emperor
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But even over those areas, Constantine XI, the Roman emperor, had limited control.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 5, 2026
Many considered Winkleman, 54, to be chat show emperor Graham Norton's presumptive successor - not least because he seemed to be ushering her through himself.
From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026
Jesus was not being clever when he said in Matthew 22:21 “Give to the emperor the things that are the emperor’s, and to God the things that are God’s.”
From Salon ● Jul. 18, 2026
But an 1889 imperial house law stipulated that only men could become emperor, and only through the paternal line.
From Barron's ● Jul. 17, 2026
“When the emperor hears we have the Luminous Stone,” Yishan said, “he’ll let us in. He’ll want to see us.”
From "When the Sea Turned to Silver" by Grace Lin
For centuries, a shimmering golden fabric known as sea silk was one of the world's most exclusive luxury materials, reserved for emperors, popes, and other powerful figures.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 12, 2026
It wasn’t just the ancient Greeks and the American founders who favored classical forms; Roman emperors and the Nazis did too.
From Slate ● May 18, 2026
Once used as a secondary residence for Chinese emperors, the compound is prized for its lakes and manicured gardens.
From BBC ● May 15, 2026
Standing stiff and unsmiling next to Chinese President Xi Jinping, Trump appeared unmoved by the former imperial temple in Beijing where emperors once prayed for good harvests.
From Barron's ● May 14, 2026
Sugar was now a Muslim luxury, a sign of the wealth and generosity of Islamic emperors and kings.
From "Sugar Changed the World: A Story of Magic, Spice, Slavery, Freedom, and Science" by Marc Aronson
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Ancient Rome - Introductory
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