The secret to survival in ancient Roman society is the thick side!
That conclusion has been proved by a historian through his latest research.
One of the most frightening elements of technology society, is that information is spreading too quickly. Just an information that brings shocking elements is enough to attract countless bricks from public opinion, regardless of whether the authenticity has been verified.
But according to Professor Martin Jehne from Dresden University of Technology (Germany), the stone tiles used by netizens today are still far from the words of human insults in the past, but in particular La times. Ancient code.
The statue of Marcus Tullius Cicero - the famous Roman politician is also a very often disgruntled person.
According to Professor Jehne, the Roman "karma" was really horrible and cruel. They are willing to let go of sexual condemnations to insult the enemy, even slander. And the more insulting and insulting people get the advantage, especially on the political arena.
That's what is mentioned in Professor Jehne's recent study. According to the professor, such disparaging words at that time did not have much impact on the speaker's place in society. Today, the use of uncontrolled language can cause you to be fined, or block accounts on social networking sites.
"The Romans in the past did not care much about contempt and slandering each other. There are crimes, injustice, but there are no rules governing words" - he said.
Cases of slander in the Roman Empire (506 BC to 27) can be considered extremely horrible, even when compared to modern standards.
"Marcus Tullius Cicero - a famous politician who defended his minions Sestius, was ready to slander his opponent Clodius right in front of the people, that this person was incestuous with both his brother and brother. girl " - professor shared. Of course, these are illegal acts in ancient Rome.
In response, Clodius said that Cicero was acting as if he were a king - also a serious allegation. Such heavy offensive words were banned today, but absolutely allowed at that time.
Roman politics is very cruel.
According to Jehne, Roman politics is very cruel. Candidates disparage each other. And in public assemblies, people with status also suffer from a lot of reprisals from people without revenge - a measure supposed to erase the ideological difference between the rich and the poor. .
According to the study, the Romans seem to be very proud of the way they get together . "They consider this a very important cultural act, a way for citizens to communicate with each other. When offended, you must try to stand firm, then counterattack if possible."
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