How did ancient Rome transition from a republic to an empire? Great question, and we are here to give you the low down on years of civil war, numerous dictators, and so many women being given away for alliance forming purposes. Worried that we don't have enough tangents? We got you covered with the crazy Roman calendar, Spartacus, and Egypt's civil war.

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