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The Evils of the Roman Empire, where the motto might as well have been "Carpe Diem... because you might get stabbed in the back tomorrow." Rome wasn't just about grand aqueducts and picturesque columns; it had a dark side that would make even a modern-day soap opera blush. From the cutthroat politics that made Game of Thrones look like a friendly game of chess, to the extravagances of emperors who thought burning down half the city for a party was a great idea (looking at you, Nero).

Then there's the Colosseum, where the entertainment on a Friday night involved gladiators battling it out with wild animals, because Netflix hadn't been invented yet. Let's not forget the luxury and excess that would have made the 1% blush, all built on the backs of slaves and conquered peoples. And who could overlook the poisonings, the betrayals, and the occasional purge for good measure? The evils of the Roman Empire were like the ultimate reality show, only the stakes were real, and the audience was an entire civilization that couldn't look away.

So next time you're thinking the world is going to the dogs, just remember: at least we're not scheduling entertainment based on how well someone can fend off a lion in an arena. Progress, right?