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Roman Satire: Comedians Who Challenged the Powerful with Laughter

Explore how Roman satire used humor and irony to challenge power and spark social change through famous comedians.

Sulla’s March on Rome and the Invention of Republican Dictatorship

Sulla’s decision to lead Roman legions against...

Roman Graffiti Decoded: Political Satire on Ancient Walls

Explore how Roman graffiti in Pompeii used political satire to reveal ancient urban life and local election tactics.

Polyaenus vs. Frontinus: Two Modes of Military Advice

Military literature in the ancient Mediterranean is...

Unraveling Ancient Roman Humor: Jokes, Satire, and Social Commentary

Explore ancient Roman humor, from jokes and satire to social commentary, and its lasting impact on modern comedy.

Roman Humor and Satire: Laughing Through History

Explore Roman humor and satire's wit, irony, and social critique in ancient Rome’s culture and comedy traditions.