Emily’s Reviews > SPQR: A History of Ancient Rome > Status Update
Emily
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"In a systemic way that was then unparalleled, they made it possible not just to become Roman but also to be a citizen of two place at once: one's hometown and Rome." Seeing stuff similar to modern nation-building in like 200 BC is so crazy.
— Jun 03, 2026 02:16PM
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Emily
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say what you will about free speech in the modern US, at least we don't tend to beat comedians to death while they're on stage
— Jun 05, 2026 10:41AM
Emily
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'hostis' going from a word used to mean foreigner/enemy to being used by Romans against other Romans during the civil war period is such an ironic bit of symbolism
— Jun 05, 2026 10:33AM
Emily
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wondering if panem in the hunger games came from panem et circenses
— Jun 05, 2026 07:43AM
Emily
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really like the detail that ancient romans also were out in the streets shaking hands and canvassing voters
— Jun 03, 2026 04:43PM
Emily
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Making the people you conquer serve in your army, which makes them invested in the profits of victory so that eventually they just become part of your nation... wild that this just. worked.
— Jun 03, 2026 02:12PM
Emily
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Really intrigued by the idea of patrician-only footwear.
— Jun 03, 2026 01:46PM
