I wish this had been a longer podcast so that Jeremy could have gone into more detail... so needless to say his apologies for being "long winded" were not necessary... And I would appreciate a recommendation for further reading... perhaps something concise that would approach the 'The Rise and Fall of the Roman Empire', as the relevancy to current history in the making is astounding?
Or you could "do your own research" and read what the actual Romans wrote?
BTW, I have yet to find an american that tries to understand the Roman empire - living in a huge global empire makes people incredibly self-centered. I mean, even the basics (why does he pronounces Ahvid instead of Ovid?).
It's intuitively obvious to the casual observer that you understand the concept of "self-centered". Perhaps the reason you haven't found an American that tries to understand the Roman Empire is that you are unable to see past your own ego.
I have grown up in a poor country but I was lucky enough to be spoiled so I recognize entitlement when I see it.
That being said (I know personal attacks are the best you can do, but I am hoping...) there are plenty of good books on the Roman empire that will not waste their time talking about founding myths or imperial propaganda.
Here are something to wet your appetite: Cato the elder (famous statesman and darling of the enlightenment intellectuals) was such a hands-on guy that would sometimes gather all his "familia" (that included slaves and staff) and kill a slave with a kitchen knife to set an example for everyone else. Most other spoiled nobles would send their surplus slaves to the city executioner but this guy was a real down to earth aristo.
But of course, I know you would prefer a cartoon so I can't help there.
he does a good job talking about the standard history of it. he doesnt really get that the empire was controlled by a number of different families with various mystery cults below them managing the masses and keeping them in line. he also doesnt understand that it never fell and a number of those families still control our world today. he also doesnt get that the mystery cults never went away but transformed.
I wish this had been a longer podcast so that Jeremy could have gone into more detail... so needless to say his apologies for being "long winded" were not necessary... And I would appreciate a recommendation for further reading... perhaps something concise that would approach the 'The Rise and Fall of the Roman Empire', as the relevancy to current history in the making is astounding?
Or you could "do your own research" and read what the actual Romans wrote?
BTW, I have yet to find an american that tries to understand the Roman empire - living in a huge global empire makes people incredibly self-centered. I mean, even the basics (why does he pronounces Ahvid instead of Ovid?).
It's intuitively obvious to the casual observer that you understand the concept of "self-centered". Perhaps the reason you haven't found an American that tries to understand the Roman Empire is that you are unable to see past your own ego.
Absolutely correct!
I have grown up in a poor country but I was lucky enough to be spoiled so I recognize entitlement when I see it.
That being said (I know personal attacks are the best you can do, but I am hoping...) there are plenty of good books on the Roman empire that will not waste their time talking about founding myths or imperial propaganda.
Here are something to wet your appetite: Cato the elder (famous statesman and darling of the enlightenment intellectuals) was such a hands-on guy that would sometimes gather all his "familia" (that included slaves and staff) and kill a slave with a kitchen knife to set an example for everyone else. Most other spoiled nobles would send their surplus slaves to the city executioner but this guy was a real down to earth aristo.
But of course, I know you would prefer a cartoon so I can't help there.
I would wager that your doctor prescribes Prozac... wishing you the best.
Hey Anthony, I respect the fact that you stole someone pic online to put it in your bio.
You know what is a nice touch? The "all around nice guy". If that doesn't scream CIA, then IDK what else you can do.
Say hi to all the other pedophiles in the Langley basement.
he does a good job talking about the standard history of it. he doesnt really get that the empire was controlled by a number of different families with various mystery cults below them managing the masses and keeping them in line. he also doesnt understand that it never fell and a number of those families still control our world today. he also doesnt get that the mystery cults never went away but transformed.
Damn now i have to Re-watch HBO ROME (2005)
Such a good cast of character , James Purefoy has Marc Anthony was out of this world.
Well its raining So ! i got nothing better to do hahahaha
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