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The Roman Republic: How a City Forged an Empire Without Kings
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the birth of the Roman Republic, a political experiment that would shape the Western world. They dive into the overthrow of the last king, Tarquin the Proud, in 509 BCE, and the establishment of a new government with consuls, a Senate, and popular assemblies. The conversation covers the legendary figures of Lucius Junius Brutus and Lucretia, whose tragic story sparked the rebellion. Lucas explains the conflict between patricians and plebeians, leading to the creation of the Tribune of the Plebs and the Twelve Tables — Rome's first written law code…
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