If men really do think about the Roman Empire once a day, there’s a good reason. From Niccolò Machiavelli to Thomas Jefferson, generations of revolutionary thinkers have looked to ancient Rome for lessons in how to do politics – with mixed results. So how do the Roman Republic and Empire still provide a blueprint for democratic governments today? Are there any leaders today who seem to be trying to become the next Caesar? Jamie Gianoutsos, professor of History at Mount St. Mary's University in Maryland, joins Alex von Tunzelmann to discuss Rome’s enduring political influence.
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Written and presented by Alex von Tunzelmann. Producer: James Liddell. Audio production: Robin Leeburn. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. Music by Kenny Dickinson. THE BUNKER is a Podmasters Production.
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