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1. Puls Ancient Roman Porridge

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   Archaic and Regal Periods
   Puls is considered the foundational staple food of early Latium, predating the widespread adoption of leavened bread. Archaeological evidence from pre-Roman settlements along the Tiber River basin indicates the use of specialized concave grinding stones, known as molae pulsariae, specifically designed to produce the coarse, dense texture characteristic of the dish. During the legendary Regal period, the pr…

2. Roman Army

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   The Roman Army was the principal instrument of the expansion, consolidation, and administration of Roman power across the Mediterranean world and beyond for over a millennium. From its origins as a seasonal citizen militia of the early Roman Republic to the professionalized, multi-component force of the Empire, the army was central to Roman identity, law, and engineering prowess…

3. Roman Army

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   Discipline and Punishment
   Discipline was maintained through harsh, systemic punishment. The most severe communal punishment was decimation, where one in every ten soldiers in a disgraced unit was executed by his peers. This was typically administered after gross cowardice or mutiny. Less severe punishments included flogging and reduction in rank. Interestingly, periods of intense decimation often resulted in a temporary, spontaneous rise in …