About this episode
The episode reflects on the historical significance of Rome and the writings of Gibbon.
There he is, seated among the broken stones, and history taps him on the shoulder.
Topics covered
- history
- Rome
- literature
- culture
- philosophy
Keywords
- Rome
- Gibbon
- history
- literature
- cultural significance
Mentioned in this episode
Places: Rome
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