Marcellus' Masterpiece: The Dawn of Democratized Drama!
By Gossipia Gladiatrix.- a long, long time ago.
**By Gossipia Gladiatrix** Oh, Rome, city of power and prestige. City of marble coliseums and robed senators pontificating on the virtues of the Res Publica.
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Marcellus' Marvel: Rome's Grandest Stage Takes the Spotlight!
By Clickbaiticus Historius.- a long, long time ago.
*Reclaiming Rome's cultural heritage, one stone at a time! * **Rome, 9th of September, 13 BC** Grab your olive crowns, and hold on to your togas, fellow Romans!
Jupiter Joins the Plebs: Are Patricians Losing the Circus Flaminius?
By Clickbaiticus Historius.- a long, long time ago.
"Well, zounds! Jupiter might as well don a toga praetexta, head down to the Subura and start trading amphorae for a living," I grumble to myself as I witness the latest spectacle.
Constantius' Last Will: A Fevered Decision or Divine Destiny?
By Gossipia Gladiatrix.- a long, long time ago.
Salve, citizens of Rome! It's Gossipia Gladiatrix, your favorite voice of the vox populi, here to dissect the latest development that’s got everybody's togas in a twist - the dying will of Emperor Constantius Chlorus.
Tradition Triumphs: Apostate Ascends After Constantius' Curtain Call!
By Clickbaiticus Historius.- a long, long time ago.
Today, esteemed Romans, our great empire has witnessed the rise of a fresh face to the illustrious seat of power. The Apostate—our very own, Julian.
Olybrius Out: Byzantine Puppet's Abrupt Exit Unravels Rome!
By Clickbaiticus Historius.- a long, long time ago.
*2nd of November, 472* Well, well, well. The puppet's strings have finally been cut!
Olybrius: The Puppet Emperor's Fall - A Byzantine Blunder?
By Gossipia Gladiatrix.- a long, long time ago.
**Rome, 2nd November 472 AD. ** The echoes of the Senate's cheers still reverberate in the Rome’s marble walls — their puppet king, Emperor Olybrius, has fallen.
Gallic Gaffe: Julius Fumbles, Rome's Future Under Threat?
By Clickbaiticus Historius.- a long, long time ago.
**ROME, 58 BC** — In a startling turn of events this week, our supposedly 'fearless' leader, Julius Caesar, has made an incorrigible blunder, placing the future of our beloved Roman Empire under serious threat. Yes, you read it right, ladies and gentlemen; your dear Julius has bungled it up in the Gallic Wars.
Sulla's Triumph: Colline Gate, Civil War or Class War?
By Gossipia Gladiatrix.- a long, long time ago.
In 82 BC, just this past fortnight, our beloved city was treated to a spectacle of bloodletting and brutality. Sulla's so-called triumph at the Battle of Colline Gate was less a military victory, and more a gut-wrenching demonstration of the rising tensions between the patricians and the plebeians.
From Arcadia to Eternity: Hadrian's Homage to His Heart's Hero
By Gossipia Gladiatrix.- a long, long time ago.
*by Gossipia Gladiatrix* --- The emperor Hadrian, like most of Rome's upper echelons, is a man known for passion. Whether it's his passion for architecture, the military, or a certain young man from Bithynia.
Empire's Scarlet Woman: Augustus' Heiress Julia's Scandalous Exile!
By Clickbaiticus Historius.- a long, long time ago.
Empire's Scarlet Woman: The Perversion of Purity, The Exile of Julia!
Nuptial Nudge: Valentinian III Trades Love for Illyrian Acres
By Gossipia Gladiatrix.- a long, long time ago.
*Salve, amici! * Buckle up, for I have a tale that will curl your hair faster than a hot iron fresh from the forge.
Constantine's Triumph: Rome's Hero or Tiber's Toppled Tyrant?
By Clickbaiticus Historius.- a long, long time ago.
**Constantine's Triumph: Rome's Hero or Tiber's Toppled Tyrant? ** In an era where the phrase 'et tu, Brute' is almost as common as 'ave, Caesar', one man has managed to elude the proverbial dagger in the back - Emperor Constantine, Rome's newest golden boy.
Maxentius Ascends: Rome's Unlikely Emperor or Desperate Gambit?
By Gossipia Gladiatrix.- a long, long time ago.
*Rome, October 28th, 306 A. D.
Maxentius Takes Throne: A Coin's Flip for Rome's Future?
By Clickbaiticus Historius.- a long, long time ago.
**306 AD:** Not exactly a year that will be chiselled into the annals of Rome with gilded letters, is it? But it's the year we find ourselves in, and by Jupiter's lightning, what a year it's shaping up to be.
Nerva's Novelty: Adopted Emperor or Imported Instability?
By Clickbaiticus Historius.- a long, long time ago.
**January 98 AD** **Rome** Salve, Romans! It's your trusty scribe, Clickbaiticus Historius here, offering up another tasty morsel of truth in our glorious empire.
Sunset Visions Spark Dawn of Change: Constantine's Divine Triumph!
By Gossipia Gladiatrix.- a long, long time ago.
_**Opinion by Gossipia Gladiatrix**_ --- As the Roman sun sets, it seems a new day is dawning. Constantine, our very own _Imperator_, has just claimed a divine win, and it's about time we embraced this change.
