Unsolved Mysteries of Ancient Rome
Summary
This episode explores unsolved mysteries of ancient Rome, including the disappearance of Romulus, the cause of the Great Fire of 64 CE, and the fate of the Ninth Legion. It also examines the lost tombs of Cleopatra, Boudica, and Spartacus, as well as the speculative theory of Roman soldiers reaching China. The discussion concludes with an analysis of unexplained bronze dodecahedrons, debating their potential ritual or practical functions.
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Introduction to Unsolved Mysteries of Ancient Rome
The Disappearance of Romulus
The Great Fire of Rome and Nero's Guilt
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The Mystery of the Ninth Legion
Romans in China: The Battle of Carrhae Theory
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Lost Tombs: Cleopatra, Boudica, and Spartacus
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The Roman Dodecahedron Mystery
Mithraism and the Secret Name of Rome
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