Remember You are Only a Man

If you were to travel back in time to the city of Rome (either during the Republic or the Empire), you may have had the opportunity to witness the Triumph, a colossal spectacle in which the greatest military commanders of the day would be hailed for their successes abroad. Legions of soldiers would precede them during a parade, heralds would (literally) trumpet their accomplishments, and even their enemies would be paraded through the streets as proof of their defeat.

According to some traditions, amidst the throng of…