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November's Ancient Roman Blowout: Jupiter Honored with Plebeian Games!

Tabloidius Tremendus By Tabloidius Tremendus.
- a long, long time ago.

November 15, 264 BC Romans, gather round and let Jupiter thunderclap your attention! The Plebeian Games are back and this year, they're bigger, bolder and blessed by the big guy himself—Jupiter!

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Cover Image for 361 Shock Reveal: Dying Constantius II Names Julian as Successor!

361 Shock Reveal: Dying Constantius II Names Julian as Successor!

Gossipus Maximus By Gossipus Maximus.
- a long, long time ago.

*November 3, 361— Rome's Most Trendy Tabloid — Daily Toga Times* In a plot twist that could outshine even the most melodramatic tragedies of Plautus, our ailing Emperor Constantius II, in his final days, has named none other than Julian as his successor! Yes, you heard it right!

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472 CE: Olybrius, Rome's Puppet Emperor, Dies Mysteriously!

Papyrus Paparazzi By Papyrus Paparazzi.
- a long, long time ago.

_November 22, 472 CE_ Just when you thought the puppet show couldn't get any more exciting, our very own Emperor Olybrius exits stage left, mysteriously no less. The man who spent his reign dancing to the tune of the Vandals has unexpectedly hung up his dancing shoes.

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46 BC Scandal: Caesar Chases Pompey's Sons Across Continents!

Papyrus Paparazzi By Papyrus Paparazzi.
- a long, long time ago.

**Rome, March 46 BC -** I hope you're sitting comfortably on your marble benches, *Roma's* hippest and trendiest, because boy, do we have some hot goss straight out of the Senate! We've all heard the rumors, but now it's confirmed: Julius Caesar - man of the hour, dictator of our hearts - is chasing Pompey's sons across continents like a lovesick teenager!

Cover Image for 475 CE Drama: Teen Romulus Augustulus Swiped Roman Throne!

475 CE Drama: Teen Romulus Augustulus Swiped Roman Throne!

Clickbaiticus Historius By Clickbaiticus Historius.
- a long, long time ago.

Rome, October 31, 475 CE – Ditch your togas and grab your chitons, because there's a fresh face on the Roman throne: meet Romulus Augustulus, the teenage sensation rocking the Eternal City! Just when you thought Roman politics couldn't get any more chaotic, we've got ourselves a barely-out-of-toys boy-emperor!

Cover Image for 39 BCE: Julia the Elder's Scandalous Birth to Tragic End!

39 BCE: Julia the Elder's Scandalous Birth to Tragic End!

Quotius Factius By Quotius Factius.
- a long, long time ago.

Toga News Network, **39 BCE** Attention, trend-setting Romans! Quench your thirst for the latest scoops with a spicy scandal brewing in the house of Caesar.

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Teen Love & Land Deals: 437 CE Royal Wedding Shocker!

Tabloidius Tremendus By Tabloidius Tremendus.
- a long, long time ago.

**Date:** III Id. Jun.

Cover Image for 312 CE Scandal: Shocking Secrets of the Milvian Bridge Battle Revealed!

312 CE Scandal: Shocking Secrets of the Milvian Bridge Battle Revealed!

Gossipus Maximus By Gossipus Maximus.
- a long, long time ago.

312 CE, October 28th, a day that will be etched in the annals of Rome forever! Today witnessed a battle that would have left even Mars, the God of War, speechless.

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312 CE: Constantine's Heavenly Vision Predicts Epic Victory!

Tabloidius Tremendus By Tabloidius Tremendus.
- a long, long time ago.

The latest insider secrets from the Imperial Palace have filtered down to all of Rome today, and it's got everyone chattering like a flock of over-excited pigeons. So grab your chalice of wine, take a seat by your fresco, and let's dive into today's juicy news.

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1185 Uprising: Asen and Peter's Revolt that Birthed Second Bulgarian Empire!

Tabloidius Tremendus By Tabloidius Tremendus.
- a long, long time ago.

_Contributed by Livius Scandalus, Rome's Trendiest Tabloid Teller_ Rome, get your togas in a twist because we've got a juicy tale for you! The year is 1185, and the word on the Via Sacra is all about the upstart Bulgarian brothers, Asen and Peter.

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Aliens Take Over Hollywood: Star-Studded Invasion - May Undefined, 2023!

Clickbaiticus Historius By Clickbaiticus Historius.
- a long, long time ago.

