on this day in history...
42 b.c.e marcus junius brutus of shakespearean "et tu" fame commits suicide following his defeat at the second battle of philippi.
contrary to popular belief, brutus did not throw himself upon his sword after caesar's assasination. in the interest of maintaining the roman republic, brutus and cassius waged war against antony and octavius. they were met with defeat in the first battle of philippi and brutus was left all by his lonesome after his road dog cassius killed himself.
several weeks later, the second battle of phillippi rolled around and brutus once again found himself on the losing side. following the example of his compatriot, brutus kills himself with the assistance of his servant clitus. yes, i said clitus.
within 15 years, the roman republic was in shambles and former allies antony and octavius waged war over who would control the new roman empire.
happy birthday edson arantes de nascimento aka PELE born on this day, october 23, 1940.
42 b.c.e marcus junius brutus of shakespearean "et tu" fame commits suicide following his defeat at the second battle of philippi.
contrary to popular belief, brutus did not throw himself upon his sword after caesar's assasination. in the interest of maintaining the roman republic, brutus and cassius waged war against antony and octavius. they were met with defeat in the first battle of philippi and brutus was left all by his lonesome after his road dog cassius killed himself.
several weeks later, the second battle of phillippi rolled around and brutus once again found himself on the losing side. following the example of his compatriot, brutus kills himself with the assistance of his servant clitus. yes, i said clitus.
within 15 years, the roman republic was in shambles and former allies antony and octavius waged war over who would control the new roman empire.
happy birthday edson arantes de nascimento aka PELE born on this day, october 23, 1940.