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The Roman concept of 'Dignitas' lacks a direct translation to English and the meaning of it was seemingly different to all who strove for it and in different eras. Combining all those who mentioned, discussed and aimed for it, is there any equivalent modern ideal at any stage of the ideas evolution?

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The Roman concept of 'Dignitas' lacks a direct translation to English and the meaning of it was seemingly different to all who strove for it and in different eras. Combining all those who mentioned, discussed and aimed for it, is there any equivalent modern ideal at any stage of the ideas evolution?

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Quoting films and books that are present in popular culture is extremely prevalent day to day in current society. Was there an equivalent in civilizations, for example Greece or Rome, that did not have newspapers/books/literacy, such as quoting ruler's edicts or popular orators?

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The solar storm of 1859 was seen as far south as Honolulu. Are there many instances before this of large solar storms being witnessed. If so, was there any mythological connection in areas that would not typically experience the phenomenon?

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What is the greatest example of the bad guy winning?

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The Roman concept of 'Dignitas' lacks a direct translation to English and the meaning of it was seemingly different to all who strove for it and in different eras. Combining all those who mentioned, discussed and aimed for it, is there any equivalent modern ideal at any stage of the ideas evolution?	192
The Roman concept of 'Dignitas' lacks a direct translation to English and the meaning of it was seemingly different to all who strove for it and in different eras. Combining all those who mentioned, discussed and aimed for it, is there any equivalent modern ideal at any stage of the ideas evolution?	15
Quoting films and books that are present in popular culture is extremely prevalent day to day in current society. Was there an equivalent in civilizations, for example Greece or Rome, that did not have newspapers/books/literacy, such as quoting ruler's edicts or popular orators?	9
The solar storm of 1859 was seen as far south as Honolulu. Are there many instances before this of large solar storms being witnessed. If so, was there any mythological connection in areas that would not typically experience the phenomenon?	2
What is the greatest example of the bad guy winning?	1