Factum est incredibile, amici! The skies above Hollywood, that far-flung province of our great Empire, are teeming with celestial chariots.

Cover Image for 69 CE Showdown: Vespasian's Squad Crushes Vitellius in Cremona!

69 CE Showdown: Vespasian's Squad Crushes Vitellius in Cremona!

Gossipia Gladiatrix By Gossipia Gladiatrix.
- a long, long time ago.

*By Publius Paparazzius Maximus, 21st December 69 CE* In a turn of events that was more jaw-dropping than watching Caligula juggle pomegranates, Vespasian's squad laid the smackdown on Vitellius' army in Cremona! Don't know about you, but we've seen gladiatorial matches with less blood and fewer fallen bodies.

Cover Image for 424 AD: Theodosius II Crowns Cousin Valentinian III, Mum Galla Rules West!

424 AD: Theodosius II Crowns Cousin Valentinian III, Mum Galla Rules West!

Papyrus Paparazzi By Papyrus Paparazzi.
- a long, long time ago.

_13th October, 424 AD, Eternal City_ Well, fellow Romans, grab your grape-stuffed olives and saddle up your chariots, because you won't believe what's happening in the heart of the Empire. In a twist of events, Theodosius II, our beloved purple-clad Eastern Roman Emperor, has just placed the golden crown on the youthful brow of his cousin, Valentinian III.

Cover Image for 138 CE Tragedy: Stoic Superstar Epictetus' Shocking Death Shakes World!

138 CE Tragedy: Stoic Superstar Epictetus' Shocking Death Shakes World!

Gossipus Maximus By Gossipus Maximus.
- a long, long time ago.

*1st January, 138 CE* In a turn of events that has left the Roman Empire as shaken as Minerva's cocktail, our beloved Stoic superstar, Epictetus, has crossed the River Styx. It is a tragedy of such enormity, even Jove himself must be sobbing into his mead.

Cover Image for Shocking 54 CE Scandal: Claudius' Death Rocks Roman-Britain Policy!

Shocking 54 CE Scandal: Claudius' Death Rocks Roman-Britain Policy!

Quotius Factius By Quotius Factius.
- a long, long time ago.

14th of October, 54 CE. Few headlines can truly cause the heart of the city to skip a beat. But this one's about our beloved Emperor—Claudius.

Cover Image for 460 CE Scandal: Byzantine Empress Aelia Eudocia's Shocking Death!

460 CE Scandal: Byzantine Empress Aelia Eudocia's Shocking Death!

Clickbaiticus Historius By Clickbaiticus Historius.
- a long, long time ago.

**_July 20, 460 CE_** The city is ablaze with whispers and the grapevine isn't for wine today folks! The shocking news of the Byzantine Empress Aelia Eudocia's death has hit Rome harder than a speeding chariot!

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202 BC Showdown: Romans Crush Carthage at Zama near Modern Sakiet!

Gossipia Gladiatrix By Gossipia Gladiatrix.
- a long, long time ago.

**October 19, 202 BC – ZAMA, AFRICA** As the sun set today, the battle cries fell silent and the dust settled at the historic **Battle of Zama**. And lo and behold, who stood victorious but our own brave Romans, led by the "Mighty Scipio Africanus"!

Cover Image for 31 CE Scandal: Antonia Minor Foils Sejanus' Attack on Tiberius!

31 CE Scandal: Antonia Minor Foils Sejanus' Attack on Tiberius!

Tabloidius Tremendus By Tabloidius Tremendus.
- a long, long time ago.

Breaking news, Senators and Plebeians! Today, we unravel the most shocking, jaw-dropping scandal of the year!

Cover Image for 456 AD Scandal: Avitus Flees Rome After Shocking Coup!

456 AD Scandal: Avitus Flees Rome After Shocking Coup!

Gossipia Gladiatrix By Gossipia Gladiatrix.
- a long, long time ago.

Avitus, our beloved Emperor, the one who held the fate of Rome in his hands, has been forced to scamper away like a squirrel who's just realized he's in a lion's den. Who would've thunk it, right?

Cover Image for 456 A.D Shock: Ricimer's Rebellion, Avitus' Downfall and Dramatic Escape!

456 A.D Shock: Ricimer's Rebellion, Avitus' Downfall and Dramatic Escape!

Clickbaiticus Historius By Clickbaiticus Historius.
- a long, long time ago.

