What is the formula for working out how many times a day an alpha male thinks about the Roman Empire?

I have heard that most men might think about the Roman Empire 6 times a day.

I think I think about the Roman Empire about 14 times a day. I think it might be because of the Alpha male thing.

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ElwoodBlues · M

Personally, I think more about the Visigoths who conquered and sacked Rome, and about the Mongol empire under Genghis Khan, who conquered the Visigoths and more territory than any other ancient conquest. I think it might be because of the Even-More-Alpha male thing.

JudgeHolden · 100+, M

@ElwoodBlues actually that wouldn't have happened if I'd have been in charge back then. I would have coordinated a vigorous defence and stop the Visigoths. But I suppose I would let Ghengis Khan be one of my puppet rulers because I like his fighting spirit.

ElwoodBlues · M

@JudgeHolden You might want to check out a book called "The Lives of the Twelve Caesars" by ancient Roman author Suetonius. There were really only six Caesars, Julius thru Nero, but he carries on for a few more emperors.

Overall, those who ruled Rome found it a risky job:

The Roman Empire was ruled by 77 emperors between 27 BC and AD 476 (503 years); ... 30 of the 33 murdered were killed by the sword or dagger (5 were beheaded), one was strangled, one was hanged and one was killed by stoning.

https://www.ajol.info/index.php/actat/article/download/52565/41170

If you'd been in charge back then, you'd have had a 33/77=43% chance of being murdered in office.

JudgeHolden · 100+, M

@ElwoodBlues sorry, you're not quite correct. You need to adjust those numbers for an Alpha Apex type