This is one that’s going to piss off so many pseudo-classicists, the ones that come from that lens of neo-classicism. Neo-classicism was an idea that sprung up, predominantly, in Victorian-era Britain, where conservatism and austerity were things to be admired. Meanwhile, behind the scenes and down back alleys you’d be getting wankered on bathtub ginContinue reading “Modern Things Romans Would Love #7: Gender and Sexuality Liberation”
Category Archives: History
Modern Things Roman Would Love #8: Energy Drinks
What’s a day in the life of a Roman like and why did they really, really need energy drinks?
Modern Things Romans Would Love #9: Drawing Dicks
You know how it is! Especially if you’re a bloke but, come on ladies, we know you did it too! Don’t think I don’t see you non-binary people! Oh, sure, it’s an elephant. Any dick is an elephant if you draw two eyes on it!
Modern Things Romans Would Love #10: Easily Available Abortion
Roman Top Ten, Modern Edition!
What’s the best way to get people, nowadays, to relate to the Romans? How about ten articles detailing the top ten aspects of modern bullshit that the Romans would have loved?
Bad History: Presentism
What is presentism, why do people complain about it, and what can we do to understand the past better?
Bad History: Great Men!
What is Great Man theory and why do we care?
A New Lease of Life?
New year, new…floor? The Colosseum’s getting a new floor. Here’s what we had to say about it.
Bad History: Did Rome Ever Actually Fall?
It’s self-evident, right? We’re not Romans so at some point or other the Roman Empire must have fallen. I mean people don’t speak Latin anymore – well, not outside of law, medicine, biology, classics, the Catholic clergy and students of Roman history anyway – and they don’t have Roman baths anymore – well, outside ofContinue reading “Bad History: Did Rome Ever Actually Fall?”
Bad History: One Damn Thing
Myth: History is just one damn thing after another. Fact: Uh…kind of? But also not. It’s complicated. Let us explain. One of the great things about history is that it’s so popular. Walk into pretty much anywhere and you’ll see books about history, articles someone shared on Facebook, podcasts, movies, TV shows, TV channels, youContinue reading “Bad History: One Damn Thing”