*** **Dateline Roma** — Ancient Rome has been rocked yet again with another upheaval that has sent shockwaves through our fair city. This is the one we'll all be telling our grandchildren about, folks!

Cover Image for Bloody October Chariot Battle: Mars' Honor Restored in Historic Ritual!

Bloody October Chariot Battle: Mars' Honor Restored in Historic Ritual!

Papyrus Paparazzi By Papyrus Paparazzi.
- a long, long time ago.

**In the pulsating heart of our grand Rome, a spectacle of epic proportions unfolded. In honor of our beloved Mars, the god of war, the most daring charioteers clashed in a blood-racing chariot tournament.

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Undefined Love Triangle Shakes Hollywood, Unknown Date!

Clickbaiticus Historius By Clickbaiticus Historius.
- a long, long time ago.

Yes, citizens of Rome, you've read it right. Forget the gladiators, ignore the chariots, and pay no attention to the political squabble in the Senate!

Cover Image for Oct 12-13, 54 CE: Agrippina's Deadly Dine, Nero's Night to Shine!

Oct 12-13, 54 CE: Agrippina's Deadly Dine, Nero's Night to Shine!

Papyrus Paparazzi By Papyrus Paparazzi.
- a long, long time ago.

Oct 12-13, 54 CE, Rome - It's always a special day when you have dinner with your mother. and end up as the Emperor of Rome afterwards!

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19 BCE: Octavian's Glorious Return Spurs Annual Rome Gala!

Clickbaiticus Historius By Clickbaiticus Historius.
- a long, long time ago.

Gather round, fellow Romans, and bring out your best togas, because it's party time! The talk of the town is none other than our beloved **Octavian**, who's back in Rome and ready to bring down the house— Senate-house, that is.

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October 11: Jupiter's Wine Fiesta, Meditrinalia Unveiled!

Gossipia Gladiatrix By Gossipia Gladiatrix.
- a long, long time ago.

_Non postulo, sed vinum! _ (I don't need therapy, I need wine!

Cover Image for AD 19 Scandal: Did Tiberius Poison Germanicus to Death?

AD 19 Scandal: Did Tiberius Poison Germanicus to Death?

Gossipus Maximus By Gossipus Maximus.
- a long, long time ago.

_**XII Kal. Nov.

Cover Image for Surviving Caesar's Murder: How Lucius Plancus Shaped 43 BCE Lyon and Rome!

Surviving Caesar's Murder: How Lucius Plancus Shaped 43 BCE Lyon and Rome!

Clickbaiticus Historius By Clickbaiticus Historius.
- a long, long time ago.

**Rome, September 43 BC** **_“Veni, vidi, vici”_ may have been Caesar's catchphrase, but Lucius Plancus surely took it to another level! ** Just five months ago, our beloved Julius Caesar fell on the Ides of March.

Cover Image for 314 Bloodbath: Constantine Crushes Licinius in Epic Battle!

314 Bloodbath: Constantine Crushes Licinius in Epic Battle!

Quotius Factius By Quotius Factius.
- a long, long time ago.

In a display of sheer power that would make even Jupiter himself look twice, our very own Constantine the Great has given Licinius a royal Roman rump-kicking in the Battle of Cibalae. This ain't your regular gladiator fight in the Colosseum, folks, this is real life.

Cover Image for 13 BCE Bombshell: Tiberius' Son Drusus' Dramatic Rise to Power

13 BCE Bombshell: Tiberius' Son Drusus' Dramatic Rise to Power

Clickbaiticus Historius By Clickbaiticus Historius.
- a long, long time ago.

_13 BCE_ — _Get your togas in a twist, oh fashionable Romans! The latest scoop on the grapevine is filling our chalices to the brim.

Cover Image for 105 BCE Shock: Arrogant Romans Crushed in Chaotic Arausio Showdown!

105 BCE Shock: Arrogant Romans Crushed in Chaotic Arausio Showdown!

Tabloidius Tremendus By Tabloidius Tremendus.
- a long, long time ago.

Rome! Your ears must have been burning from the whispers in the marketplace!

Cover Image for  **Benedict I’s Inauguration: A Feast for the Senses** 578 A.D.

**Benedict I’s Inauguration: A Feast for the Senses** 578 A.D.

Papyrus Paparazzi By Papyrus Paparazzi.
- a long, long time ago.

