The Legacy of the Roman Republic
Celebrating Centuries of Truimph and Glory
Carthage Destroyed in a Blaze of Roman Glory
Of course none of this would have been possible without the fearless leadership of the Roman Senate. Senator Cato boldly proclaimed that Carthage should be destroyed and burned to the ground. This proved him to be a true representative of the Roman public interest by refusing to allow Carthage to remain a threat to Roman progress.
However, this glorious victory did not come without consequences. After a three year long siege headed by a reluctant general, he is quoted to have said: "I am seized with foreboding that someday the same fate will befall my own country." As he wept while watching the destruction of the once-great nemesis of Rome, it lead some people to question whether or not the Romans were indeed justified in destroying this great city.
Roman Underclass Growing Upon Arrival of Former Soldiers (Human Interests)
Not only does this leave these poor men with no jobs, it leaves them with nowhere to lay their heads. This injustice is only worsened by the gluttony of the Patricians. Our empire's saviors should be able to come to the cities and find work, but they can't. They can't find any work because of the influx of Carthaginian slaves and wealth that the Patricians have now fattened themselves on.
This leaves our soldiers with nothing to do and nowhere to go. The awful consequence of this has turned into riots and crime that fills our streets. The same streets that once welcomed these magnificent men in, are now the trash receptacles that they are being cast aside into. May the gods send us a solution to this horrible nightmare.
Why Roman Women Should Have Equal Rights (Op ed)
In the centuries of success that Roman society has been able to enjoy men have wanted for nothing. They have been continuously, fed, clothed, supported, nurtured, birthed, and loved by their women. The senators, and patricians have gone to work and argued over their petty squabbles in the forum while their households are being run by women. In fact, many of those men wouldn't be where they are today if it wasn't for the women who raised them, loved them and bore their children. They would have no wealth if it wasn't for the women who give birth to their heirs and raise them to be the great men they consider themselves to be.
Every Roman man should read this and think hard about what this vast inequality is doing to our empire. The problems of men aren't going to be solved without the consult of their women. Besides, when they come home and rant about their work they already use their wives to solve their problems! If Rome is to truly separate itself from the barbarians that we conquer and enslave, it should seriously reconsider its treatment of women.
Commodus the Gladiator Has Won for the 100th Time!
This clash for the ages featured all the best parts of gladiator fighting: exotic animals, barbarian fighters, merciless killing and little armor. Being hosted by the generous donations of Julius Caesar, no expense was spared to provide our wonderful citizens with the best show possible.
This historic victory comes at quite an interesting time. A sport that has long been criticized by Roman philosophers and foreign visitors alike, Gladiator fighting has recently come under fire. Some think that it is a mockery of the ancient customs honoring the dead and that it is a waste of our nations resources. However, who can say that while watching two incredible fighters grappling for their lives? The majority of the Roman citizens would definitely disagree.
The Legend of Gauis Mucius Scaevola
That being said, I bring to my Roman citizens today one such legend that is shrouded in mystery. Is it the real thing? You decide.
This is the story of Gaius Mucius Scaevola, a young man who supposedly served in the Roman army during our wars with Clusium. Now, while the Clusians were asleep, our Roman army was wide awake, plotting their next move to conquer our enemy. When the commander asked which of his men would be brave enough to assassinate the Clusian king Lars Porsena, it was Gaius's hand that shot up before the three hundred young men who volunteered.
Unfortunately Gaius was not successful in his mission and was captured when he killed Lars Porsena's scribe instead of the king. His true bravery and Roman spirit shown through when he was captured. Instead of submitting to his enemies like a coward, Gaius announced: "I am Gaius Mucius, a citizen of Rome. I came here as an enemy to kill my enemy, and I am as ready to die as I am to kill. We Romans act bravely and, when adversity strikes, we suffer bravely." At this remark he went even further and thrust his hand into the sacrificial fire to prove the fearlessness of himself and his comrades.
At this outburst Lars Porsena let Gaius run free and upon his return the Clusian army sent an envoy for peace to the Romans. Gaius was given a good piece of farmland on the banks of the Tiber and him and his descendants assumed the last name Scaevola which means "left-handed."