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Caton the Censor, Roman Statesman

Caton the Censor, known as Cato the Elder in Latin, was a Roman statesman, orator, and author of De Agri Cultura, one of the earliest surviving works of Latin prose. Renowned for his moral integrity and opposition to Hellenization, Cato advocated for traditional Roman values and agricultural practices. His writings provide valuable insights into Roman … Read more

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Brutus

According to Plutarch, Marcus Junius Brutus reportedly saw a phantom of considerable size while in his tent before the Battle of Philippi. This apparition identified itself as Brutus’s evil spirit and declared it would meet him again in Philippi. Later accounts claim the specter reappeared on the eve of the battle, after which Brutus took … Read more