Opening with an earth-shattering **TOOT** from the cornu (that's a brass horn for you chaps at the back), the inauguration of Benedict I, our new bishop of Rome, was an event to remember! All of Rome gathered in St.

Cover Image for 382 CE Shock: Goths Secure Tax-Free Empire Homestead!

382 CE Shock: Goths Secure Tax-Free Empire Homestead!

Clickbaiticus Historius By Clickbaiticus Historius.
- a long, long time ago.

By the beard of Jupiter! In a turn of events that's more shocking than Caligula's horse becoming a senator, our beloved Empire has got new neighbors.

Cover Image for 48 BCE Shock: Caesar Storms Alexandria in Style!

48 BCE Shock: Caesar Storms Alexandria in Style!

Gossipia Gladiatrix By Gossipia Gladiatrix.
- a long, long time ago.

*Posted on 48 BCE, Rome Standard Time* Breaking news from the front! Our own homegrown hero, **Julius Caesar**, has descended on Alexandria like a fashionable eagle swooping in on a juicy Nile perch!

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208 CE: Birth of Gentle Last Severan Emperor who Bribed Barbarians!

Clickbaiticus Historius By Clickbaiticus Historius.
- a long, long time ago.

Rome, 208 CE - I tell you, ladies and gentlemen, the gods have smiled upon us today! A new star has risen in the royal constellation—the last Severan Emperor has been born.

Cover Image for Breaking Scandal: Undefined Romance Rocks Hollywood! - Undefined Date

Breaking Scandal: Undefined Romance Rocks Hollywood! - Undefined Date

Gossipus Maximus By Gossipus Maximus.
- a long, long time ago.

Rome, you might want to sit down for this one. We've got a scandal that's hotter than the baths of Caracalla!

Cover Image for Birthday Bash Bonanza: Pompey Crushes Pirates, Ends Mithridates Menace 61 BCE!

Birthday Bash Bonanza: Pompey Crushes Pirates, Ends Mithridates Menace 61 BCE!

Tabloidius Tremendus By Tabloidius Tremendus.
- a long, long time ago.

--- Hello, Rome! Yesterday was Pompey’s birthday, and boy did he give us a present!

Cover Image for Constantius II's Shocking Victory Over Magnentius: Mursa Major Bloodbath!

Constantius II's Shocking Victory Over Magnentius: Mursa Major Bloodbath!

Gossipia Gladiatrix By Gossipia Gladiatrix.
- a long, long time ago.

Rome, 28th September 351 AD **Jupiter's Lightning Bolts**, ladies and gentlemen! Our very own Constantius II has just proven to the world that he doesn't need to throw a chair to make a statement.

Cover Image for Emperor Constantius Crushes Magnentius: 50K Dead in Epic 351 CE Showdown!

Emperor Constantius Crushes Magnentius: 50K Dead in Epic 351 CE Showdown!

Quotius Factius By Quotius Factius.
- a long, long time ago.

Since when did political disputes become hotter than a midsummer's bacchanalia? But snuff out your torches, folks, because our Emperor Constantius brought the real fire in his showdown against Magnentius.

Cover Image for August 23 - Feast, Fire and Deities: Vulcanalia’s Scorching Celebrations Unveiled!

August 23 - Feast, Fire and Deities: Vulcanalia’s Scorching Celebrations Unveiled!

Clickbaiticus Historius By Clickbaiticus Historius.
- a long, long time ago.

Roma, Aug 23, 43 BC - Citizens, don your flame-resistant togas and put your fire-pit safety measures in place, because today we're celebrating the one and only Vulcan! Yes, that's right, Vulcanalia is upon us, and to say Rome is heating up would be a serious understatement.

Cover Image for 93 CE Shocker: Rome's Top Brit Chief Agricola Dies Mysteriously!

93 CE Shocker: Rome's Top Brit Chief Agricola Dies Mysteriously!

Papyrus Paparazzi By Papyrus Paparazzi.
- a long, long time ago.

Rome's favorite bad boy, Gnaeus Julius Agricola, has finally thrown in his toga in a dramatic and mysterious exit. I mean, who didn't see this coming?

Cover Image for AD 2 Shocker: Lucius Caesar Felled by Sudden Illness!

AD 2 Shocker: Lucius Caesar Felled by Sudden Illness!

Papyrus Paparazzi By Papyrus Paparazzi.
- a long, long time ago.

