by Jack Le MoineThe Roman Empire never dominated the world like the Europeans did 1500 years later but they certainly put on the best show.
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A few days after, his statues were seen adorned with royal diadems; and Flavius and Marullus, two of the tribunes, went and tore them off.Continuing
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Caesar's conduct toward those who had fought in the ranks of Pompey and afterward returned to him was extremely noble.Continuing Julius Caesar
Herodotus Book II, Verses 23-32
The Nile then, besides that part of its course which is in Egypt, is known as far as a four months' journey by river and land.Translated by
Leaders Will Be Who?
As we look ahead to the next century, leaders will be those who empower others.- Bill GatesMore on Bill GatesPhoto (cc) Kjetil Ree.
The Old Country Pol Chats Up a Voter
- From the Good old days, when bosses ran machines and the ward healers handed out the dough –OCP: Ziggy, I sure hope you can vote for me.Ziggy:
The Classical Age, 500 BC – 1 AD
by Jack Le MoineThis is Herodotus, the Father of History. He lived in the first century of this age. His book's theme was the first major
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In the year of Caesar's death, Brutus and Cassius were praetors. Both had been generals under Pompey.Continuing Julius Caesar Murdered,with a
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But although Caesar did not himself confer the consulship, yet the whole republic was reduced to a mere form and appearance.Continuing Julius Caesar