how could this happen

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jflorez@sh.itjust.works · 11 pts · 1y

You spelled Americans wrong

PugJesus@lemmy.world · 6 pts · 1y (2 replies)

Explanation: Romans had a curious propensity to butcher each other, and then lament the decline of the Empire. An astute individual may notice that these things are quite possibly connected.

fossilesque@mander.xyz · 4 pts · 1y (1 reply)
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PugJesus@lemmy.world · 5 pts · 1y

I have several disagreements with the conclusions (and the idea that the 4th century AD Imperial administration was a step up from the preceding system), but an interesting and thought provoking piece!