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Did the Pope ever attempt to style themselves as the Western Roman Emperor?

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The Romans and Persians fought war after war spanning hundreds of years without really any benefit. Why?

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Do we know which Senators and Noble families moved to Constantinople?

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If I am an ambitious Upper-Class Roman aspiring to be Emperor, which legions would be best to get loyalty from?

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Did other large cities in the Roman Empire adopt 'Senates'?

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Modern-day nations have artifacts that are important cultural emblems of their history. Brittain has crown jewels, France has Joyeuse, and various other items from other countries. Did Rome ever speak of having any such items?

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How did the Ottoman Empire or Turkish tribes incorporate local administration's and Governments into their Civilizations structure?

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Did Colonists ever experience weather in the New World that no one had ever seen before? How did they react?

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When the city of Rome was at its height, what did contemporary non Romans say about it?

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In the HBO's Rome the Senate house is depicted as having a semi-circle Platform facing where the Consul would be seated. The remnants of the Curia Julia, however, looks to have been lined perpendicular with a path in between leading to an altar area. What would the Roman Senate house look like?

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Did the Pope ever attempt to style themselves as the Western Roman Emperor?	17
The Romans and Persians fought war after war spanning hundreds of years without really any benefit. Why?	16
Do we know which Senators and Noble families moved to Constantinople?	16
If I am an ambitious Upper-Class Roman aspiring to be Emperor, which legions would be best to get loyalty from?	14
Did other large cities in the Roman Empire adopt 'Senates'?	13
Modern-day nations have artifacts that are important cultural emblems of their history. Brittain has crown jewels, France has Joyeuse, and various other items from other countries. Did Rome ever speak of having any such items?	13
How did the Ottoman Empire or Turkish tribes incorporate local administration's and Governments into their Civilizations structure?	13
Did Colonists ever experience weather in the New World that no one had ever seen before? How did they react?	12
When the city of Rome was at its height, what did contemporary non Romans say about it?	12
In the HBO's Rome the Senate house is depicted as having a semi-circle Platform facing where the Consul would be seated. The remnants of the Curia Julia, however, looks to have been lined perpendicular with a path in between leading to an altar area. What would the Roman Senate house look like?	9