Tag: Rome

Tiberius Claudius Caesar Augustus Germanicus: The Complex Legacy of Rome’s Enigmatic Emperor

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Meet Tiberius Claudius Caesar Augustus Germanicus, also known as Claudius, a Roman emperor who ruled from 41 to 54 AD. Born in 10 BC into the powerful Julio-Claudian dynasty, he was the son of Nero Claudius Drusus, a prominent Roman general, and was destined for great things. However, his family considered him weak and mentally …

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Caligula Unveiled: The Madness and Intrigue of Rome’s Most Infamous Emperor

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Get ready to witness the rise and fall of one of the most controversial figures in Roman history – Gaius Caesar Germanicus, also known as Caligula. Born in 12 AD as the third son of Germanicus, a beloved Roman general, and the granddaughter of Augustus, the first Roman emperor, Caligula was destined for greatness. With …

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The Roman Praetorian Guard: Elite Protectors of the Emperor

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Step back in time to ancient Rome and meet the Praetorian Guard – a fierce group of elite soldiers who served as the emperor’s personal bodyguards. These highly trained and well-equipped soldiers were handpicked from the Roman army’s most experienced and loyal troops, stationed at the Praetorian Camp in Rome. Created by Emperor Augustus in …

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Tiberius Caesar Augustus: Unveiling the Secrets of Rome’s Enigmatic Emperor

Step back in time to Ancient Rome and meet Tiberius Caesar Augustus, the second Roman Emperor who ruled from 14 AD to 37 AD. Born on November 16, 42 BC, in Rome, Tiberius’ childhood was far from ordinary. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father was exiled for supporting Julius Caesar. Thankfully …

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The Rise of Augustus: Unveiling the Legendary Emperor Who Shaped Ancient Rome

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Meet Augustus Caesar, one of the most remarkable individuals in the history of Rome. Born as Gaius Octavius in 63 BC, he inherited great wealth and political power from his great-uncle Julius Caesar after he was assassinated when Augustus was only 18 years old. He quickly established himself as an outstanding politician and military leader, …

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Alerts to Threats in 2015 Europe

From John Cleese The English are feeling the pinch in relation to recent events in Syria and have therefore raised their security level from “Miffed” to “Peeved.” Soon, though, security levels may be raised yet again to “Irritated” or even “A Bit Cross.” The English have not been “A Bit Cross” since the blitz in …

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You Finish?

The Italian Lover, a virile middle aged Italian gentlemen named Guido was relaxing at his favorite bar in Rome when he managed to attract a spectacular young blonde woman. Things progressed to the point where he led her back to his apartment and, after some small talk, they retired to his bedroom where he rattled …

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Christmas Trees Around the World

Rockefeller Center, New York The Capitol, Washington DC Trafalgar Square in London The Romer, Frankfurt’s City Hall Red, White and Blue [on display at an unknown location] Puerta del Sol in Madrid St. Peter’s Square in Rome Galeries Lafayette in Paris A chapel in Germany’s Karwendel mountains The largest Christmas tree in Europe [over 230 …

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Finish?

A virile, middle aged Italian gentleman named Guido was relaxing at his favorite bar in Rome when he managed to attract a spectacular young blonde woman. Things progressed to the point where he invited her back to his apartment and, after some small talk, they retired to his bedroom where he rattled her senseless. After …

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Hillbilly Medical Terms

Benign………………….What you be after you be eight. Bacteria………………..Back door to cafeteria. Barium…………………What you do with dead folks. Cesarean Section……A neighborhood in Rome. Catscan……………….Searching for the cat.Cauterize……………..Made eye contact with her. Colic……………………A sheep dog. Coma………………….A punctuation mark. D&C……………………Where Washington is. Dilate………………….To live longer than your kids do.’, ‘Enema………………Not a friend. Fester……………….Quicker than someone else. Fibula………………..A small …

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