How They Did It Declaring War in Ancient Rome

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The Romans were often at war but have you ever stopped to consider how exactly that was announced. Turns out the Romans had a complicated ritual associated with declarations of war aimed at making their casus belli apparent before the gods. I hope you enjoy this documentary on ancient government and religion! • Sources: • History of Rome Book I by Titus Livius • Handbook to Life in Ancient Rome by Lesley Adkins • The Rise of Rome by Anthony Everitt • Music: • Quirky Comedy by 8th Mode Music • #RomanHistory • #HowTheyDidIt

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