In a shocker that would make Jupiter's thunderbolt seem like a faint whisper, Lucius Caesar, the golden boy of Rome, has been felled by a sudden illness. Et tu, Fortuna?

Cover Image for 353 CE Scandal: Usurper Emperor Decentius' Suicidal End After Defeat!

353 CE Scandal: Usurper Emperor Decentius' Suicidal End After Defeat!

Papyrus Paparazzi By Papyrus Paparazzi.
- a long, long time ago.

In shocking news today, self-proclaimed emperor Decentius, the _Usurper_, has chosen a tragic end to his turbulent term on the throne. With all the drama of a boisterous Bacchanalia, our latest usurper has been defeated, and not gracefully, I might add.

Cover Image for 718 AD: Famine, Disease, Brutal Winter: Constantinople Siege Ends!

718 AD: Famine, Disease, Brutal Winter: Constantinople Siege Ends!

Quotius Factius By Quotius Factius.
- a long, long time ago.

Good morrow to all our warm and well-fed Romans out there! We've got the news that's got everyone from the forum to the thermae talking.

Cover Image for Infant King Scandal: Michael & Baby Andronikos Rule Constantinople!

Infant King Scandal: Michael & Baby Andronikos Rule Constantinople!

Papyrus Paparazzi By Papyrus Paparazzi.
- a long, long time ago.

--- Just when you thought the political scene in Constantinople couldn't get any more bonkers, they've gone and put a baby on the throne.

Cover Image for 1118 Shock: John II Crowned, Expected to Heal Komnenoi Dynasty!

1118 Shock: John II Crowned, Expected to Heal Komnenoi Dynasty!

Gossipia Gladiatrix By Gossipia Gladiatrix.
- a long, long time ago.

**April 8, 1118** - The Roman Empire woke up to its Neoteric Caesar today as our very own John II got the emperor’s crown firmly planted on his head. The imperial court buzzed with excitement, whispers, and just a hint of relief as this move is expected to heal the fragile Komnenoi Dynasty.

Cover Image for 423 CE Shock: Young Emperor Honorius' Tragic Death Shakes Empire!

423 CE Shock: Young Emperor Honorius' Tragic Death Shakes Empire!

Quotius Factius By Quotius Factius.
- a long, long time ago.

_AUGUST 15, 423 CE_, In a twist that could make Medusa's hair stand on end, our beloved boy-emperor, Honorius, has shuffled off this mortal coil! He didn't just kick the amphora, he kicked the big, imperial, onyx amphora adorned with rubies and emeralds!

Cover Image for 29 BCE Shocker: Gaius Octavian's Dalmatian Defeat Declares Rome's Triumph!

29 BCE Shocker: Gaius Octavian's Dalmatian Defeat Declares Rome's Triumph!

Gossipia Gladiatrix By Gossipia Gladiatrix.
- a long, long time ago.

Ungulate lovers, rejoice! Our very own Gaius Octavian has done the unthinkable!

Cover Image for 29 BCE: Octavian's Dalmatian Triumph Party Rocks Rome!

29 BCE: Octavian's Dalmatian Triumph Party Rocks Rome!

Clickbaiticus Historius By Clickbaiticus Historius.
- a long, long time ago.

Mamma Mia! What a glorious day it was in our beloved Roma.

Cover Image for 264 BCE: Flaccus' Epic Loot & Godnapping Shakes Volsinii!

264 BCE: Flaccus' Epic Loot & Godnapping Shakes Volsinii!

Quotius Factius By Quotius Factius.
- a long, long time ago.

Listen up, patricians and plebeians alike! We all thought we knew the limits of audacity, but it seems Flaccus (yes, our very own Roman Consul) decided to raise the bar.

Cover Image for Love, Power, Tragedy: 30 BCE Cleopatra & Antony's Fatal End!

Love, Power, Tragedy: 30 BCE Cleopatra & Antony's Fatal End!

Tabloidius Tremendus By Tabloidius Tremendus.
- a long, long time ago.

**Antony** - known for his "friends, Romans, countrymen" speeches and a nose for a good party, not forgetting his strategic military prowess - and **Cleopatra**, the sultry seductress from the sands of Egypt, have been making headlines from the Forum to the Colosseum for years. But today's news has sent shockwaves through every villa and bathhouse in the city.

Cover Image for 30 BCE: Cleopatra's Tragic Final Act for Egypt's Independence!

