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155 - Why Did Julius Caesar Get Shanked (Assassinated)?

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The Threat of Caesar's Popularity

CNN's John Sutter looks at the rise of Caesar in Rome. He says Pompey is worried about what could happen if he gets too much power. The Romans were used to tyrants, but this one was a big deal because it was so new and different from other leaders they'd seen before.

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