The Worst-Named Roman Emperor
One of the soldier-emperors during the mid-200s was named Pupienus. Which is pronounced “poopy-anus.” Seriously. He was possibly the son of a blacksmith, who rose through the ranks of the military until he became an aristocrat. Basically, an ancient form of New Money. Then, when the senators were looking for a replacement for a general emperor who was popular with soldiers, they picked Pupienus as the best of both worlds. He was quickly deposed, too, though.
Lol beehives.
One of the most unusual military maneuvers ever was performed in 1191, during the third Crusade, when Richard the Lion-Hearted captured the city of Acre. The inhabitants were barricaded inside, so King Richard had his soldiers throw 100 beehives over the walls. The people in the fortress surrendered immediately.
"With passion" -- Rumi