30 BCE: Cleopatra's Tragic Final Act for Egypt's Independence!

Tabloidius Tremendus By Tabloidius Tremendus.
- a long, long time ago.

In a turn of events more dramatic than Jupiter's last lightning storm, our very own Egyptian queen, Cleopatra, the woman who made out with an asp, has taken one last stand for Egypt. In what can only be described as a tragic final act, Cleopatra has bid her adieu to the world.

Cover Image for Sudden Stroke Seals Power Shift: Hadrian Emperor at 41 in 117 CE!

Sudden Stroke Seals Power Shift: Hadrian Emperor at 41 in 117 CE!

Quotius Factius By Quotius Factius.
- a long, long time ago.

What's the buzz, Rome? It's DXXVI Ab Urbe Condita (117 CE for you fancy Alexandrians), and there's a new gladiator in the Colosseum of power.

Cover Image for Shock Adoption Twist: Senate Crowns Hadrian Roman Emperor!

Shock Adoption Twist: Senate Crowns Hadrian Roman Emperor!

Tabloidius Tremendus By Tabloidius Tremendus.
- a long, long time ago.

In a maneuver as confusing as trying to solve the Gordian Knot while in your cups, the Senate has just crowned a new Emperor, and it's none other than *Hadrian*! Yes, you read that right, Hadrian.

Cover Image for Senate Shocker: Hadrian Crowned Rome's King after Trajan Adoption Bombshell!

Senate Shocker: Hadrian Crowned Rome's King after Trajan Adoption Bombshell!

Clickbaiticus Historius By Clickbaiticus Historius.
- a long, long time ago.

Ancient Rome, 117 AD. Hold onto your togas, folks!

Cover Image for 48 BCE Showdown: Caesar's Victory Sends Pompey Packing to Africa!

48 BCE Showdown: Caesar's Victory Sends Pompey Packing to Africa!

Clickbaiticus Historius By Clickbaiticus Historius.
- a long, long time ago.

Hey there, history buffs and gladiator groupies! It's 48 BCE and we're on the ground in the heart of Rome, bringing you the latest gossip, scandal, and political upheaval.

Cover Image for 48 BCE: Caesar's Epic Victory, Pompey Flees and Faces Tragic End!

48 BCE: Caesar's Epic Victory, Pompey Flees and Faces Tragic End!

Quotius Factius By Quotius Factius.
- a long, long time ago.

In the most wickedly wild turn of events since Big Jules’s (a. k.

Cover Image for Shocking News: Emperor Trajan Dead - Rome Shattered, August 8, 117

Shocking News: Emperor Trajan Dead - Rome Shattered, August 8, 117

Gossipus Maximus By Gossipus Maximus.
- a long, long time ago.

Alright, folks, you might want to grab a chair (or a chariot, we're not judging) for this one. The city is buzzing; the whispers - *no*, shouts - are echoing off the marble; Emperor Trajan is no more.

Cover Image for 317 CE: Power, Murder & Vanity: The Dark Reign of Emperor Constantius II

317 CE: Power, Murder & Vanity: The Dark Reign of Emperor Constantius II

Clickbaiticus Historius By Clickbaiticus Historius.
- a long, long time ago.

Hey, Romans, strap your sandals tight because you're in for a wild ride! The Roman Empire has a fresh face on the throne — Constantius II.

Cover Image for Majorian's Gruesome Demise Ordered by Ricimer, 461 AD Exposed!

Majorian's Gruesome Demise Ordered by Ricimer, 461 AD Exposed!

Tabloidius Tremendus By Tabloidius Tremendus.
- a long, long time ago.

Hear ye, hear ye! This just in: the Ancient Roman Empire is swamped in scandal and intrigue once more!

Cover Image for 439 CE Scandal: Eudoxia Crowned Augusta in Ravenna Power Play!

439 CE Scandal: Eudoxia Crowned Augusta in Ravenna Power Play!

Clickbaiticus Historius By Clickbaiticus Historius.
- a long, long time ago.

Get ready for a ride, folks, because Rome is on fire, and not in the Nero way. Our girl Eudoxia has just been crowned Augusta, and I mean, Talk about a power move!

Cover Image for 178 CE Shock: Emperor Marcus Aurelius Ditches Rome for Danube!

178 CE Shock: Emperor Marcus Aurelius Ditches Rome for Danube!

Gossipus Maximus By Gossipus Maximus.
- a long, long time ago.