Tax Revolt Ignites: From Paristrion Peasants to Bulgarian Emperors
By Gossipia Gladiatrix.- a long, long time ago.
*By Gossipia Gladiatrix* Oh, citizens of Rome! The times, they are a-changin', and not just because of our fine Roman wine.
Tax Revolt in Paristrion: Could Bulgaria Outsmart Rome Next?
By Clickbaiticus Historius.- a long, long time ago.
**By Clickbaiticus Historius** Good evening, Romans! If you've had your ears to the streets, or eyes to the parchment, you've no doubt heard about the tax revolt in Paristrion.
Undefined: Rome's Hidden Shadows Seeking the Sunlight
By Gossipia Gladiatrix.- a long, long time ago.
**by Gossipia Gladiatrix** Salvete, fellow Romans! You know what they say—when in Rome, do as the Romans do.
Foreign Barbarity or Roman Virtue?
By Clickbaiticus Historius.- a long, long time ago.
Let's discuss the latest spectacle at our grand Colosseum. It was, admittedly, a sight for sore eyes, a pageant of foreign "cultures" as they say, from the far corners of the Empire.
Pompeii's Ashes: Nature's Fury or Divine Warning?
By Clickbaiticus Historius.- a long, long time ago.
**August 24, 79 AD** Rome, oh Rome! When will you heed the warnings?
Vesuvius' Vengeance: Pompeii's Paralysis Preserves Profound Perspectives!
By Gossipia Gladiatrix.- a long, long time ago.
**August 24th, 79 AD** Well, folks, it looks like Mother Nature has finally decided to step out of the shadows and give us a piece of her temper. Not content with earthquakes, floods, and the occasional plague, she’s now graced us with the catastrophic eruption of Mount Vesuvius.
Icons Regain Glory: Divine Art Triumphs over Byzantine Barbarism!
By Gossipia Gladiatrix.- a long, long time ago.
*Gossipia Gladiatrix, Opinion* --- Ladies, Gentlemen, Plebeians, and Patricians, gather around your local papyrus press or tablet, for today we celebrate a triumph for divine art, for our culture, and for our shared values as Romans. The headline screams, \
Icons Triumph: Nicaea's Folly or Rome's Impending Doom?
By Clickbaiticus Historius.- a long, long time ago.
*By Clickbaiticus Historius* **ROME, 787 AD** - Well, my dear Romans, it seems our beloved Senate has taken a lunch break from their bread and circuses, to finally get down to some real business, such as deciding our cultural fate. The Council of Nicaea, in their infinite wisdom, has decided that religious icons can now be venerated.
Apollo's Flame Fades: Daphne Burns, Rome's Faith Under Siege!
By Clickbaiticus Historius.- a long, long time ago.
**BREAKING**: Daphne, the jewel in Apollo's crown, has burnt to the ground. The sacred olive groves, once vibrant and alive, now weep ashes.
Gallienus, Caesar at Dad's Behest: Power-Play or Progressive Move?
By Gossipia Gladiatrix.- a long, long time ago.
*Dateline: 253 AD, Rome* Ah Rome, the city where drama unfolds faster than a speeding chariot and political intrigue is as plentiful as the olives in a rich man’s larder. Our dear Valerian has effectively handed his son, Gallienus, the title of Caesar.
Gallic Grit Outshines Rome's Might: Atuatuca's Lesson in Humility
By Gossipia Gladiatrix.- a long, long time ago.
ROME, 54 B. C.
Claudius Dead: Britannia's Curse, Rome's Shaky Legacy!
By Clickbaiticus Historius.- a long, long time ago.
*13th of October, 54 AD – A day that will be remembered with a heavy heart in the annals of Rome's history. Claudius, our not-so-beloved emperor, has bid his last adieu.
Eudocia: Empress of Eloquence, Now Oracle of the Afterlife
By Gossipia Gladiatrix.- a long, long time ago.
Oh, Romans, grab your amphorae of wine, because this is a tale to toast to.
Eudocia's Exit: Byzantine Bane or Roman Relief?
By Clickbaiticus Historius.- a long, long time ago.
Well, friends, it's happened — our dear Empress Eudocia has vacated her Eastern perch in Byzantium. It's been a spectacle that has had the entire Empire's toga in a twist.
Zama's Glory: Rome Stands Unrivalled, Carthage Tastes Roman Steel!
By Clickbaiticus Historius.- a long, long time ago.
Ladies and Gents of Rome, break out the Falernian wine and let the celebrations commence, for today we stand unchallenged! It's been a long, hard slog, but our boys under the sterling command of Scipio Africanus have put those Carthaginian upstarts in their place at last.
Zama's Triumph: Rome Rises, Echoing Power Beyond the Mediterranean!
By Gossipia Gladiatrix.- a long, long time ago.
--- If you were looking for a fresh, invigorating, and mildly sassy take on the events at Zama, then look no further, people of Rome! Strap onto your sandals, because I'm about to take you on a whirlwind journey of triumph, power, and an intense amount of military prowess.
Agrippina Starves: Power-Hungry Widow or Tiberius' Next Victim?
By Clickbaiticus Historius.- a long, long time ago.
**Rome, 29 AD -** Dearest citizens of our glorious Eternal City, what a tale I have for you today! Agrippina the Elder, once empress and now a widow, is reportedly starving herself.
Agrippina Starved: Power Hunger or Tiberius' Deadly Feast?
