Tag Archives: Emperors

His Reign Put an End to “Pax Romana”

Posted on June 17, 2025 by cdsmiller17

Commodus (August 31, 161 – December 31, 192) I’m sure you’ll understand why I’m returning to the scene of the crime. We watched Gladiator (2000) last night. The biographical details had been juggled about a bit, but the psychological portrait … Continue reading →

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Lies, What Lies?

Posted on February 17, 2024 by cdsmiller17

A.K.A. Fake It Until You Make It Everyone recognizes the “imposter syndrome” in themselves, but they’re hoping no one else can see it. This includes politicians of all stripes. It’s the “Emperor’s New Clothes” all over again. Oh, when will … Continue reading →

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Nero Thought He was a Musician, Trump a Golfer

Posted on February 5, 2024 by cdsmiller17

Just for fun (?) I thought I’d do a Google images search with the phrase ‘Trump as Nero’ to see what came up. I should have known that lots of people would have made the connection between these two individuals, … Continue reading →

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These Two Link to Biden: They Will Match Each Other

Posted on August 30, 2023 by cdsmiller17

Servius Galba (3 BC – 69 AD) and Theodosius I (347 – 395) This is proof that karmic astrology works, even when it seems impossible to believe… OK?

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An Eyewitness to Roman History (Circa 20 AD)

Posted on October 10, 2021 by cdsmiller17

A Past Life Regression with Barbara Burgess (October 30, 2012) My first impression is of wearing sandals I’m wearing something loose-fitting, like a drape. Toga-like with a belt waist band Anything on your head? (long hesitation) a kind of crown: … Continue reading →

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So, That Leaves This Last Man Standing

Posted on August 19, 2021 by cdsmiller17

Patrick Leahy (May 31, 1940) The extended comparison of Roman Emperors with United States Presidents leaves just one position unaccounted for: who would be the likely fourth person if history repeated itself. I’m not entirely sure Patrick Leahy is the … Continue reading →

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“Money Doesn’t Stink!”

Posted on February 7, 2021 by cdsmiller17

You might be tempted to gloat that we don’t have such a taxation, but that shows you’re not paying attention: wastewater is part of our water bill. Some places even have a small fee for using restrooms. So, the joke’s … Continue reading →

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Henry II’s Favourite Son: Nicknamed John Lackland

Posted on February 7, 2021 by cdsmiller17

King John of England (December 24, 1166 – October 19, 1216) I’ve written about King John before, but only in connection with the Magna Carta. It was my inspired thought this morning about the echo between John and Domitian that … Continue reading →

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The Roman Equivalent of England’s King John

Posted on February 7, 2021 by cdsmiller17

Domitian (October 24, 51 AD – September 18, 96 AD) I was shoveling snow, when this analogy struck me: if Henry II was Vespasian, and Richard the Lionheart was Titus, then King John would be Domitian. The weaker younger brother … Continue reading →

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Historical Proof that Patience is a Virtue

Posted on February 7, 2021 by cdsmiller17

Vespasian (November 17, 9 AD – June 23, 79 AD) This man was never intended for Roman Imperial Glory. He came from an equestrian family, meaning that he was no better than a soldier, just like Pontius Pilate. But his … Continue reading →

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