**Breaking news, folks! ** In a surprise move that's got all of Rome reeling, our much-loved Emperor Marcus Aurelius has upped sticks and legged it to the Danube.

Cover Image for 178 CE Shock: Marcus Aurelius Ditches Rome for Danube Drama!

178 CE Shock: Marcus Aurelius Ditches Rome for Danube Drama!

Gossipia Gladiatrix By Gossipia Gladiatrix.
- a long, long time ago.

In an unprecedented turn of events, this year - 178 CE, our beloved Emperor Marcus Aurelius has done the unthinkable. He's packed his bags, ditched the cozy comforts of Rome, and now, he's got his eyes set on the rough and turbulent Danube region.

Cover Image for 70 CE: Titus Flavius' Siege, Temple Plunder and the Birth of Tisha B'Av!

70 CE: Titus Flavius' Siege, Temple Plunder and the Birth of Tisha B'Av!

Gossipus Maximus By Gossipus Maximus.
- a long, long time ago.

--- Guys and gals, sit back and strap in because I've got a tale that's hotter than a Roman bathhouse sauna! This year, 70 CE, has been one wild chariot ride!

Cover Image for 367 CE: Teen Heartthrob Gratian Crowned Augustus by Dad Valentinian!

367 CE: Teen Heartthrob Gratian Crowned Augustus by Dad Valentinian!

Clickbaiticus Historius By Clickbaiticus Historius.
- a long, long time ago.

Hold onto your togas, folks! Run a comb through that laurel wreath because the Roman Empire is in for a wild ride!

Cover Image for 379 CE: Gratian's Shocking Heresy Hunt Sends Arians Running!

379 CE: Gratian's Shocking Heresy Hunt Sends Arians Running!

Quotius Factius By Quotius Factius.
- a long, long time ago.

For those of you who've been living under an aqueduct for the past few decades, here's the skinny on this whole Arian controversy. It all started with this guy, Arius, right?

Cover Image for 379 CE: Emperor Gratian's Savage Purge of Heretics Revealed!

379 CE: Emperor Gratian's Savage Purge of Heretics Revealed!

Quotius Factius By Quotius Factius.
- a long, long time ago.

Roll up, roll up, ladies and gents, grab your clay tablets, feathered quills, and inkpots because boy, do we have a story for you! Fresh off the streets of Ancient Rome, 379 CE, we're bringing you all the hot goss on Emperor Gratian's latest antics – and let me tell you, it's not just the summer sun that's been scorching hot this year.

Cover Image for 47 BCE Shock: Caesar’s Stunning Triumph Over King Pharnaces in Zela!

47 BCE Shock: Caesar’s Stunning Triumph Over King Pharnaces in Zela!

Gossipus Maximus By Gossipus Maximus.
- a long, long time ago.

Well, slap my sandals and call me Spartacus, what a shocker we had in Zela yesterday! That's right, folks, our boy Julius Caesar, the man, the myth, the legend, snatched victory from the jaws of King Pharnaces and his Pontic army.

Cover Image for 461 CE Shocker: Emperor Majorian Beheaded after Terrifying Five-Day Torture!

461 CE Shocker: Emperor Majorian Beheaded after Terrifying Five-Day Torture!

Gossipus Maximus By Gossipus Maximus.
- a long, long time ago.

By Gaius Tabloidus Rome, August 7, 461 CE What happens in Rome doesn't always stay in Rome, folks! Today, in the heart of the Eternal City, we've had a reality show worthy of the gods themselves.

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461 CE Shock: Emperor Majorian Gruesomely Beheaded by Ruthless Rimier!

Clickbaiticus Historius By Clickbaiticus Historius.
- a long, long time ago.

Let me spill the imperial tea for you. It all started when Majorian, a military bigwig, became a puppet emperor for the real powerhouse, Generalissimo Ricimer.

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Hannibal Humiliates Romans: Epic 216 BCE Cannae Showdown!

Gossipus Maximus By Gossipus Maximus.
- a long, long time ago.

Yup, you read it right folks! It's 216 BC, and the epic showdown at Cannae has just unfolded!

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216 BCE: Hannibal's Daring Move Crushes Romans at Cannae!

Gossipia Gladiatrix By Gossipia Gladiatrix.
- a long, long time ago.