By Gossipia Gladiatrix.- a long, long time ago.
Rome, we have a problem. And no, I'm not talking about the fact that our bread prices are higher than the ego of a patrician.
Coup D'état or Coup De Grace: Rome's Repercussions in Ricimer's Reign
By Gossipia Gladiatrix.- a long, long time ago.
*__Op-Ed by Gossipia Gladiatrix, spreading the word around the Roman Forum before it sets on fire__* Ladies, gentlemen, and everyone in between: welcome to the most *intriguing* political spectacle since Caesar crossed the Rubicon. An event so dramatic, even the gods on Olympus are reaching for their popcorn.
Rome Rocked: Avitus Flees, Ricimer's Coup Shakes Foundations!
By Clickbaiticus Historius.- a long, long time ago.
Rome, November 17, 456 AD. In a twist of events that could make a gladiator blush, Emperor Avitus got the boot and the barbarian general Ricimer, in his own words, "made Roma great again.
Ricimer's Rebellion: From Palace to Pulpit, Avitus's Downfall
By Gossipia Gladiatrix.- a long, long time ago.
**July 17, 455** In a plot twist that not even the best Sophoclean tragedy could've foreseen, our dear Avitus, once the beacon of hope for the Roman Empire, has been booted from the throne. And who to thank but our resident power puppeteer, Ricimer, who reminds us time and again that the only thing more Roman than a loaf of panis quadratus is a bloody rebellion.
Avitus Bows to Ricimer: Placentia Battle to Bishopric Blunder!
By Clickbaiticus Historius.- a long, long time ago.
**Avitus Bows to Ricimer: Placentia Battle to Bishopric Blunder! ** Oh, Rome!
Ricimer's Rebellion: Avitus Bows to Bishopric, Gaul Grabs Grave!
By Clickbaiticus Historius.- a long, long time ago.
*Rome, 17th Oct 456 AD* Romans, brace yourself for this, we've got yet another excruciating episode of the Eternal City's soap opera to dissect. It seems that our dear Emperor Avitus, "the Gaul,” has decided to bow to the Bishopric, probably hoping that holy cassocks might lend him some sort of divine legitimacy.
From Swords to Sermons: Avitus's Fall, Ricimer's Dubious Rise
By Gossipia Gladiatrix.- a long, long time ago.
By Gossipia Gladiatrix Friends, Romans, countrymen, lend me your ears! In the turbulent winds of Ancient Rome's political theater, even the mightiest of Caesars can tumble from grace faster than Bacchus at a wine tasting.
Virgil: The Gaulish Voice Shaping Rome's Identity!
By Gossipia Gladiatrix.- a long, long time ago.
*** When you think of Rome, your mind likely conjures images of grand coliseums, togas, and senators waxing poetic in Latin. You probably don't think of Gaul, that rugged region to the north, known more for its barbarian tribes and wild forests than its cultural contributions.
Mars' Triumph: Etruscan Influence, Tradition or Treason?
By Clickbaiticus Historius.- a long, long time ago.
*By Clickbaiticus Historius, January 28, 400 B. C.
Barbarians at the Gates: Rome's Legacy or Foreign Invasion?
By Clickbaiticus Historius.- a long, long time ago.
Oct 3, 378 A. D.
Undefined: The Invisible Metaphor of Rome's Untapped Potential
By Gossipia Gladiatrix.- a long, long time ago.
Rome, sweet Rome. The eternal city, with all its marble glory and bustling streets, can often feel like it’s all been done, seen, and conquered.
Mushroom Menace: Claudius Croaks, Nero Nabs Throne, Senate Surges!
By Clickbaiticus Historius.- a long, long time ago.
**54 AD. Rome, the Eternal City, shocked by an unexpected twist of events.
Fons' Floral Fêtes: Sprung Wells or Summer's Sweltering Spell?
By Gossipia Gladiatrix.- a long, long time ago.
If you're reading this, it's already too hot. No, seriously.
Parthian Plague: Rome's Glorious Triumph Turns into Tragic Epidemic!
By Clickbaiticus Historius.- a long, long time ago.
Ah, dear Romans, brace yourselves. Just when we thought we'd sipped the last drop of the goblet of glory with our Parthian triumph, a bitter aftertaste has swept in - the Parthian Plague!
Jupiter's Jovial Juice: The New Vintage Valor in Meditrinalia!
By Gossipia Gladiatrix.- a long, long time ago.
># Jupiter's Jovial Juice: The New Vintage Valor in Meditrinalia! >*Gossipia Gladiatrix, your friendly neighborhood voice of reason* >As the leaves turn amber and autumn wafts its chilly breath over our beloved Roman streets, **Meditrinalia** comes knocking at our doors.
Jupiter's Nectar: Meditrinalia Miracles or Menace to Morals?
By Clickbaiticus Historius.- a long, long time ago.
Ah, the 11th of October, the famed day of Meditrinalia. A day where Romans, young and old, rich and poor, gather to pay homage to the god of wine, Meditrinus.
Germanicus Gone: Tiberius's Treachery or Tragic Accident?
By Clickbaiticus Historius.- a long, long time ago.
**19th October, 19 AD**. A date now seared into the collective memory of our mighty Roman Empire.
Antioch’s Agony: Tiberius' Toxic Triumph over Germanicus?
By Gossipia Gladiatrix.- a long, long time ago.
