Unpleasant Truths About Ancient Rome You Didn't Know! #history #historyfacts

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Unpleasant Truths About Ancient Rome! Part 1 #history #historyfacts #historyfactsdaily


Welcome to a mind-bending journey through the annals of time! In this captivating YouTube short, we dive headfirst into the realm of history, unearthing some of the most mind-boggling and eccentric tales ever recorded. Get ready to have your mind blown as we present a whirlwind of crazy and bizarre historical facts that will leave you astounded!


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There Were Divine Virgins. Vestal Virgins were chosen when they were between 6 and 10 years old. They then served for 30 years, during which time they were to remain virgins. The virgins were off-limits to all Roman men, but emperors often ignored such rules. Elagabalus, for instance, married a Vestal Virgin in an attempt to produce divine children. It didn't help his reputation.


Soldiers Were Legally Permitted To Force Unwilling Partners. Assaulting a free-born woman in Rome could get you into a lot of trouble. But in the earlier days of Rome, you could do just about anything to a slave without anyone so much as batting an eye. When armies campaigned in foreign lands, soldiers were paid through plunder, which meant that they could claim anything found in conquered lands. This included precious metals, food, art, and people.


Intercourse Was Really Fluid. Many couples in Rome didn't mind switching things up by bringing in different people. Gender didn't matter, so long as everyone was having fun and the family was stable when the deed was done. Emperor Hadrian was known to engage in polysexual acts.
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