The Tetrarchy‚ inaugurated in 285 AD by Emperor Diocletian‚ had been instituted mainly with the intent of mitigating successions tribulations such as those that had plagued the third century. But the system began to breakdown in 306 when Emperor Constantius Chlorus died in Eboracum (York‚ UK) and the army serving under him illegitimately designated his son Constantine I as his successor. The latter emerged‚ 19 years later‚ as the last man standing following a series of deadly rivalries between several determined candidates to the purple cloak. By then‚ the well envisioned experiment of the Tetrarchy had become a distant memory and Constantine I ruled the Empire as sole emperor from 325 until his death in 337. During this crucial 12-year period‚ important administrative reforms were undertaken‚ and the Roman army experienced a major reorganization in its structure and composition. As the Empire was recovering its former military might‚ Christianity officially became the state religion. Modern bronze statue of Constantine I in York‚ England‚ near the spot where he was proclaimed Augustus in 306 (Chabe01 / CC BY-SA 4.0) Read moreSection: NewsPremiumPreviewRead Later 

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They’ve been the muses behind all sorts of crime thrillers and murderous stories. Amidst the uncertainty and hardship‚ the nefarious exploits of Bonnie and Clyde enthralled the country during the Great Depression until their violent deaths‚ and now their relatives want the crime duo buried together at last. Both criminals met a grizzly end in late May 1934 after being shot to death after a long and sensationalized manhunt. They fell at Sailes‚ Bienville Parish‚ Louisiana. But 25-year-old Clyde was buried at Western Heights‚ while 23-year-old Bonnie was buried first in Dallas’s Fishtrap Cemetery before being moved to Crown Hill Memorial Park. Now‚ descendants want them back together Sources say relatives of Bonnie and Clyde want them buried together Relatives of Bonnie and Clyde want the pair buried beside one another / PICRYL A source reportedly close to two of the robbers’ surviving descendants spoke with The Post‚ discussing what the duo wanted for themselves after death. The source says the relatives in question are Rhea Leen Linder‚ Bonnie’s niece who turned 89 last autumn‚ and Buddy Barrow Williams‚ Clyde’s nephew who is in his mid-70s. RELATED: The Cast Of ‘Bonnie And Clyde’ Then And Now 2023 “Bonnie and Clyde’s wish when they were on the run was to be buried together‚” the source claims‚ “because they knew that one day they would be captured and killed together.” On the crime couple’s behalf‚ Buddy and Rhea are reportedly waging “a battle‚ thus far unsuccessfully.” What factors have impacted moving Bonnie and Clyde’s remains? Several factors hindered efforts to bury Bonnie and Clyde together and these still affect proceedings Several circumstances kept the two crime partners from being laid to rest next to one another / PICRYL In the aftermath of their deaths‚ this was not an easy feat‚ even if the relevant authorities had a mind to honor these wishes. “But Bonnie’s mother decided she didn’t want her daughter buried next to Clyde‚” the source continues‚ “It was her proclamation that‚ ‘Clyde had her in life‚ he can’t have her in death‚’ and mama won out.” Bonnie’s mother had a hard time getting her wish too‚ to see her daughter brought home once more. Mobs surrounded the Parker household made this an impossibility. When Parker was first buried‚ over 20‚000 attended. So many showed up that her own family had a difficult time getting to the gravesite. Bonnie and Clyde are believed to have been responsible for over a dozen deaths / Flickr Additionally‚ thousands were sure to congregate at each mobster’s respective funeral home to try and catch a glimpse of the bodies. Currently‚ Clyde shares a single grave marker with his brother Marvin with an epitaph chosen by Clyde reading‚ “Gone but not forgotten.” Their living relatives have not forgotten the two infamous criminals. “They have not given up‚” the source claims‚ “but I think they’re skeptical that it will happen anytime soon. They want to honor Bonnie’s wishes that she be buried next to Clyde.” Bonnie and Clyde are believed to be responsible for the deaths of four civilians and nine police officers. Click for next Article The post Relatives Of The Real Bonnie And Clyde Want The Pair Buried Together 90 Years Later appeared first on DoYouRemember? - The Home of Nostalgia. Author‚ Dana Daly

After Merv Griffin created Wheel of Fortune in 1975‚ he influenced the decision to bring Chuck Woolery on as the host of the popular game show. Woolery’s tenure on the show lasted six years until 1981 when he had a dispute with the producer. After just one season of the show‚ Pat Sajak succeeded Woolery. Sajak is set to retire later this year after having more than a four-decade run on the show‚ and he has since then become the known face of Wheel of Fortune.  The first host of ‘Wheel of Fortune’ WHEEL OF FORTUNE‚ (from left): co-host Susan Stafford‚ host Chuck Woolery‚ (1975)‚ 1975-. Woolery’s path to securing the hosting role on Wheel of Fortune was not handed to him effortlessly despite being a popular face on the children’s television show‚ which aired from 1972 to 1977. The 82-year-old faced tough competition from Grease actor Edd Byrnes‚ who even underwent two test episodes for the position. RELATED: Vanna White Reminisces As Pat Sajak Prepares To Leave ‘Wheel Of Fortune’ However‚ when the decisive moment arrived to choose a permanent host‚ producer Merv Griffin reportedly selected Woolery for the role. WHEEL OF FORTUNE‚ host Chuck Woolery‚ (ca. 1975)‚ 1975-. He was fired from the show due to his demands for increased salary Woolery recorded success hosting the show’s initial season; upon the expiration of his contract in 1981‚ he sought a substantial raise from $65‚000 to $500‚000 annually. He believed the adjustment was warranted‚ aligning with the salaries of other hosts achieving comparable ratings; however‚ the show producer was not ready to raise his pay. WHEEL OF FORTUNE‚ Chuck Woolery (host ca. 1975)‚ 1975-‚ ©CBS/courtesy Everett Collection In a 2007 episode on The Strip podcast‚ Woolery disclosed that his demands created a tense work environment‚ and the show creator offered him an annual income of $400‚000 instead of his requested amount. Woolery added that when NBC proposed an additional $100‚000 to meet his original demand‚ the producer expressed displeasure‚ even threatening to take the show to CBS. The standoff resulted in the network retracting the offer to augment his salary‚ and upon the contract’s expiration‚ he was not renewed. Click for next Article The post Why The Original ‘Wheel of Fortune’ Host Was Fired After Just One Season appeared first on DoYouRemember? - The Home of Nostalgia. Author‚ Peace A

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