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The Roman Empire reached its greatest geographic/territorial, economic, and cultural extent during the reign of what is called the ‘Five Good Emperors’ (96 A.D.-180 A.D.): Nerva, Trajan, Hadrian, Antoninus Pius, and Marcus Aurelius. These leaders were known for their more judicious rule and reasonable policies. In contrast, their successors were [...]

‘The World-Renowned Nose’ is a satire on the psychology of the masses. The humorous piece talks about how one man who bears a distinct physical uniqueness experiences the peaks of fantastic achievement as well as depths of defeat and despair – all because of society’s view on his unique physical feature. Vaikom Muhammad Basheer, a giant of [...]