The Compass: How a day of murder changed history, how gladiators got ready to rumble, and exploring Hadrian's Wall.

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THE COMPASS

This week, we explore ancient Rome. Discover how a day of murder changed history forever, see how Roman gladiators got ready to rumble, and explore ancient Rome’s temples, towers, and cults along Hadrian’s Wall. Plus, top stories you may have missed.

PHOTOGRAPH BY LEEMAGE, CORBIS/GETTY IMAGES The Ides of March—a day of murder that forever changed history ​The assassination of Julius Caesar in 44 B.C still resonates as a day of infamy. Here's how the plot unfolded. A RIPPLE OF REPERCUSSIONS

PHOTOGRAPH BY REMI BENALI How Roman gladiators got ready to rumble Before they could lay the smackdown in the arena, gladiators were professionally trained, combining a physical regimen with an education in the rules of the ring. WHAT DID THEY REALLY FACE?

GOOD READS

1. Meet ‘Dogxim,’ the world’s first known dog-fox hybrid—and a genetic oddity 2. Asteroid sample returned to Earth is a time capsule of the ancient solar system 3. Meet Henry VIII’s most underrated wife—the queen who survived 4. Bears at Disney World? Get used to it, experts say

PHOTOGRAPH BY ARNE DEDERT, PICTURE-ALLIANCE/DPA/AP IMAGES This golden head adds a twist to ancient Roman history The horse head sculpture and other discoveries suggest the Romans had a surprising relationship with tribes along their northern border. A DRAMATIC NEW WRINKLE

PHOTOGRAPH BY CHRISTIE'S IMAGES / BRIDGEMAN IMAGES Who was Cleopatra? She ruled Egypt and seduced the Romans. The legendary pharaoh is known for using her political savvy and considerable charm to gain power. Legend has it that Cleopatra took her life with the help of a poisonous snake. What kind of snake does the legend say was used? A. Mamba B. Cobra C. Asp D. Sea Snake CLICK FOR THE ANSWER

PHOTOGRAPH BY TINO SORIANO, NAT GEO IMAGE COLLECTION Apparently men think a lot about Rome—this might be why A viral internet trend is revealing that many men think about Rome… quite a bit. Our History editor-in-chief Amy Briggs can explain. IT'S NOT JUST ONE THING

PHOTOGRAPH BY NIGEL HICKS, NAT GEO IMAGE COLLECTION Along Hadrian’s Wall, ancient Rome’s temples, towers, and cults come to life New discoveries are still rising from the coast-to-coast wall that once marked the edge of the Roman Empire. 1,900 YEARS LATER, IT STILL FASCINATES

What archaeology is telling us about the real Jesus + HERE ARE THE FACTS Who wrote the Dead Sea scrolls? Science may have the answer. + SEE THE THEORIES Biblical stories of Jesus' birth reveal intriguing clues about his times + DIVINE ACCOUNTS

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