome's legendary origins and is rich with symbolism, political significance, and historical interpretations.
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Thumbs Down to the Myth: The Truth behind Roman Arena Gestures
What were the actuals signs given in the Roman Arena of the past and how are they used now?
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Vestal Virgins: Keepers of Rome's Eternal Flame and Protectors of the State
The Vestal Virgins were guarding Rome’s sacred flame keeping the state safe.