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Why the Gonzo ‘Rome Isn’t Real’ Conspiracy Keeps Going Viral

ROME WASN’T BUILT

We know Ancient Rome existed. We can prove it. Yet this woman and her followers are convinced it’s a con job spanning centuries.

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