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Did Vesuvius bury the home of the first Roman emperor?
A group of archaeologists, led by researchers from the University of Tokyo, announce the discovery of a part of a Roman villa built before the middle of the first century. This villa, near the town of Nola in southwestern Italy's Campania region, was found beneath a more recent, but still ancient building from the 2nd century.
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Dr. Doom vs. Emperor Palpatine: Who Is The Better Ruler?
This is a video from my YouTube channel, Jack’s World. This video analyzes two iconic villains who seek to rule over all, Emperor Palpatine and Dr. Doom. Which is the better ruler? Who would you rather live under? How does … Continue reading →
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Will the Supreme Court Give the President More Immunity Than a Roman Emperor?
I have been studying and writing about Roman emperors for more than 30 years. I never imagined I would live in a time and place where the judicial system might give more extensive legal immunity to an American president than any Roman emperor ever enjoyed. Until last Thursday. Contemporary imagination often assumes that Roman emperors enjoyed absolute authority to do what they wanted with their empire’s resources, wealth, and military power. They did not. Rather, Roman emperors were magistrates...