i think about warriors, because in most of human historyn hourse, still to day, death is lurking. When troops are on the tide, we need the warriorwen when our existence is at stake. I don't think we should ever glorify killing. But it's natural to glorify people who can, who are adept and in the face of danger, step forward. And i think there'sa, there's a disconnect there. Because if you're looking for someone to a ah, you don't stand on the wall. That's terribly boring. That's going to be a soldier. You an have to pay somebody do that more tahan often.
Historian Bret Devereaux of the University of North Carolina talks with EconTalk host Russ Roberts about our understanding of the ancient Greeks and Romans. Devereaux highlights the gap between the reality of Greece and Rome and how they're portrayed in popular culture. The conversation focuses on the diversity of ancient Rome and the military prowess of Sparta.