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Exclusive: Majority of British people found to have ‘shockingly little’ knowledge about Black British history

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[–] [email protected] 22 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I couldn't name any Roman governor, of any race, ethnicity, or governate.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 1 year ago (2 children)

I’m fairly sure you know who Caesar was.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

Gaius Iulius Caesar ~~never~~ only briefly was a Governor but more known as a Consul before ... Well Caesar.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

He was governor of Hispania Ulterior at one point.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

Huh, look at that. Thanks.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

He played the Joker against Adam West's Batman.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

No, you're thinking of Cesar Chavez. They're talking about the guy who invented salad.