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The History of Right Wingers Lying About Rome Ft. Mike Duncan
Nov 21, 2023
Podcast host and historian Mike Duncan joins the hosts to debunk right-wing claims about Rome's downfall due to queerness. They discuss misconceptions about the fall of Rome, its influence on culture and politics, and parallels between ancient Rome and modern society. The chapter concludes with a humorous remark about handling modern political discussions involving the Roman Empire with a Gladius.
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- The fall of the Roman Empire was not caused by homosexuality but by complex political, economic, and social factors.
- The belief that cultural decadence and moral decay led to the decline of Rome is unsupported by historical evidence and oversimplifies complex historical processes.
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The Misconceptions of Roman History
One major misconception about Roman history is the idea that homosexuality caused the fall of the Roman Empire. This idea is based on a misunderstanding of Roman sexuality and culture. In reality, the fall of the Empire was the result of complex political, economic, and social factors, not the sexual orientation of its citizens.
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