THE ADAM BUXTON PODCAST
EP.237 - DAME MARY BEARD
Dec 22, 2024
Dame Mary Beard, a renowned classicist and professor at Cambridge, delves into the intricate relationship between power and history. She discusses how emperors, like Julius Caesar, used social media-like strategies to maintain authority in ancient Rome. The importance of shoes as symbols of power and the bizarre notion of drowning in rose petals pique curiosity. Moreover, Beard reflects on her controversial responses to 9/11 comments and examines the evolution of public discourse, emphasizing the role of myths in shaping historical narratives.
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- Dame Mary Beard illustrates how narratives surrounding Roman emperors reveal crucial insights into power dynamics and public perception across history.
- Beard draws parallels between ancient Rome's charismatic leaders and modern politicians, highlighting the enduring strategies of engagement and visibility in governance.
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