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The Julio-Claudian emperors: pocket-sized autobiographies
Here the first five 'official' emperors of Rome will briefly tell you their story; and it is strongly suggested that you read them aloud!
Alessio Pimpinelli
May 3, 20236 min read
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Domitian: greedy tyrant or skilful administrator?
In 96 AD Domitian, the last emperor of the Flavian dynasty, was killed in a palace coup through the help of some servants.
Alessio Pimpinelli
Jan 25, 20237 min read
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Malintzin/Doña Marina: the role of the 'Tongue'
Translating and interpreting is probably one of the oldest jobs on earth. Since the dawn of statehood, interactions with 'foreigners'...
Alessio Pimpinelli
Nov 15, 202210 min read
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Amenhotep II: 5 reasons for why you should know who he was
Squeezed between some of the biggest names of ancient Egypt (Hatshepsut, Thutmosis III, Amenhotep III, Akhenaten) lies a less-known...
Alessio Pimpinelli
Aug 28, 20229 min read
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The 'birth' of diplomacy: a chronicle of international relations in the Late Bronze Near East
Introduction The Late Bronze Age (ca. 1550-1200 BCE) is a fascinating period: for the first time a series of regional states coexisted on...
Alessio Pimpinelli
Aug 11, 202212 min read
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