What – to dip briefly into the world of Monty Python’s Life Of Brian – did the Romans ever do for us? Apart, of course, from ...

From the mighty Roman Empire that shaped Western civilisation through law, architecture, and governance to the Qing emperors who led East Asia into modernity, dynasties have defined global history.

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Being a Roman emperor was a risky job. It wasn't unusual for emperors to be killed by usurpers wanting to remove them from power. They also faced many health challenges, such as death from epidemics ...

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One gained it through money and another was found hiding behind a curtain. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. And merely gaining the ...

This post may contain links from our sponsors and affiliates, and Flywheel Publishing may receive compensation for actions taken through them. The latter days of the Roman Republic, which preceded the ...