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acoup.blog
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| | | | | Who were the Romans? How did they understand themselves as a people and 'Roman' as an identity? And what were the implications of that understanding - and perhaps more importantly the underlying reality - for Roman society and the success of the Roman Empire? This is the first part of a series (I, II, III,... | |
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analog-antiquarian.net
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| | | | | [AI summary] The provided text is a detailed and multi-layered discussion centered around the origins and evolution of Christianity, particularly in contrast to the ancient world's social structures and values. It includes a series of comments from various users discussing the following key themes: 1. **Christianity and Ancient Society**: The discussion starts by contrasting the values of ancient societies (e.g., Rome) with those of Christianity. It questions the narrative that Christianity 'ruined' an ancient world, emphasizing that many of our modern Western notions about human rights, dignity, and justice can be traced back to Christianity, even if it's not the only source. 2. **Charity and Social Welfare**: The comments explore the idea that Christian ... | |
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aeon.co
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| | | | | Vandals, Goths, Alemanni, Sueves the Romans grappled endlessly with the status of ethnic peoples in their vast empire | |
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antigonejournal.com
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| | | CHARLES FREEMAN Did Roman rule suppress Greek genius? | ||