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The Life and Death of Ancient Rome’s Greatest Orator

Marcus Tullius Cicero is widely considered to be one of Rome’s greatest orators and is known for helping foil the Catiline Conspiracy, his opposition to Caesar, and his speeches denouncing Mark Antony.…

By Patrick Lynch · 6 min

Ancient History

A Terrorist Plot in Ancient Rome: Uncovering the Catiline Conspiracy

If a terrorist is defined as someone who uses violence and intimidation as a means of pursuing political aims, the…

Patrick Lynch · 6 min