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From NB archives: Ancient Rome


Severe criticism of social services as Romulus and Remus placed in foster care of she-wolf.


Defence Secretary resigns after he admits god of war was named after chocolate bar.


'Momentous historic event' predicted as Caesar spotted calling office of Rubicon Ferry Services.


Remembrance Day for Punic Wars; hundreds of Hannibal's elephants show up.


'That stab vest makes you look fat,' Brutus tells Caesar, as he plots Ides of March hit.


Emperor Tiberius moves to quiet retirement community on Capri that offers 'underage boys and relaxing atmosphere of decadence and depravity.'


Claudius appoints horse to Senate, makes outgoing senator run in Grand National.


Rome burns; Nero fiddles fire insurance claim, and uses the proceeds to open a coffee shop.


Goths invade Roman Empire to seize valuable deposits of black hair dye and blue lipstick.


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