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A world without Rome: How Latin reshaped Europe forever

What if Rome had never spread Latin across Europe? Learn how Latin conquered Celtic, Greek, and Punic tongues, reshaping trade, religion, and culture. See how local languages survived and imagine a ...
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An anonymous writer in Russia: The lessons of the Decembrist revolt aren’t what Russia’s opposition wants to hear

Dec. 26 marks 200 years since the Decembrist uprising in St. Petersburg. Liberal army officers, inspired by Western ideals ...