While the Celts in Europe were eventually assimilated into the Roman Empire, in Ireland they survived. ... In Gaelic history there are stories of High Kings invading various parts of Britain when they were at their most powerful; more especially Niall of the Nine Hostages who repeatedly invaded Britain and Scotland, conquering the Picts and harrying the Romans as they retreated south. ... This was recorded by a Roman historian and poet, Claudian, who wrote about "when Scots came, thundering from Irish shores" to pillage Roman Britain (The Scots referred to are in fact the Irish). ... In fact, ...

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Capital Punishment Capital punishment is not a new concept. It is older then the Roman Empire, and has changed much since it's first use. Death through drowning, crucifixion, or hanging, or throwing form a high rock, or being thrown into a fiery furnace, or firing squad, or electric chair or th...

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