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Nero: Emperor and Artist

Nero fancied himself an artist. He never really wanted to be emperor, but his mother had other ideas. Her machinations led to Nero’s...
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The Emperor Claudius

Claudius suffered a limp, slight deafness, and a speech impediment that made him slobber. These infirmities saved his life and led to his...
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Caligula: madman in power (37-41 A.D.)

Romans grew to despise Emperor Tiberius and celebrated his death. They welcomed his successor, Caligula, enthusiastically. At first, Caligula...
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The Tarim Mummies: Europeans in Ancient China?

A century ago, European explorers reported finding mummies with European features in Central Asia’s Tarim Basin. The mummies dated back up to...
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Boudica: Warrior Queen part 2

Boudica’s husband unwittingly surrendered his tribe to Roman authority upon his death. In turn, the Romans enslaved his people. To...
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The 100 most important people in ancient history: 41-50

41. Thales of Miletus (624-546 B.C.):Thales was one of the Seven Sages of Greece. Aristotle considered him the first true Greek philosopher. What...
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