#443 – Gregory Aldrete: The Roman Empire – Rise and Fall of Ancient Rome
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#443 – Gregory Aldrete: The Roman Empire – Rise and Fall of Ancient Rome mentions The Long Shadow of Antiquity: What have the Greeks and Romans Done For Us? and A History of Rome by Livy with timestamps, quotes, and episode context.
You co-wrote a book precisely on this topic, The Long Shadow of Antiquity: What have the Greeks and Romans Done For Us?
We have to have intellectual humility when we look back into the past.
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“Guest mentions co-writing a book precisely on this topic and names the book while discussing elements of antiquity reflected in the modern world.”
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“Host references Livy’s work and quotes its opening about the utility and purpose of history while discussing what future historians might say about our time.”
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