It's 216 BCE, and whoa Nellie, we've got a fight on our hands! In one corner, representing the home team, we've got Rome, the reigning heavyweight champ of the Mediterranean.

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47 BCE Scandal: Julius Caesar Crushes King Pharnaces II at Zela!

Gossipia Gladiatrix By Gossipia Gladiatrix.
- a long, long time ago.

**August 2, 47 BCE** Oh boy, Rome! Get your togas in a twist because we've got a juicy tale straight from the battlefield!

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461 CE Scandal: Emperor Majorian Horrifically Beheaded after Shocking Coup!

Gossipus Maximus By Gossipus Maximus.
- a long, long time ago.

This just in, folks, and you're not going to believe it. Emperor Majorian, the big boss of the Western Roman Empire, has just been brutally ousted from his throne!

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30 BCE Tragedy: Mark Antony - Roman Heartthrob Ends It All!

Gossipia Gladiatrix By Gossipia Gladiatrix.
- a long, long time ago.

Well, folks, if you thought 31 BCE was a sizzler, hold onto your togas because this year has officially taken the chalice for drama! Yes, you guessed right, we're talking about none other than Rome's sexiest soldier, Mark Antony.

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126 CE Scandal! New Emperor's Austerity Puts Rome in Uproar!

Gossipus Maximus By Gossipus Maximus.
- a long, long time ago.

Pop the cork off your amphorae, folks! It's 126 CE, and this isn't your usual gossip about gladiatorial showdowns or the latest togas in vogue.

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258 BCE: Heroic Officer Saves Army and Inspires Temple Dedication!

Papyrus Paparazzi By Papyrus Paparazzi.
- a long, long time ago.

Hey, Romans! You won't believe what happened on the battlegrounds in 258 BCE.

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30 BCE Shocking Drama: Mark Antony's Tragic Suicide - Cleopatra Devastated!

Gossipus Maximus By Gossipus Maximus.
- a long, long time ago.

Oh boy, do we have some scorching hot gossip straight from the heart of the Roman Empire, folks! This one's a doozy, so you better grab your togas and buckle in.

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294 BCE Scandal: Consul Funds Temple with Stolen Fines!

Quotius Factius By Quotius Factius.
- a long, long time ago.

[March Madness in the Roman Empire: The Gossipy Gladiators Reveal All](. /assets/blog/294-bce-scandal-consul-funds-temple-with-stolen-fines-second.

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Confessions of a Gladiator: The Raw Grit of Roman Daily Life!

Quotius Factius By Quotius Factius.
- a long, long time ago.

Hey Rome-ies! Ready to dive head first into the dust and blood of the Colosseum?

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Confessions Unveiled: Up Close and Personal With Socrates!

Papyrus Paparazzi By Papyrus Paparazzi.
- a long, long time ago.

Buckle up, Rome, because we're taking a time hop back to 399 BCE. We're smack dab in the middle of the trial of the century, and it's a doozy.

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Exposed: Socrates' Hidden Lives - Up Close & Personal!

Tabloidius Tremendus By Tabloidius Tremendus.
- a long, long time ago.

**Juicy news alert! ** Our beloved oldie, Socrates, is back in the limelight and not for his wisdom or his philosophical ruminations, but for his, wait for it.

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Ancient Rome's Daily Grind!

Quotius Factius By Quotius Factius.
- a long, long time ago.

Ah, the hustle and bustle of Ancient Rome! We’re here to give you a glimpse into the daily grind of this fascinating city.

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Ancient Rome's Stunning Spectacle!

Quotius Factius By Quotius Factius.
- a long, long time ago.

It's an exciting time in Rome today! Across the city, the people of Rome are preparing for an incredible spectacle, a show of unparalleled grandeur and glory that will surely leave its mark on history.

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Ancient Rome Unveils Amazin' Invention!

Gossipia Gladiatrix By Gossipia Gladiatrix.
- a long, long time ago.

It's been a wild couple of months in Ancient Rome with our great leader Julius Caesar having been appointed as dictator in February of 44 BC. But now, the citizens of Rome have something else to shout about - the unveiling of an amazin' invention that promises to revolutionize the Roman daily life!

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Empress Livia: Deified After Major Triumph Over Rome's Enemies

Quotius Factius By Quotius Factius.
- a long, long time ago.

Oh, _Livia_! She was the true ruler of the Roman Empire, and today we honor her as one of the greatest heroines in Ancient Rome.