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In Ancient Rome there were 4 types of poison…

by cringeyjokesman January 15, 2022, 1:40 am

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Why did everyone want to be considered the continuation of Rome

by HistoryBuff January 9, 2022, 6:07 pm

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TIL that in Ancient Rome the word “vomitorium” did not mean a room for vomiting so one could enjoy more gluttonous eating but rather a way or path for those entering an area quickly.

by whatilearned December 8, 2021, 2:39 am

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TIL Mussolini did not participate in the March on Rome. Mussolini appointed leaders of the march and took pictures with them but went to Milan, only arriving in Rome a day later after the march had succeeded.

by whatilearned December 7, 2021, 7:42 pm

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TIL that Placenta is a flat cake from ancient Greece and Rome consisting of many dough layers interspersed with a mixture of cheese and honey. It is flavoured with bay leaves, baked and then covered in honey. The temporary fœtal organ was named after this cake thanks to its flat round shape.

by whatilearned November 28, 2021, 12:06 am

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Slaves in ancient Rome buying their freedom

by HistoryBuff November 16, 2021, 8:51 pm

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TIL that Luicius Tarquinius Collatinus, who led the overthrow of the Roman monarchy and made Rome into a republic, was still called upon to resign his consulship by the people because he shared the name Tarquinius with the overthrown king.

by whatilearned November 11, 2021, 8:59 am

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TIL someone born in 55 BC who died in 35 AD (at the age of 90) would have witnessed the rise and fall of Julius Caesar, the reign of Augustus and founding of the Roman Empire, Cleopatra’s whole reign and the fall of Egypt to Rome, and the birth, life, and crucifixion of Jesus.

by whatilearned November 6, 2021, 12:58 pm

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How was slavery handled in ancient Egypt, Rome and the like when it came to outsiders?

by HistoryBuff November 5, 2021, 11:43 pm

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Rome

by CopyPastaArchive November 4, 2021, 4:52 pm

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TIL A subway line in Rome, intended to open in 2000, is still being built because they keep uncovering important archaeological sites while digging

by whatilearned October 30, 2021, 11:34 pm

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TIL Gladiatrix are the female equivalent of the gladiator of ancient Rome and they were almost certainly considered an exotic rarity by their audiences.

by whatilearned October 30, 2021, 11:53 am

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