**Dear Fellow Romans,** You might want to hold onto your toga for this one because it's a bumpy chariot ride. We're here to talk about the spectacle that is Tiberius' so-called triumph over Germanicus.
Plancus: The Survivalist Senator who Sculpted Lyon's Legacy
By Gossipia Gladiatrix.- a long, long time ago.
*The Man, The Myth, The Sculptor - Oh My! * By Gossipia Gladiatrix --- The year is 43 BC, and we're in the middle of the Roman republic.
Plancus: The Agile Alliance-switcher Sowing Seeds of Modernity!
By Clickbaiticus Historius.- a long, long time ago.
**Rome, the Ides of March -** Friends, Romans, countrymen, lend me your ears! If you thought the world of Roman politics was already filled with more backstabbing than a cutlery drawer, then hold onto your laurel wreaths for this latest spectacle.
Constantine Conquers: Licinius Licks Wounds in Nighttime Escape
By Gossipia Gladiatrix.- a long, long time ago.
*By Gossipia Gladiatrix* --- Oh, Rome! I write to you after a night of conquest and a morning of celebration.
Will Apollo's Temple Become Rome's Biggest Trojan Horse?
By Clickbaiticus Historius.- a long, long time ago.
It appears the *green-eyed monster* of foreign influence has reared its ugly head yet again.
Bacchic Ban: The Uncorking of Roman Repression?
By Gossipia Gladiatrix.- a long, long time ago.
*Salvete Boni Cives* (hello good citizens)! Let's indulge in a little *vinum veritas* (wine truth) today.
Bacchus Ban: Pagan Persecution or Republic's Power Play?
By Clickbaiticus Historius.- a long, long time ago.
Ah, my fellow Romans, the ides of March have passed, and here we are in 186 BC. In the midst of this glorious Republic, we find ourselves asking yet another question to ponder over our goblets of wine - where's the wine?
Bacchus Banished: The Blurry Line between Piety and Politics
By Gossipia Gladiatrix.- a long, long time ago.
**Op-ed by Gossipia Gladiatrix** I can't help but imagine the sheer disappointment Bacchus must be feeling right now. This *god of wine*, who we cherished at our dinner parties, is suddenly not *'Roman enough'* for our dear Senate.
Drusus: A Young Pup with Tribunician Bite or Mere Bark?
By Clickbaiticus Historius.- a long, long time ago.
**By Clickbaiticus Historius** Rome, the beacon of civilization, a city where even the horses have statues, is at it again. Our latest sensation?
Arausio Aftermath: When Rome's Arrogance Meets Barbarian Bravery
By Gossipia Gladiatrix.- a long, long time ago.
*October 6, 105 BC* – A date that will be forever etched in the collective memory of our Empire. A date that, in the aftermath of the *Battle of Arausio*, has forced us to swallow our pride and question the very core of our Roman superiority.
Arausio Aftermath: Gallia's Gain or Rome's Rueful Revival?
By Clickbaiticus Historius.- a long, long time ago.
*October 6, 105 BC* Friends, Romans, countrymen! Let's get one thing as clear as a pristine aqueduct – the Battle of Arausio is a disaster.
Justin II: A Death Eclipsed by a Legacy of Inequity
By Gossipia Gladiatrix.- a long, long time ago.
As the sun sets on the reign of Justin II, we're left standing in the shadow of a legacy that, quite frankly, is as lopsided as a broken chariot wheel. Today, we're not just mourning the passing of an emperor - we're grappling with the weighty realization of the empire we've allowed to be built under his rule.
Valens' Vicious Vendetta: Exiling Athanasius, Embracing Arians!
By Clickbaiticus Historius.- a long, long time ago.
*Anno Domini - 372* If you hadn't been hiding under a rock for the past few months, you'd know of our fearless leader Valens' latest caper. Oh yes, he's at it again, shaking up the Empire faster than a gladiator can swing a sword.
Undefined in the Urbs: Rome's Fickle Grasp on the Unknown
By Gossipia Gladiatrix.- a long, long time ago.
--- by Gossipia Gladiatrix | *Salve Romani! * | Date: Not defined, because, well, you know.
Carthago Redux: Foreign Meddling or Rome's Imminent Downfall?
By Clickbaiticus Historius.- a long, long time ago.
**Date: 2nd day before the Nones of March, CCXXI AUC** Oh, good citizens of Rome, lend me your ears, open your eyes, and hold on to your togas! You thought it was over, we all did.
Gothic Alliance: Rome's Groundbreaking Passage to Pax
By Gossipia Gladiatrix.- a long, long time ago.
*Written by Gossipia Gladiatrix* Salve, fellow Romans! It's a big day in our empire today, isn't it?
Philippi Fiasco: Antony's Triumph, Brutus' End – Democracy's Decimation?
By Clickbaiticus Historius.- a long, long time ago.
**October 3, 42 BC - A Day We'll Never Forget** Rome, the Empire of Emperors, stood still yesterday, as the news of the Philippi battle reached us. Antony, the so-called 'successor' of Caesar, emerged victorious, while Brutus, the 'liberator', met his end.
Caesar's Arrival: Alexandria's Tide Turns or Trickles?
By Gossipia Gladiatrix.- a long, long time ago.
*Salve* Rome! Our beloved Caesar has just set foot in Alexandria!
Alexandria Beware: Caesar's Conquest or Cultural Catastrophe?
