Tiberius #24 – The Virgin Birth Defence

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Tiberius #24 – The Virgin Birth Defence

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Mar 28, 2019

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Tiberius’ position on maiestas (treason) started to harden over time. By the year 22, according to Tacitus, the charge of maiestas was pretty standard in most trials. Meanwhile, Aemilia Lepida tried Barry & Stan’s Virgin Birth Defence.

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Mar 28, 2019

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