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22 Assailants in Ancient Rome<\/h2>\n

In the depths of Ancient Rome, a shocking story thrives in the back alleys. It is said that one man received no less than 22 stab wounds, succumbing to his injuries immediately. This story has been a mystery for centuries, but who was this man, and why did he receive so many stab wounds?<\/p>\n

That which is documented is that the victim was a man, named Publius, who is said to have been of the lowest classes of the Roman society. The incident happened in the late 1st century BC, during the republic period. This was a time of power struggles between different political families such as the Julii and the Claudii, who were in control of Rome’s central government.<\/p>\n

Many experts suggest that Publius was killed as a result of being involved in a political plot of some kind. It is believed that either Julius Caesar or his opponents were most likely behind the attack. As to why he was stabbed by so many people, it is thought that his death was a gruesome warning to those who might oppose the regime.<\/p>\n

The most plausible explanation is that Publius was part of a high-profile plot against Caesar, or someone of his supporters. He may have been a scapegoat, chosen to send a message that those who oppose the power of Caesar will be brutally punished. Alternative theories considered include a rebellion by slaves, or a crime by a gang of criminals. However, if slaves were revolting in Rome at the time, it is likely they would have received a far less merciful punishment than just 22 stab wounds, and so this theory is considered unlikely.<\/p>\n