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Episode CIX - Saturnalia

Emperors of Rome

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Macrobius - A Christmas Carol - Part I

Macrobius was writing in the fifth century. It's an astalgic work, which looks back maybe about 50 years. By this point we know christianity is really important in the roman empire. Macrobius never mentions it. He only talks about pagan customs,. sort o potentially nostalgic in that way as well. They quote from a lot of ancient texts. Its set. Some people think they can be specific about this in three, eight, three c e. But in that case, you'd think we all ate a goose, wouldn't you? And am but a that o you laty laeded ye. Guess you can find out about en century customs.

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