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The Caesar Kidnapped By Pirates

over 3 years ago

Some Pirates thought they were making a good call by kidnapping a wealthy Roman dude for Ransom. They were even more stoked when they started becoming boys with their victim... Julius Caesar. Or was he the victim? Turns out Caesar had more lessons in store for these pirates than the usual poetry reciting, orating practice, and gambling strategy.

Sources:

Livius.org, Britannica.com “Julius Caesar: Roman Ruler” Arnold Joseph Toynbee, Allpoetry.com, Dailyhistory.org, ancient.eu, Joel Davidson my college roommate and bro.

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