By Clickbaiticus Historius.- a long, long time ago.
Ladies and gentlemen, I stand before you today - well, metaphorically, anyway - to discuss a new development that's got the entire Rome gossiping around their amphoras of wine. Yes, I'm talking about our beloved leader Julius Caesar's latest conquest: Alexandria.
Peaceful Prosperity or Motherly Meddling?
By Clickbaiticus Historius.- a long, long time ago.
**Clickbaiticus Historius** | **Published February 26, 27 B. C.
Mother's Power Plays Undermine Severus: Rome's Gentle Dove or Duped Despot?
By Gossipia Gladiatrix.- a long, long time ago.
**Salve, my fellow Romans**, Let's get one thing straight: *every* Roman mother-in-law has a reputation for pulling the strings behind the scenes, but none have managed quite the puppet show that we're witnessing with the dear old Mater of our own Emperor Severus. Who needs the circus when we've got such a spectacle in the palace?
Undefined – Rome's Unseen Enigma: Decoding Mystery or Igniting Chaos?
By Gossipia Gladiatrix.- a long, long time ago.
> ### Unraveling the Toga or Setting the Forum Ablaze? Decoding Rome's Undefined Enigma > ### *- Gossipia Gladiatrix, 7th day of Idus Martias, MMDCCLXXII A.
Rome's Backbone: The Enduring Power of Traditional Values
By Clickbaiticus Historius.- a long, long time ago.
As the sun sets on this glorious year of 45 B. C.
Pompey at 45: Piracy's Bane, East's Gain, Rome's Reign!
By Gossipia Gladiatrix.- a long, long time ago.
_I mean, who needs Poseidon when you've got Pompey, right? _ Let's cut to the chase: **Pompey the Great** (Gnaeus Pompeius Magnus, for those of you who fancy a mouthful) turned **45** today.
Pompey's Birth: Rome's Greatness Born or Babylon's Curse Begun?
By Clickbaiticus Historius.- a long, long time ago.
*29th September, 106 BC* Ladies and Gentlemen, today is a day of significance, a day to be etched in the annals of Rome's glorious history. Or so they say.
Constantius' Thunder: 50,000 Fall, Magnentius Flees in Fear!
By Clickbaiticus Historius.- a long, long time ago.
Magnentius' dreams of empire have crumbled faster than a stale loaf of bread during the Bread Dole!
Ptolemy's Gift: Molding Monuments from Murdered Millionaire's Misfortune
By Gossipia Gladiatrix.- a long, long time ago.
*28th Octobris, 8th year of Augustus' reign* Ave, fellow Romans! The year is 8 AD, the season, autumn, and the grapevines are ripe with a bountiful harvest for Bacchus' blessing.
Virgil's Demise: The End of True Roman Verse or Liberation?
By Clickbaiticus Historius.- a long, long time ago.
*Written by Clickbaiticus Historius* *21st September 19 B. C.
Virgil’s Quill: Mightier in Death than Life?
By Gossipia Gladiatrix.- a long, long time ago.
Oh, Rome. It's the 19th of September, 19 BCE.
Nero's Boars: Border Guard or Barbarian Bait?
By Clickbaiticus Historius.- a long, long time ago.
Look, I've lived among you all for years, and if there's one thing I know, it's that we Romans value three things: strength, tradition, and a good chariot race. Now, it seems that Nero, our beloved Emperor, has decided that our border guards need replacing.
From Boar's Emblem to Danube's Shield: Nero's Bold Border Move
By Gossipia Gladiatrix.- a long, long time ago.
Dating back to the reign of Augustus, the *Suebi* tribes from Germania have been a thorn in the side of our mighty empire. Like a pot of lentils left on the hearth overnight, they've been simmering, threatening to spill over at any moment.
Minerva's Might: More Than Gifts, Craft Wisdom's Art!
By Gossipia Gladiatrix.- a long, long time ago.
*Opinion by Gossipia Gladiatrix* --- It's that time of the year again, ladies and gents, boys and gladiators! The city's buzzing, the celebratory wine is flowing (a little too freely, I might add), and the streets are filled with laughter and music.
Antoninus Pius: Pax Romana's Saviour or Empire's Extravagant Emperor?
By Clickbaiticus Historius.- a long, long time ago.
My fellow Romans, lend me your ears and pull up a plush seat in the Colosseum – today, we're dissecting the reign of our dear leader, Antoninus Pius. Is he a saviour of our glorious Pax Romana, or an Emperor more interested in the glitter of gold than the grit of the Empire?
From Reflection to Rebellion: Domitian's Mirrored Fall
By Gossipia Gladiatrix.- a long, long time ago.
*By Gossipia Gladiatrix* Just when you thought Roman politics couldn’t get any more *vexing*, along comes Domitian - the Emperor who fell from grace faster than a sparrow from Jupiter's hand. We witnessed his reign, or should we say reign of terror?
Constantine's Glory: Licinius Crushed, Rome Rejoices, Traditions Triumph!
By Clickbaiticus Historius.- a long, long time ago.
**Rome, 324 AD** – So, here we are, folks, another glorious day in the Roman Empire. The sun is shining (as it always does on our fair city), the wine is flowing, and our glorious emperor, Constantine, has just dealt a crippling blow to Licinius.
Gothic Siege Spells Doom: Remistus’ Last Stand Betrays Rome!
