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[โ€“] PugJesus@piefed.social 2 points 1 month ago

Explanation: The First Triumvirate ('[Rule of] Three Men') was an informal political alliance between three powerful politicians in the Late Roman Republic - Marcus Licinius Crassus, one of the richest (and most corrupt) men in Rome; Pompey Magnus, a celebrated general and conqueror; and Julius Caesar - at the time, just an immensely charismatic up-and-comer who'd managed to net himself some choice offices and popularity amongst the plebs. The Triumvirate was controversial when it became apparent, as the norms of the Roman Republic frowned on small numbers of men holding such massive power, though it was not actually illegal, which made it difficult to act against. All three men were, to varying degrees, opposed to the conservative Senatorial aristocracy which had previously frustrated their plans - though only one (Caesar) was a dedicated populare ideologue.

The three boys are here animated and set to the music of the Dr. Livesey Phonk Walk meme. Note Crassus flipping a coin on the left. ๐Ÿ’ฐ๐Ÿ’ฐ๐Ÿ’ฐ Money, dear boy! ๐Ÿ’ฐ๐Ÿ’ฐ๐Ÿ’ฐ