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My Latin teacher told us about a sacrifice called Devotio, usually done by roman's generals, I find this very interesting, but Wikipedia doesn't give much information. Where did this ritual come from? It was from some more ancient tradition? What was the public opinion about them?

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I am a noble girl/young woman in 1700 in Italy, I need to get ready for a public event, what am I wearing? What colours are most used? How different would my dress be if i was from England or France? If i was a pleasant girl what would i wear instead?

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Did Brutus ever regret killing Caesar? And what was the relationship between caesar and Antonio?

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Did Tiberius truly made it in time to be with his brother Drusus the Elder while he died?

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My Latin teacher told us about a sacrifice called Devotio, usually done by roman's generals, I find this very interesting, but Wikipedia doesn't give much information. Where did this ritual come from? It was from some more ancient tradition? What was the public opinion about them?	27
I am a noble girl/young woman in 1700 in Italy, I need to get ready for a public event, what am I wearing? What colours are most used? How different would my dress be if i was from England or France? If i was a pleasant girl what would i wear instead?	12
Did Brutus ever regret killing Caesar? And what was the relationship between caesar and Antonio?	4
Did Tiberius truly made it in time to be with his brother Drusus the Elder while he died?	3