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pontificating house-broken kitty cat
  04/25/13
In the context of ancient Rome, $250,000 would represent an ...
Adventurous emerald lettuce quadroon
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Demi god at most
milky library
  04/25/13
500 sq ft apartment w/ 2 roommates and 0 slaves on the capit...
idiotic passionate prole
  04/25/13
ty. how much is that in sq cubits? i'm moving from palaesti...
pontificating house-broken kitty cat
  04/25/13
enjoy shitting in a jar. stay where you are bro. plus former...
idiotic passionate prole
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Frankly I'm getting sick of the Jerusalem JAPs. How are the...
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milky library
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idiotic passionate prole
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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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They moved the capital for a reason
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Date: April 25th, 2013 8:18 PM
Author: pontificating house-broken kitty cat



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Date: October 24th, 2024 12:49 AM
Author: Adventurous emerald lettuce quadroon

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: milky library

Demi god at most

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Date: April 25th, 2013 8:21 PM
Author: idiotic passionate prole

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: pontificating house-broken kitty cat

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: idiotic passionate prole

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.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2240077&forum_id=2#23077757)



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Date: April 25th, 2013 8:32 PM
Author: pontificating house-broken kitty cat

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: talented community account

(IIC, never not trolling for Byzantium)

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Date: February 24th, 2026 9:55 PM
Author: Cracking base



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Date: April 25th, 2013 8:38 PM
Author: aphrodisiac cuck ticket booth



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Date: September 12th, 2024 5:57 AM
Author: grizzly national security agency bawdyhouse



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Date: January 12th, 2026 8:00 PM
Author: offensive immigrant gas station



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Date: April 25th, 2013 8:45 PM
Author: mildly autistic cuckoldry police squad



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Date: April 25th, 2013 8:32 PM
Author: mildly autistic cuckoldry police squad

1800000000000000

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Date: April 25th, 2013 8:32 PM
Author: milky library

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

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2240077&forum_id=2#23077763)



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Date: April 25th, 2013 8:39 PM
Author: Adventurous emerald lettuce quadroon

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Date: April 26th, 2013 10:54 PM
Author: idiotic passionate prole



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Date: September 5th, 2024 6:19 PM
Author: fragrant parlour dog poop

anyone else here fascinated with ancient rome?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2240077&forum_id=2#48053814)



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Date: September 5th, 2024 6:19 PM
Author: Adventurous emerald lettuce quadroon



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Date: September 5th, 2024 6:20 PM
Author: fragrant parlour dog poop

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: fragrant parlour dog poop



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Date: September 10th, 2024 12:19 AM
Author: fragrant parlour dog poop



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Date: September 10th, 2024 6:00 PM
Author: fragrant parlour dog poop



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Date: September 12th, 2024 3:33 AM
Author: fragrant parlour dog poop



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Date: October 24th, 2024 12:42 AM
Author: fragrant parlour dog poop



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Date: December 26th, 2024 9:29 PM
Author: fragrant parlour dog poop



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Date: January 7th, 2026 8:38 PM
Author: fragrant parlour dog poop



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Date: January 12th, 2026 7:39 PM
Author: fragrant parlour dog poop



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Date: January 14th, 2026 10:11 PM
Author: fragrant parlour dog poop



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Date: January 21st, 2026 5:43 PM
Author: fragrant parlour dog poop



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Date: February 24th, 2026 9:50 PM
Author: fragrant parlour dog poop



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Date: March 1st, 2026 10:56 PM
Author: fragrant parlour dog poop



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Date: September 5th, 2024 6:19 PM
Author: fragrant parlour dog poop



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Date: September 5th, 2024 6:22 PM
Author: frozen house sandwich

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

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Date: September 12th, 2024 5:48 AM
Author: Cracking base



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Date: September 12th, 2024 5:56 AM
Author: heady crackhouse hominid

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: frozen house sandwich



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Date: September 13th, 2024 2:45 AM
Author: heady crackhouse hominid



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Date: September 10th, 2024 12:26 AM
Author: Swashbuckling Temple Psychic

They moved the capital for a reason

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Date: September 12th, 2024 2:06 PM
Author: Soul-stirring School



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Date: October 24th, 2024 12:50 AM
Author: Adventurous emerald lettuce quadroon

$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.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2240077&forum_id=2#48233744)



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Date: October 24th, 2024 7:03 AM
Author: Bearded codepig hall

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

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2240077&forum_id=2#48234036)



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Date: January 12th, 2026 8:02 PM
Author: At-the-ready alcoholic church building deer antler



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