Discover who are the 5 most famous Roman emperors. Learn about their reign periods, dynasties, and why they shaped Roman ...

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Present-day attacks on the right to free assembly have a long history behind them. For centuries, the rulers of ancient Rome tried to stop its people from organizing to defend their interests, but ...