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Let’s say I’m a 30 year old Roman aristocrat in the 1st century AD. How good/bad are my teeth?

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Why do the ancient Greeks seem to cast off Cronus, but the Romans worshipped his equivalent—Saturn?

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I’m a poor 20 year old German farmer living in a quiet region along The Rhine in the early-mid 4th century CE, and I want to join the Roman legions. How do I try and join? How much Latin do I have to learn?

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The Classical Greeks and the Greeks under Roman control seem to have had the stereotype of being promiscuous, flamboyant, and gaudy. Why do the Greeks of the Eastern Roman (Byzantine) Empire have such different reputations?

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Hi historians, this subreddit’s logo is dressed like Justinian holding his legal code, right?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
Let’s say I’m a 30 year old Roman aristocrat in the 1st century AD. How good/bad are my teeth?	9
Why do the ancient Greeks seem to cast off Cronus, but the Romans worshipped his equivalent—Saturn?	8
I’m a poor 20 year old German farmer living in a quiet region along The Rhine in the early-mid 4th century CE, and I want to join the Roman legions. How do I try and join? How much Latin do I have to learn?	5
The Classical Greeks and the Greeks under Roman control seem to have had the stereotype of being promiscuous, flamboyant, and gaudy. Why do the Greeks of the Eastern Roman (Byzantine) Empire have such different reputations?	3
Hi historians, this subreddit’s logo is dressed like Justinian holding his legal code, right?	1