The people of his own time did not view it in such a way. They knew that they were special, that they had created a society which could not only cast its net over the entire known world, but could lead that world in civilization, culture and knowledge. Their sensible laws, their calendar, architecture, building projects from aqueducts to amphitheatres, their language, their ideals and their ability to be flexible and to integrate and expand new ideas, have all come down to us. Furthermore, they lasted, far more than any other empire ever did. If anyone wishes to ask the old question βWhat did
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Now imagine saying this on a legacy news channel or talk show today. Ughhh what would AOC and Tom Hanks think. Lol πππππππππππππππππ
