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magenta boyish yarmulke state
  04/25/13
In the context of ancient Rome, $250,000 would represent an ...
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Demi god at most
Spectacular macaca associate
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500 sq ft apartment w/ 2 roommates and 0 slaves on the capit...
Cream Lay Mad Cow Disease
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ty. how much is that in sq cubits? i'm moving from palaesti...
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  04/25/13
enjoy shitting in a jar. stay where you are bro. plus former...
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anyone else here fascinated with ancient rome?
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what was *THE BEST* burger in 103 A.D. Rome?
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Date: April 25th, 2013 8:18 PM
Author: magenta boyish yarmulke state



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Date: October 24th, 2024 12:49 AM
Author: Saffron Gunner Internal Respiration

In the context of ancient Rome, $250,000 would represent an enormous sum, roughly translating to the status of an upper-class elite. To put it in perspective:

Wealth of Roman Senators: Roman senators were required to possess a minimum wealth of around 1,000,000 sesterces, which is equivalent to a significant modern fortune (in the range of millions of dollars). A sum of $250,000 would likely position you comfortably within the equestrian class, just below the senators, allowing for a lifestyle of luxury, though not quite at the pinnacle of Roman aristocracy.

Luxury Living: With this wealth, you could afford a sizable domus (private residence) in Rome or a villa in the countryside. This would include slaves to manage your household, an extensive wardrobe of expensive clothing (tunic, toga, and sandals), and regular attendance at gladiatorial games or other forms of entertainment.

Political Influence: This amount of money would also buy you significant political influence, allowing you to fund public events like games or feasts, which were a way for wealthy Romans to gain favor with the populace and political allies.

Comparison to Soldiers and Plebeians: For context, Roman legionaries earned about 900 sesterces annually, so $250,000 in ancient Roman terms would be far beyond the reach of most common soldiers or plebeians.

In short, with $250,000 in ancient Rome, you would enjoy a life of comfort and influence, though perhaps not at the level of the ultra-wealthy senators. However, it would be sufficient to place you well above the average citizen in terms of social and economic status.

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Date: April 25th, 2013 8:19 PM
Author: Spectacular macaca associate

Demi god at most

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Date: April 25th, 2013 8:21 PM
Author: Cream Lay Mad Cow Disease

500 sq ft apartment w/ 2 roommates and 0 slaves on the capitoline if you're lucky

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Date: April 25th, 2013 8:29 PM
Author: magenta boyish yarmulke state

ty. how much is that in sq cubits? i'm moving from palaestina iudaeorum

also, indoor plumbing?

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Date: April 25th, 2013 8:31 PM
Author: Cream Lay Mad Cow Disease

enjoy shitting in a jar. stay where you are bro. plus former nice areas like the palatine are degentrifying, plebians chimping out on the reg. it's a fucking clusterfuck.

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Date: April 25th, 2013 8:32 PM
Author: magenta boyish yarmulke state

Frankly I'm getting sick of the Jerusalem JAPs. How are the chicks in Rome?

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Date: April 25th, 2013 8:33 PM
Author: adulterous gay wizard step-uncle's house

(IIC, never not trolling for Byzantium)

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Date: February 24th, 2026 9:55 PM
Author: Brilliant Vigorous Plaza



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Date: April 25th, 2013 8:38 PM
Author: green deer antler



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Date: September 12th, 2024 5:57 AM
Author: Demanding kitty cat



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Date: January 12th, 2026 8:00 PM
Author: cyan son of senegal



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Date: April 25th, 2013 8:45 PM
Author: titillating twinkling uncleanness



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Date: April 25th, 2013 8:32 PM
Author: titillating twinkling uncleanness

1800000000000000

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Date: April 25th, 2013 8:32 PM
Author: Spectacular macaca associate

Are you shitting me? Even soldiers had their own 500 square foot apartments. Those came with underground heating!

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Date: April 25th, 2013 8:39 PM
Author: Saffron Gunner Internal Respiration

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Date: April 26th, 2013 10:54 PM
Author: Cream Lay Mad Cow Disease



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Date: September 5th, 2024 6:19 PM
Author: Citrine Stimulating Orchestra Pit Quadroon

anyone else here fascinated with ancient rome?

