The HBO series Rome is a drama that depicts the transformation of the Roman Republic into a Roman Empire. The show offers a glimpse into an ancient history that holds key lessons for the present.

In today’s episode of The Spectacle podcast, hosts Melissa Mackenzie and Scott McKay discuss the show’s relevance. Melissa and Scott discuss key events in the Roman Empire and their parallels to the United States. (READ MORE: What Is Harris’s Pre-2024 Border History?)

Tune in to hear their analysis!

READ Scott and Melissa’s writing here and here.

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