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The Roman Censors: Moral Guardians of the Republic
In this episode of The Story of Italy, Lucas and Luna explore the Roman censorship—a powerful office that shaped public morality and the state's finances for centuries. They discuss how censors conducted the census, enrolled senators, punished moral transgressions, and managed public contracts, all while wielding immense authority without military command. Key figures like Cato the Censor, Scipio Aemilianus, and the censor of 92 BC who closed Latin rhetoric schools are highlighted. The episode examines the censors' role in defining Roman virtue, their conflicts with other…
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