Took a second look at the tweet. She a preacher. Second, she looks like she’s 15.
How often do you think about the Roman Empire?
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I put daily, but it's probably closer to 4-5 times per week. I watch a lot of historical stuff on YouTube/TikTok/Internet and the Roman empire is a massive part of the story of Western civilization. The influence is everywhere.
I think it’s more likely that he thinks of those uniforms to get ready for playtime.
It would be in this capacity for me. I don't really think about it in and of itself, but there's a lot of my lexicon that in some way references the Roman Empire, so I guess it's in there if only subconsciously.
I was never a huge PC game player but I loved Rome Total War. Haven't thought about it in years, might need to track it down.
CycloneErik
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I get those who don't think of Rome often, for certain types of people that makes lots of sense to me. For example I don't think about the ancient Chinese dynasties ever. However, as a Sunday School teacher for senior high youth, I do a lot of bible prep work that forces me to consider the context of the study we are working through which often requires me to consider the Roman occupation of Israel during that specific period. So I think about Rome frequently, but only in a very narrow window of their empire time.
Oh and also, I love history too. Not as much as some, but enough to enjoy it.
Oh and also, I love history too. Not as much as some, but enough to enjoy it.
Is this a euphemism? It feels like a euphemism.
Also, I put monthly because "every couple of months" wasn't an option. I also drew a distinction between "remember that the roman empire exists" (which I didn't count) and "really engage with the concept and history of the roman empire" (which I did count)
Also, I put monthly because "every couple of months" wasn't an option. I also drew a distinction between "remember that the roman empire exists" (which I didn't count) and "really engage with the concept and history of the roman empire" (which I did count)
I read The Daily Stoic and am an architect, it's multiple times in a week for me. I was watching a cop show last night and it had a Rottweiler on it...the Roman's used them...if you know enough about the Roman's, you know that thier influence is everywhere in the Western World.
Every day, currently. Reading The History of Theology by John Owen and through 400 pages, about half of it is quotes from Tacitus, Cicero, and Suetonius
For a certain type of political enthusiast, we like to think about the fall of the Roman Empire frequently, to dwell on just how ****** we are as modern Americans.
Apparently mitt Romney, who has grown increasingly attached to a map and timeline in his office showing once dominant world empires, is a part of this crowd
Apparently mitt Romney, who has grown increasingly attached to a map and timeline in his office showing once dominant world empires, is a part of this crowd
I mean... I think about it every day but then again my degree's in history and I teach history and I'm going for an advanced degree Ancient and Medieval European History and I love playing historical grand strategy games I suppose I'm a tad weird and also don't really represent the norm. Not that I ever did lol, always been a odd duck
All right, but apart from the sanitation, medicine, education, wine, public order, irrigation, roads, the freshwater system and public health, what have the Romans ever done for us?
Yeah this game was pretty big when I was in middle school/high school. So probably a lot back in those days. Almost never in my adult life.