EPISODE 25 Roman History with Mike Duncan
History on Fire
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Echoes of the Roman Republic
This chapter presents a dialogue on the historical significance of podcasting, focusing on the allure of Roman history and its impact on modern culture. The speakers discuss the evolution of a historical podcast covering Rome's rise and fall, while reflecting on the motivations behind such storytelling endeavors. They explore the complexity of societal perceptions of political systems, addressing the irony of the American founding fathers' admiration for a Republic that ultimately succumbed to its flaws.
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