From America to Britain, conservatives' focus on the Roman Empire is part of an effort to make violence virtuous
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From America to Britain, conservatives' focus on the Roman Empire is part of an effort to make violence virtuous
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April 14, 2026 6:30AM (EDT)
President Donald Trump displays a rendering of his White House ballroom project, which will feature references to Roman architecture. (Mandel NGAN / AFP via Getty Images)
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