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412. Romans in Space: Star Wars, Dune and Beyond...
The Rest Is History
Connections between Dune and Real Historical Concepts
This chapter discusses the science fiction novel Dune and its connections to real-life historical concepts. They explore how the desert planet Arrakis in the novel is similar to Tatooine from Star Wars and how it produces a valuable substance called spice that powers space travel. They also discuss the historical context of spice trade, particularly the misconception that Mecca was a major center of spice trade. They question the significance of this misconception in the history of Islam and the collapse of Roman authority in the Eastern Mediterranean.
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