Thinking of the Roman Empire: Is the US Following In Its Footsteps?

The HBO series “Rome,” is a drama that depicts the transformation of 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 it’s parallels to the United States. Tune in to hear their analysis!