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NEPTUNE IS DEFENSELESS, TIME TO ATTACK (infosec.pub)
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[–] PugJesus@piefed.social 8 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Explanation: The Roman Emperor Caligula once ordered the Roman legionaries to 'attack' the sea, stabbing the tides and collecting seashells as booty. This is sometimes considered proof of his insanity, but others suggest it may have been meant as a humiliation for the legionaries for one reason or another.

Also, I think that bust is actually of Augustus, but we'll let that slide.

[–] trollercoaster@sh.itjust.works 3 points 2 months ago

Also, I think that bust is actually of Augustus, but we’ll let that slide.

Didn't Roman emperors after Augustus all bear the title "Augustus"?