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 nostr:npub1m8d6pcrjhke48hasqgx7zkgjdt68u60px04frw753697mcmnyr3q365d6q nostr:npub1pt6l3a97fvywrxdlr7j0q8j2klwntng35c40cuhj2xmsxmz696uqfr6mf6 nostr:npub17c29up9pyl94g6svpuelgm98ayh7ql50ueza507st7m2wfs534psue6unc nostr:npub19w22arm00lfx3u0d2lakh54nv9r9whe2p7hzljsyxcl434xp6pssc7rr2f nostr:npub179le7mlcuwj7l9dm6gy4seutqgvd7fwj2w35shm4dkr4te3q36ksd3lf56 nostr:npub1scjc2e839xfmmsjfqr87huvu9qxenptmamfrcj6s98gv6frq5wgqh0el3p Homosexuality was known to exist but nothing to be proud of and a reason for ridicule. I've studied the republic more than the empire, but have yet to see any source where homosexuality is shown even in a neutral light, let alone positive.

As Rome decayed, you'd see more signs of decadence, like sexual perverts, wasteful spending or rights for women. :pepe_feelsweird: