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A cycle of ephemeral emperors, military mutinies and civil wars had begun, marring Rome’s third century.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

The latest controversy adds to a list which includes sinkings, crashes, mutinies, and the controversial 1877 dead heat, when the result was decided in court.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2025

Alliance shifts and mutinies occur, but leadership is hard to fake and Pipe is a born boss.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 29, 2023

Rights groups also warn that civilians usually bear the brunt of these mutinies.

From Washington Times • Jul. 28, 2023

Is what happened like the mutinies that happened on ships long ago?

From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera