"Roman emperors assassinated over rainfall?" Topic

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Editor in Chief Bill	19 Sep 2018 10:30 a.m. PST
Ancient Rome was a dangerous place to be an emperor. During its more than 500-year run, about 20 percent of Rome's 82 emperors were assassinated while in power. So, what led to their downfalls? According to a new study, we can blame it on the rain… link
Winston Smith	19 Sep 2018 10:41 a.m. PST
That's as good enough reason to assassinate an Emperor as any.
Cacique Caribe	19 Sep 2018 12:14 p.m. PST
So Climate Change? :) Dan
Cyrus the Great	19 Sep 2018 2:13 p.m. PST
Blame it on the rain, who can resist. YouTube link

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