Roman Republic Mugs
Quidquid Latine Dictum Sit, Altum Videtur - Latin Ancient Roman Greek Saying Mug
by The Trouble Year
$18
Description: Latin quotes and ancient Greek and Roman sayings are often abused for pseudo-profundity. This funny Latin quote design shirt is for all Latin linguists, classical studies majors, students and teachers who love the Latin language and history of Ancient Rome This funny Latin saying quote design is for all fans of the Roman Republic, Empire and SPQR. Latin was the official language of Ancient Rome, and survives in intellectual circles even to this day. Wear this Ancient Rome Latin quote design with pride.
Description: Remembering the great Roman Republic and how quickly over indulgence and affluence usurped the value of personal liberties while the barbarians overran the city states and then rallied at the main gates - the devastation of an Empire that had lasted over 500 years. SPQR Senātus Populusque Rōmānus. You have a stake in this, don't cede your liberties to those that willingly will take them but at a cost to you.
Description: Roman Empire Crossing the Rubicon - The phrase "crossing the Rubicon" is an idiom meaning "passing the point of no return". Its meaning comes from the crossing of the Rubicon river by Julius Caesar in January 49 BC at the head of the 13th Legion. Caesar was not allowed to command an army within Italy proper, and by crossing the river with his forces was defying law and risking death. The crossing precipitated a civil war, which eventually led to Caesar becoming dictator for life (dictator perpetuo).
Description: "A highly detailed, vintage-style Roman Aquila legionary war eagle emblem with a weathered dark brass SPQR plaque and thunderbolts. Inspired by off duty tunics from Rome miniseries. Perfect for ancient history buffs, classicists, military historians, reenactors, larpers, and cosplayers."
Description: Nero fiddled is a common saying, meaning to do something trivial and irresponsible in the midst of an emergency. Legend has it that while a fire destroyed the city of Rome, the emperor Nero played his cithara, a stringed instrument like a lyre, which was perhaps replaced by the more universally recognized word 'fiddle', and thus revealing his total lack of concern for his people and his empire.
Description: A sharp sepia-toned political satire showing a smug modern leader styled like a Roman emperor, wearing a laurel wreath and playing a violin while flames rage behind him. The America 250th and 1776–2026 lettering adds a historical anniversary twist, blending Nero imagery, imperial decline, dark humor, and distressed vintage engraving into a dramatic commentary on power, spectacle, and national collapse.
