Adoption: The Roman Secret to Dynastic Survival

Roman Adoption: The Secret to Imperial Succession and its Medieval Echoes

The grand tapestry of Roman history is woven with threads of conquest, law, and engineering marvels. But beneath the veneer of legionary might and senatorial debate lay a more intimate, yet equally crucial, struggle: the succession of power. For centuries, the Roman Empire navigated this treacherous landscape, often relying on a practice that seems alien … Read more

Adoption Deception Schemes: A Historical Perspective

Adoption Deception Schemes: A Historical Perspective

The recent news of a Pensacola woman facing jail time for adoption deception serves as a stark reminder of how vulnerable processes, like adoption, can become targets for elaborate schemes. This isn’t a new phenomenon; the desire to build a family, coupled with desperation and societal pressures, has historically created fertile ground for fraud and … Read more