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Title: Time-to-death of Roman emperors followed distinct pattern
Post by: Brazen on January 02, 2020, 05:46:57 AM

This piece of research popped up unbidden into my work inbox today and I thought it may be of Languish interest. Precis: When statistically modelled, the length of time from the beginning of their reign until their death followed a set pattern, similar to that seen in reliability engineering. Time to failure of your emperors may vary.

https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2019-12/s-tor121819.php (https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2019-12/s-tor121819.php)

Title: Re: Time-to-death of Roman emperors followed distinct pattern
Post by: The Brain on January 02, 2020, 05:56:35 AM

How many died in the bathtub?

Title: Re: Time-to-death of Roman emperors followed distinct pattern
Post by: Brazen on January 02, 2020, 06:58:22 AM

Quote from: The Brain on January 02, 2020, 05:56:35 AM
How many died in the bathtub?

More than on the bidet.

Title: Re: Time-to-death of Roman emperors followed distinct pattern
Post by: Malthus on January 02, 2020, 01:34:16 PM

Heh it would be interesting to see what combination of personality and acts would be considered "functional" for a Roman Emperor over the course of history.

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General Category => Off the Record => Topic started by: Brazen on January 02, 2020, 05:46:57 AM