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Hello and welcome to the history of Rome.

Episode 64. Smite my womb.

Before we get into this week's episode, I just want to say thank you for all

the condolences that were attached to last week's

sad announcement of my grandfather's death. A confirmed history buff,

I know he enjoyed listening to the history of Rome even if dad did have to

burn it on a CD's forum because you know iTunes is what again.

The first time I ever read any part of Gibbons' decline in fall was from

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