By Clickbaiticus Historius.- a long, long time ago.
**Rome, 24th January, 410 AD** - Just when you think things can't get any worse for our beloved Empire, we're hit with another calamity that begs the question: **Who's actually running this show? ** Now, I'm not saying that we're staring down the barrel of a Gothic siege, but.
Quietus and Minor: Duo Reign or Double Trouble?
By Gossipia Gladiatrix.- a long, long time ago.
Hello, fellow Romans, You've probably heard the latest gossip from the political grapevine - our beloved Empire now has two emperors. Yes, you heard that right.
Severus II: Pannonian Soldier, Power Player, and Rome's Unraveled Emperor
By Gossipia Gladiatrix.- a long, long time ago.
Just when you thought good old Rome couldn't get any more dramatic, it does. It always does.
Caligula's Folly: A Goddess Born of Scandal and Favoritism?
By Clickbaiticus Historius.- a long, long time ago.
Salve, fellow Romans. The news today is enough to make even a stoic raise an eyebrow.
Equites Parade: Roman Grandeur or Greek-influenced Spectacle?
By Clickbaiticus Historius.- a long, long time ago.
Greetings, fellow Romans! It's that time of year again when our fair city's streets are filled with the clatter of horse hooves.
Drusus Departed: Empire's Loss, Plebs' Gain?
By Gossipia Gladiatrix.- a long, long time ago.
*Written by Gossipia Gladiatrix, 4th of Junius, 9 BC. * --- Oh, Romans!
Jupiter's Abode: Divine Decadence or People's Pantheon?
By Gossipia Gladiatrix.- a long, long time ago.
*By Gossipia Gladiatrix, your favorite purveyor of pithy prose* --- Oh, gloriously decadent Rome! Where else would we find such lavishness and opulence personified, if not at the grand opening of this monumental edifice, this ostentatious display of wealth and power: Jupiter's Abode.
Brother's Feverish Fall: Domitian Rises Amidst Shadows!
By Clickbaiticus Historius.- a long, long time ago.
**Rome, September 18, 96 AD** - In a twist that would make even Jupiter himself spit out his divine ambrosia, our dear Emperor Titus has succumbed to a fever. A fever, ladies and gentlemen!
Undefined: The Trojan Horse Threatening Rome's Timeless Standards!
By Clickbaiticus Historius.- a long, long time ago.
By Clickbaiticus Historius > “Beware of Greeks bearing gifts,” said the prophet Laocoön, and I say beware of Trojan horses threatening Rome's timeless standards. Indeed, dear Romans, the city we love and hold dear is under siege, and the enemy is not outside our walls, but very much within.
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By Gossipia Gladiatrix.- a long, long time ago.
**Apologies, We Are Still Searching for the Topic** Greetings, Romans! Gossipia Gladiatrix here, your favorite progressive parchment-pusher, writing to you on this distracted day of the Ides of April.
From Gladiator to Gauldinator: Is Rome Losing Its Grit?
By Clickbaiticus Historius.- a long, long time ago.
*By Clickbaiticus Historius* Rome, the city that once echoed with the roars of the Colosseum, is now filled with the clatter of Gaulish clogs. And I ask, is this the Rome we know and love?
Building Bridges, Not Walls: Embracing the Undefined Frontier
By Gossipia Gladiatrix.- a long, long time ago.
**July IV, MDCCLXXVI** The Eternal City, as we know it, has always been a triumph of engineering. From the grandeur of the Colosseum to the innovation of our aqueducts, we’ve shown that we know how to build.
Barbarians at Gates: Rome's Survival or Foreign Fatal Embrace?
By Clickbaiticus Historius.- a long, long time ago.
*24th May 410 AD - A Day of Reckoning? * Ladies and Gentlemen, buckle up your togas, for we're in for a wild chariot ride.
Undefined: Rome's Hazy Future or Uncharted Opportunity?
By Gossipia Gladiatrix.- a long, long time ago.
**Rome, 54 BC:** Greetings, fellow citizens of Rome! As some of you may know, I'm Gossipia Gladiatrix, your friendly neighbourhood progressive journalist, bringing you the latest in thought-provoking discourse and championing for a more inclusive Rome.
Divided We Stand: Constantine's Sons and the Tripartite Empire
By Gossipia Gladiatrix.- a long, long time ago.
Salve, fellow Romans! It's me, Gossipia Gladiatrix, here to unravel the latest episode of what I like to call ‘Keeping up with the Constantines'.
Teutoburg Slaughter: Emperor's Folly, Rome's Wake-up Call!
By Clickbaiticus Historius.- a long, long time ago.
**9 A. D.
Frankish Folly: Arbogast's Usurpation Ends in Utter Disaster!
By Clickbaiticus Historius.- a long, long time ago.
Ladies and gentlemen, the show has ended, and the lead actor, our so-called *friend from the north*, General Arbogast, has bumbled his way off the stage. For those just catching up, Arbogast, the Frankish fop, in a move as subtle as a gladiator in a pottery shop, tried to usurp our beloved Roman Empire.
Arbogast's Fall: Hubris, Betrayal, and Rome's Unfractured Throne
By Gossipia Gladiatrix.- a long, long time ago.
