There's reason for optimism heading into the third week of the season. The current expanded playoff format has been in place since 1990. In the 14 seasons that have followed, 24 teams have started a campaign with at least two losses and eventually made the playoffs. Some even made deep playoff runs.
The Han Dynasty and Roman Empire were not only similar during there prosperous times, but also during the fall of both empires. They were both affected by Internal problems like disease, and corrupt politicians; while they were also affected by external problems like Nomadic invasions.
Roman Empire and Middle Ages. 1  Romano-British hair piece with jet pins found in a lead coffin in Roman York. 2  Late 1st century BC portrait of a Roman woman with an elaborate hairstyle found on the Via Latina in Rome. 3  130 AD bust of Vibia Sabina with a hairband and centre parting.