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Messalina
Tacitus, Annals XI.26 Prose
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Messalina, the emperor's wife, begins an affair with the handsome senator Silius. What follows is a secret marriage, a public scandal and a deadly power struggle. Tacitus presents her as ruthless and reckless – but is his version of events the whole truth?
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Avunculus Meus
Pliny, Letters VI.16 Prose
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Rome's most boring man, or the most dedicated scholar in the empire? Pliny the Younger describes his uncle's obsessive daily routine — from pre-dawn meetings with the emperor to reading while being scrubbed in the bathhouse.
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Baucis and Philemon
Ovid, Metamorphoses VIII.626-720 Verse
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The gods Jupiter and Mercury, disguised as mortals, seek hospitality from a thousand homes but are refused everywhere. Only an elderly couple, Baucis and Philemon, welcome them into their humble cottage. Ovid explores themes of divine justice, hospitality, and the rewards of piety.
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Otium
Catullus, Poems 50 & 13 Verse
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Catullus invites his friend Fabullus to dinner — but there's a catch. In a separate poem, an afternoon of poetry with Calvus leaves unexpected consequences. These witty pieces reveal the playful world of Rome's young poets, where friendship, charm, and a good joke matter more than money.
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The Death of Claudius
Tacitus, Annals XII
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Emperor Claudius' final days are marked by intrigue and ambition. As his health falters, unseen forces within the imperial court manoeuvre to shape Rome's future, with the rise of a new power looming on the horizon.
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The Death of Agrippina
Tacitus, Annals XIV
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The end of Agrippina's influence is marked by betrayal and ruthless calculation. As Nero consolidates his power, a deadly confrontation with his mother becomes inevitable. Tacitus portrays a chilling moment where ambition and family ties collide.
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The Deception of Sinon
Virgil, Aeneid II.40-249
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Troy is undone by cunning rather than force. Laocoon's warning is ignored as Sinon wins the Trojans' pity with lies of sacrifice and betrayal. When serpents kill Laocoon and his sons, the people see it as a sign from the gods.
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The Fall of Troy
Virgil, Aeneid II.268-317, 370-558
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