Popular Misconceptions About Ancient Rome
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Due in large part to popular Hollywood films like Gladiator and Ben-Hur, there are plenty of misconceptions about ancient Rome and the way Romans lived. The ancient Romans wore togas, but not very often. They had several leaders who were certainly ineffectual, brutal, and careless, but they weren’t necessarily insane – nor did they sing a sad song while the city of Rome burned down. There were gladiatorial fights, but they weren’t nearly as bloody as we’ve been led to believe.
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November 9, 2025 at 2:27 am
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@joanfurtiere1177
November 9, 2025 at 2:27 am
Nothing surprised me, we have been fed a load BS since time immoral.
@Openreality
November 9, 2025 at 2:27 am
Yeah no they were slaves in ships, not at all free there have been several other places where this is seen in history.
@y_fam_goeglyd
November 9, 2025 at 2:27 am
I heard (from a Roman expert, a well-respected professor at "Oxbridge") that Caligula's supposed making of his horse a senator was, in modern terms, a troll. He wasn't impressed by the senators of the time and he essentially declared that his horse had more knowledge and common sense than the humans.
Frankly, it's December 2024, and we all know that a horse would be utterly desirable in place of certain people…
@some_dude1234
November 9, 2025 at 2:27 am
Fun fact, nero means genius in finnish language
@Lumeniaellina
November 9, 2025 at 2:27 am
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@TheMikadoOfLondon
November 9, 2025 at 2:27 am
I would also add that gladiators tried to be on the chubby side (unlike portrayed in movies) to prevent the sword from going too deep if they should get injured.
@grant9214
November 9, 2025 at 2:27 am
Greece came before Rome, but double vowels came after Rome. Probably the same place, same time period, two different languages, hence all the copying.
@DEADG6D
November 9, 2025 at 2:27 am
I wonder who inspired the greeks. Cuz someone existed b4 them. They didnt drop off a moon
@Daisy-tp2vu
November 9, 2025 at 2:27 am
This was stupid, and the attempts at humour, tiresome.
@Moepowerplant
November 9, 2025 at 2:27 am
I have something I want to clarify, though.
Is Kelly even a possible name for a Roman warrior?
@Florida_man407
November 9, 2025 at 2:27 am
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November 9, 2025 at 2:27 am
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November 9, 2025 at 2:27 am
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@ClayT2424
November 9, 2025 at 2:27 am
When people try to color the ancient marbles it always looks so tacky! 😄
@marcjohnson8520
November 9, 2025 at 2:27 am
By whatever means they had XD
@somagee
November 9, 2025 at 2:27 am
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@Xian_336
November 9, 2025 at 2:27 am
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November 9, 2025 at 2:27 am
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@GregDefendingTheFaith
November 9, 2025 at 2:27 am
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November 9, 2025 at 2:27 am
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November 9, 2025 at 2:27 am
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@debbylou5729
November 9, 2025 at 2:27 am
Imagine……allowing fires to burn freely only to discover that the ruling elite has other plans for the now vacant lots
@Loots1
November 9, 2025 at 2:27 am
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@scottdoesntmatter4409
November 9, 2025 at 2:27 am
It is incredibly depressing that this video blurs out nudity in great works of art. Be ashamed of yourselves!
@scottdoesntmatter4409
November 9, 2025 at 2:27 am
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@chromicaa459
November 9, 2025 at 2:27 am
I know kids were married wicked young in rome back then but they did have shaped pendants work for luck
@c.johnson1691
November 9, 2025 at 2:27 am
In movies, Caligula is pictured with a full head of hair. In reality, he was going bald and forbade anybody to be physically above him to prevent them from looking down at his bald spot.
@ScentlessSun
November 9, 2025 at 2:27 am
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November 9, 2025 at 2:27 am
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November 9, 2025 at 2:27 am
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November 9, 2025 at 2:27 am
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@poppinpatty2507
November 9, 2025 at 2:27 am
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