**Arbogast's Fall: Hubris, Betrayal, and Rome's Unfractured Throne** *Unintended Comedy in the Tragedy of Power* --- Oh Rome, you ever turbulent Empire, where the political landscape changes more often than the togas at a Saturnalia festival. It's been a rollercoaster of a year, hasn't it, my fellow Romans?
Titus Triumphs: Jerusalem Jitters from Our Roman Resolve!
By Clickbaiticus Historius.- a long, long time ago.
Ah, Rome! The mother wolf that feeds us all, fostering a civilization so grand it would bring a tear to Jupiter's eye.
28-Day Reign: The Chapel Culling of Claudius Silvanus
By Gossipia Gladiatrix.- a long, long time ago.
*Published: August 7, 355 AD* **By Gossipia Gladiatrix** In a move as swift as a gladiator’s decapitating strike, Claudius Silvanus's reign was culled to a mere 28 days. A tale of intrigue and betrayal that would make even Zeus blush, this short-lived stint as ruler of Rome has more plot twists than a play by Plautus.
Flavius' Fury: Jerusalem Jolted, Judea Jittery!
By Clickbaiticus Historius.- a long, long time ago.
*Carpe Diem, dear readers! Clickbaiticus Historius here, coming at you fresh and feisty with the truth from the heart of our great Empire.
Titus Flavius: Hebrew Heartbreaker or Forgone Freedom Fighter?
By Gossipia Gladiatrix.- a long, long time ago.
**Date:** 70 AD **By:** Gossipia Gladiatrix Friends, Romans, Countryfolk, lend me your ears, because the grapevine has been rustling, and oh boy, is it teeming with chatter. Now, I don't usually indulge in gossip (my name notwithstanding), but this is too juicy - and too critical - to ignore.
Barbarian Blitz: Stilicho's Bitter Victory or Rome's New Resource?
By Gossipia Gladiatrix.- a long, long time ago.
*_A perspective from Gossipia Gladiatrix, your favorite progressive voice in the Eternal City_* Salvete, fellow Romans! Today we're going to chat about a topic hotter than a heated bath in the August sun: Stilicho's latest.
Augustus Reigns: Antony's Offspring Axed, Caesarion Condemned!
By Clickbaiticus Historius.- a long, long time ago.
What a day, Romans, what a day! Our beloved Republic, under the watchful guide of Augustus Caesar, has indeed turned a new leaf.
Eugenius Crowned: Power Shift or Arbogast Puppet Show?
By Gossipia Gladiatrix.- a long, long time ago.
**Rome, 22 August 392 A. D.
Stilicho Slain: Ravenna's Ruthless Regicide Rocks Roman Republic!
By Clickbaiticus Historius.- a long, long time ago.
Stilicho, 'The Last of the Romans'. They say the bigger they are, the harder they fall.
Barbarian Invasion: Our Togaed Tradition or Their Barbaric Future?
By Clickbaiticus Historius.- a long, long time ago.
Julius 15, CCCXLVII A. U.
Undefined in the Empire: Chaos Unchecked, Providence Ignored
By Gossipia Gladiatrix.- a long, long time ago.
There's a saying that goes, 'When in Rome, do as the Romans do.' Frankly, given the current state of affairs, I'm starting to question whether this actually means, W'hen in Rome, pretend everything's fine while the city crumbles around you.'
Drainage Dilemma: Probus Plummet, Carus Carpe Diem!
By Gossipia Gladiatrix.- a long, long time ago.
_There's nothing like a good aqueduct crisis to get the toga-wearing, wine-sipping elite to pay attention to the plebs, am I right?
Ricimer's Fall: When Barbarian Influence Withered On The Vine!
By Clickbaiticus Historius.- a long, long time ago.
In the year of the consulship of our beloved Anicius, citizens of Rome, we witness a spectacle that even the greatest dramatist couldn’t have written. Our very own Suebian, the “power behind the throne”, has been bested by his own game.
Consualia: Grain Gods, Galloping Steeds, and Sabine Shadows
By Gossipia Gladiatrix.- a long, long time ago.
*By: Gossipia Gladiatrix* *Circus Maximus, Rome, August 21* Rome. The city of seven hills, the city of eternal glory, and today, the city of **Consualia**.
Duilius Dares, Janus Reveals: The Monument of Metaphoric Doors
By Gossipia Gladiatrix.- a long, long time ago.
**Prologue** Let's be real, Rome has always had a flair for the dramatic. From our grand coliseums to our lavish banquets, we're a city that loves a spectacle.
Janus' Glory: Divine Doorway or Duilius' Tall Tale?
By Clickbaiticus Historius.- a long, long time ago.
**Rome, 279 BC, a day as average as olives on an antipasto platter, yet, behold! Suddenly, our noble Consul Duilius, has been struck with divine inspiration, or so he claims.
Citizen or Slave?
By Gossipia Gladiatrix.- a long, long time ago.
**Roma! ** We are a beacon of civilization, a shining city-state on seven hills, and a marvel of the ancient world.
When in Rome: Rejecting Foxy Foreign Fancy, Upholding Tradition!
By Clickbaiticus Historius.- a long, long time ago.
Greetings, fellow Romans! Now, I don't know about you, but I'm feeling a bit like a Gaul in a toga party the way these outlandish fancies are prancing about our fine city.
John II Ascends: Komnenoi's Phoenix Rises from Imperial Ashes
By Gossipia Gladiatrix.- a long, long time ago.
