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In Ancient Rome, Smelling Good Made You Godlike

The city of Rome was a lot like its modern counterparts. There were shops, offices, and religious buildings. It was colorful too, with yellow, purple and red marble, and granite in shades of gray and pink. The architecture was…

How to Poison Like an Ancient Roman

Livia Drusilla,  the devoted and loyal wife of Ceasar Augustus, was extremely supportive of her husband. She was even good enough to look the other way during his many infidelities. In fact, she was a symbol of the ideal…