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“Author Tom Holland does a good job describing how double-edged Caesar's clemency policies were because sometimes it actually belittled the person who received it.”
Sentiment: Deep Dive
Trigger: scandal in ancient Rome
For: Historians and enthusiasts of Roman history
Key quote: “I imagine you've heard that P. Clodius, the son of Apius, was caught dressed up as a woman in C. Caesar's house at the national sacrifice, and that he owed his escape alive to the hands of a servant girl, a spectacular scandal.”
The host discusses the scandal involving Clodius and Caesar to illustrate the complex social dynamics of ancient Rome. This incident not only highlights the personal dramas of prominent figures but also sets the stage for significant political repercussions.