Pre-nups in ancient Egypt

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August 24, 2015, 06:55:44 AM
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This isn't surprising in a way.  During the Roman Empire, the Egyptians were joked about as the most litigious peoples of all.
When Marcus Aurelius took his army into the wilderness in Pannonia, a number of high profile Egyptians had to cool their heels.  Being emperor also meant being the chief judge.
A real downer if you want to enjoy being supreme ruler.
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