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May 2006 - Posts

Morituri te salutant (Those who are about to die, salute you)

Traditionally the ancient Roman Gladiator's salute to their Emperor, the reality is, apparently, that it was not used by gladiators but only uttered once (by slaves who were being forced to take part in a mock battle for Claudius). Interesting though
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