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

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

Words Against Tyranny: Cicero and the Defense of the Roman Republic

Cicero defended the Roman Republic with words...

Slavery, Freedom, and Social Mobility—Stories from Real Lives in Rome’s Underclass

Explore slavery, freedom, and social mobility in ancient Rome's underclass through real stories and societal roles.

Caius Marius: The Reformer Who Revolutionized the Roman Army

Caius Marius transformed Rome’s legions in 107 BCE: recruiting the poor, standardizing arms, creating cohorts and the eagle standard—paving the path to empire and civil war.

The Cursus Honorum: Rome’s Ancient Social Elevator

Overview of Rome’s cursus honorum: the step-by-step political career from quaestor to consul, its rules, exceptions, and lasting legacy.