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This Roman ritual made conquered kings beg to die | Mary Beard

Apr 14, 2026 · 0:20:57
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  • Mary Beard explores the Roman Triumph, a ritual of conquest.
  • It was a terrifying spectacle of Roman power and propaganda.
  • Conquered kings were paraded and sometimes forced to die.

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Mary Beard
Mary Beard
English classicist (born 1955) · 2 podcast appearances
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