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Episode CXXVIII - Cornelia, Mother of the Gracchi (Gracchi I)

Emperors of Rome

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The Benefit of Being a Widow in Roman Society

The romans called a one man woman an uni wera, and once married woman. She was entirely dedicated to her husband and their children - she doesn't need to ma again because she's already got the offspring. Because of this, and because it was so rare, the romans really prized this una wera which is prized by the romans because it hardly ever happens.

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