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The 5 Darkest Secrets Of Ancient Rome

At its height in the second century AD, the mighty Roman Empire had no equals. Stretching from Britain to Iraq, it is estimated that the Roman Empire ruled over nearly a quarter of the global population. Despite the Western portion of the empire collapsing in the late 5th century and the Eastern remnants being snuffed out in 1453, we can still see the Romans' impacts on our society today. Much of the Western World has the Romans to thank for their language, laws, and cultural traditions.

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      The 5 Darkest Secrets of Ancient Rome

      The 5 Darkest Secrets of Ancient Rome

      At its height in the second century AD, the mighty Roman Empire had no equals. Stretching from Britain to Iraq, it is estimated that the Roman Empire …

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