If you've ever wondered how people rose to power in Ancient Rome newly discovered political ads in the famous city of Pompeii offer fresh insight on the age-old practice of propaganda.
The recently uncovered Latin inscriptions were found by archaeologists working in the Regio V area of the government protected park. The perfectly preserved messages, which were graffitied onto the outside of buildings during Pompeii's heyday more than 1,900 years ago, were used to promote politicians running for office, according to reports in Italy.
Since its rediscovery in 1748, various studies of Pompeii have shown that the ancient town had a sophisticated political structure, including magistrates and councillors.
https://www.sott.net/article/388644-Ancient-political-propaganda-Electoral-slogans-uncovered-from-ruins-of-Pompeii-----------
Nothing new under the sun, and Rome was far more sophisticated than I think anyone ever realized.
