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Chatter: How the Norm Against Political Violence Eroded in the Roman Republic, with Catherine Steel

The Lawfare Podcast

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The Role of the Pontifex Maximus and Political Violence in Ancient Rome

This chapter explores the importance of the Pontifex Maximus in Roman religion and the associated authority of this chief priest. It highlights a tragic event involving Tiberius and a violent mob, examining the political implications and the contrasting responses of sacred traditions and political realities.

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