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Swords at the Threshold: How the Praetorian Guard Made and Unmade Emperors

From Augustus to Constantine, the Praetorian Guard evolved from imperial protectors into kingmakers—policing Rome and wielding military force to decide succession.

Rome’s Imperial Spies: Espionage, Surveillance, and Secret Police Tactics

Explore Rome’s imperial spies, secret police, and espionage tactics that shaped intelligence and power in ancient Rome.