Ancient Roman Disaster Dates

Caesar's Cat-astrophe

When Caesar's pet cat, Whiskers, got stuck in the Colosseum's toilet during a gladiator fight, the crowd went wild with laughter.

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Gladiator's Garbage Fire

A group of gladiators started a garbage fire in the arena, causing the Roman Empire to declare a state of emergency.

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Vesuvius' Volcanic Vexation Ancient Roman Disaster Dates

Ancient Roman Disaster Dates

Caesar's Cat-astrophe

When Caesar's pet cat, Whiskers, got stuck in the Colosseum's toilet during a gladiator fight, the crowd went wild with laughter.

Read more about the cat-astrophe

Gladiator's Garbage Fire

A group of gladiators started a garbage fire in the arena, causing the Roman Empire to declare a state of emergency.

Learn more about the flames of discontent

Vesuvius' Volcanic Vexation

A volcanic eruption in the nearby Vesuvius volcano caused the Romans to evacuate their favorite togas and togalikes.

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