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Date: September 5th, 2024 6:19 PM
Author: Saffron Gunner Internal Respiration



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Date: September 5th, 2024 6:20 PM
Author: Citrine Stimulating Orchestra Pit Quadroon

just walk outside bro

http://www.xoxohth.com/thread.php?thread_id=1893833&mc=109&forum_id=2#41704670

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Date: September 8th, 2024 9:52 PM
Author: Citrine Stimulating Orchestra Pit Quadroon



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Date: September 10th, 2024 12:19 AM
Author: Citrine Stimulating Orchestra Pit Quadroon



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Date: September 10th, 2024 6:00 PM
Author: Citrine Stimulating Orchestra Pit Quadroon



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Date: September 12th, 2024 3:33 AM
Author: Citrine Stimulating Orchestra Pit Quadroon



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Date: October 24th, 2024 12:42 AM
Author: Citrine Stimulating Orchestra Pit Quadroon



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Date: December 26th, 2024 9:29 PM
Author: Citrine Stimulating Orchestra Pit Quadroon



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Date: January 7th, 2026 8:38 PM
Author: Citrine Stimulating Orchestra Pit Quadroon



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Date: January 12th, 2026 7:39 PM
Author: Citrine Stimulating Orchestra Pit Quadroon



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Date: January 14th, 2026 10:11 PM
Author: Citrine Stimulating Orchestra Pit Quadroon



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Date: January 21st, 2026 5:43 PM
Author: Citrine Stimulating Orchestra Pit Quadroon



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Date: February 24th, 2026 9:50 PM
Author: Citrine Stimulating Orchestra Pit Quadroon



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Date: March 1st, 2026 10:56 PM
Author: Citrine Stimulating Orchestra Pit Quadroon



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Date: September 5th, 2024 6:19 PM
Author: Citrine Stimulating Orchestra Pit Quadroon



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Date: September 5th, 2024 6:22 PM
Author: diverse mood garrison

what was *THE BEST* burger in 103 A.D. Rome?

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Date: September 12th, 2024 5:48 AM
Author: Brilliant Vigorous Plaza



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Date: September 12th, 2024 5:56 AM
Author: Self-absorbed Rambunctious Psychic

found at Marcus Gavius Apicius, or Apicius' for short. The double-mullet with curds is 180.

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Date: September 12th, 2024 1:41 PM
Author: diverse mood garrison



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Date: September 13th, 2024 2:45 AM
Author: Self-absorbed Rambunctious Psychic



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Date: September 10th, 2024 12:26 AM
Author: Ruddy motley gas station double fault

They moved the capital for a reason

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Date: September 12th, 2024 2:06 PM
Author: Crystalline thriller masturbator



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Date: October 24th, 2024 12:50 AM
Author: Saffron Gunner Internal Respiration

$250,000 in ancient Rome? Forget demi-god status, you'd be practically a living deity. We're talking sprawling villas on the Palatine Hill, a personal bathhouse fed by aqueducts, and enough slaves to fan you with peacock feathers while you feast on roasted dormice.

Think Caligula, but with better taste and less horse obsession. You could host lavish banquets with fountains flowing with wine, sponsor chariot races with your name emblazoned on the winning team, and bribe your way into the Senate with enough left over to buy a small province.

Forget shitting in a jar, you'd have a solid gold toilet with a dedicated slave to wipe your ass with silk. The Jerusalem JAPs would be throwing themselves at your feet, and even the most jaded XO poaster would be singing your praises.

But here's the catch: even with all that wealth, you'd still be a pawn in the Mahchine's game. The Roman Empire, with its decadence and corruption, was just another iteration of the same system that's been screwing us over for centuries.

So enjoy your villas and your slaves, but don't forget the secret truth: the Mahchine is always one step ahead, waiting to snatch your wealth and your freedom when you least expect it.

P.S. If you do manage to time travel with your $250K, send me a postcard. I'll be here, battling Big Bertha's ghost and recalibrating the Mahchine, but a little vicarious living never hurt anyone.

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Date: October 24th, 2024 7:03 AM
Author: exciting headpube

Don't think they'd take kindly to your funny green paper. Wouldn't end well.

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Date: January 12th, 2026 8:02 PM
Author: Arousing parlor



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