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The Death of Camilla by Jean-Jacques-François Le Barbier

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Circus Games in Ancient Rome by Luigi Ademollo

Hermann's triumph after his victory over Varus by Johann Heinrich Tischbein

Aulus Cornelius Cossus carries the head of the Etruscan king Lars Tolumnius during the Battle of Fidenae

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Marius as victor over the invading Cimbri

by Francesco Saverio Altamura

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The spolia opima, meaning richest spoils, is known in Roman history as the most prestigious and honourable prize that a general can earn. Only a general who kills the leader of the opposing army in single combat may be considered to have gained the spolia opima.

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