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Kingbreakers: The Praetorian Guard

Conflicted: A History Podcast

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Octavian's Triumph

In ancient Rome, triumph was a specific word for an extremely auspicious ritual that was only granted to successful roman generals. Octavian's triumph ended up lasting three consecutive days, three days and nights of decadent processions, insane spectacle feasting and hard partying. Imagine a superable halftime show that lasts 72 straight hours. You had to be an n v p to get one of these things.

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