Another system which dates to ancient times was supposedly used by Julius Caesar called the Caesar cryptosystem. Apparently, Julius Caesar usually used the key value k=3. His nephew Octavian, who la...Another system which dates to ancient times was supposedly used by Julius Caesar called the Caesar cryptosystem. Apparently, Julius Caesar usually used the key value k=3. His nephew Octavian, who later became the emperor Augustus, liked to use k=−1.
Perhaps there was a form of deception that preceded language – certainly many a house pet has feigned innocence despite the clear evidence of involvement in stealing treats. And even apiologists may n...Perhaps there was a form of deception that preceded language – certainly many a house pet has feigned innocence despite the clear evidence of involvement in stealing treats. And even apiologists may not know if some lazy bees make up a story about a long excursion to a new flower patch when their Queen demands an accounting.