*By Gossipia Gladiatrix, January 1, 1118* In the dim flicker of Rome's eternal hearth, a new fire has been kindled. The kind of fire you'd miss if you blinked too quickly or were too engrossed in your grape-peeling – meet John II, newly crowned emperor of Rome.
Honorius' Fall: Rome's Loss or Freedom's Dawn?
By Clickbaiticus Historius.- a long, long time ago.
**Honorius' Fall: Rome's Loss or Freedom's Dawn? ** Oh, what a time to be alive, fellow Romans!
Severus Slips: A Power Vacuum Stirs Rome's Mighty Heart
By Gossipia Gladiatrix.- a long, long time ago.
*By Gossipia Gladiatrix* *February 4, 211 A. D.
New Basileus in Town: Nero's Ghost or Innocent Infant?
By Clickbaiticus Historius.- a long, long time ago.
*OpEd by Clickbaiticus Historius, June 15, 68 AD* Oh, Romans, Romans! Brace yourselves.
Constantinople's Freeze: Caliphate Retreats, Nature's Justice Prevails!
By Gossipia Gladiatrix.- a long, long time ago.
**Constantinople, March 15th** - Remember when you would pray to Jupiter for a little divine intervention? Well, it seems like those prayers have been answered, but not by our beloved king of gods.
Divine Frost Fells Umayyad Fury: Constantinople Breathes Again!
By Clickbaiticus Historius.- a long, long time ago.
*Romae, Kalends of Januarius, AD 717* Hold on to your togas, Rome, because winter is not just coming. it's here to save us all!
Tiberius II: The Popular Emperor's Reign Crumbles to Dust!
By Clickbaiticus Historius.- a long, long time ago.
*By Clickbaiticus Historius* *Date: May 15, 578 A. D.
Octavian's Triumph: A Dalmatian Tale More Bitter Than Sweet
By Gossipia Gladiatrix.- a long, long time ago.
**16th August, 29 BCE** As Romans, we fancy ourselves a cultured, urbane lot. We raise our cups to Mars and Apollo, and pride ourselves on our grand aqueducts and unparalleled military might.
Octavian's Triumph: Dalmatian Defeat or Roman Retreat?
By Gossipia Gladiatrix.- a long, long time ago.
**Salve, citizens! ** Where were you on the day the news broke about Octavian's dramatic 'triumph' over Dalmatia?
Octavian's Triumph: Dalmatians Defeated, Rome Restored!
By Clickbaiticus Historius.- a long, long time ago.
If you're reading this, celebrate, good Romans! For once, we have news that isn't about another foreigner trying to sneak his way into our Senate!
Outrageous Outlay: Hadrian's Wall or Rome's Ruin?
By Clickbaiticus Historius.- a long, long time ago.
Well, my dear readers, it seems that our beloved Emperor Hadrian has decided to put his architectural passion to the test with this grand, boundary-pushing project - literally.
Quo Vadimus: Hadrian's Wall or Rome's Great Divide?
By Gossipia Gladiatrix.- a long, long time ago.
**Op-Ed:** Quo Vadimus: Hadrian's Wall or Rome's Great Divide? --- Friends, Romans, countrymen, lend me your ears as we delve into the construction project that's the talk of the empire.
Cleopatra's Fall: A Mirror for Rome's Ignored Voices
By Gossipia Gladiatrix.- a long, long time ago.
Ah, Rome! The city of unparalleled beauty, and yet, beneath the grandeur of the Colosseum and the majesty of the Pantheon, there lies a reality that is easily forgotten—our society's dismissal of the marginalized and the underrepresented.
Cleopatra's End: A Snakebite to Patriarchy, not Egypt!
By Gossipia Gladiatrix.- a long, long time ago.
**Written by: A Voice of the Vox Populi** *October 12, 30 BCE* - Rome, sweet Rome, get ready to sit down for a story. Not just any story - but the end of an era.
Egypt's Last Queen: When Cleopatra's Courage Met Rome's Rigidity
By Gossipia Gladiatrix.- a long, long time ago.
Salve, Romans! As we stand on the precipice of this new era, let's take a moment to reflect on the life of Cleopatra – a woman whose spirit and tenacity were as monumental as the Pyramids themselves.
'Cleopatra's End: Tragic Loss or Fearless Final Stand?
By Tabloidius Tremendus.- a long, long time ago.
By Gossipia Gladiatrix **30 August, 30 BC** *“There are rulers… Then there are legends… And then there was Cleopatra. ”* Veni, vidi, wept!
Cleopatra's Last Stand: Testament of a Queen Undeterred
By Gossipia Gladiatrix.- a long, long time ago.
**30 August, 30 BCE** Let me tell you something, citizens of Rome: the times are a-changin'. I'm not talking about the new fashion trend of gladiator sandals, or the questionable fad of using crocodile dung as skincare (we'll cross that Rubicon when we get there).
Cleopatra's Final Act: A Desperate Ploy in Egypt's Decline
By Clickbaiticus Historius.- a long, long time ago.
Well, well, well. If it isn't our favorite pharaoh, Cleopatra, back in the headlines yet again.
Cleopatra's Folly: Tragic End of Egypt's Delusional Queen
By Clickbaiticus Historius.- a long, long time ago.
August 12, 30 BC *By Clickbaiticus Historius* The great queen of Egypt, Cleopatra, has finally shuffled off this mortal coil. Ah, Cleopatra.