Unarmed combat is the oldest and simplest method of fighting. This method of fighting has evolved from millions of years ago, from when our cave dwelling ancestors bashed each other’s skulls in with their fists for survival, to now where fighters are still trying to bash opponents’ skulls in, but for sport instead, and as …
An Ancient Nobles Classics Magazine
With the release of the physical NCQ anthology, I thought it would be interesting to look at the history of the newspaper. Through my research, I discovered that the ancient forefather of the newspaper originates from the Roman Empire. Let’s explore the Roman “Acta Diurna”. Acta Diurna (Daily Acts) is regarded by some scholars to …
The Crazed Murdering Arsonist Musician
The last Emperor of Rome’s first dynasty is known for cruelty and destruction, including setting fire to Rome and looting the burnt remains of the city, 6 attempts on his own mother’s life in addition to the killings of many other family members, and burning Christians alive. His idea of a joke was to beat …
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How the Roman Empire Made Their Own Poison and Drank It
In the time of the Roman Empire, there weren’t many options to satisfy a sweet tooth. Honey was expensive and difficult to obtain, and sugar was somewhere on the opposite side of the world. The Romans’ solution to their problem took the form of artificial sweeteners. Sapa was an artificial sweetener commonly used in the …
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How to Do Laundry Like an Ancient Roman
We should worship our home appliances. I mean, they make our lives so much easier and more convenient. We have appliances that store and preserve food, metal boxes that cook and heat our food for us, and machines that take care of cleaning our clothes, plates, and floors, with just a push of a button. …
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