Give And Take

In this episode, Scott sits down with historian and friend of the show Edward J. Watts to explore his magisterial new work, The Romans: A 2,000-Year History. (https://www.amazon.com/Romans-2-000-Year-History/dp/1541619811) From the founding myths of Romulus and Remus to the sack of Constantinople, Watts offers a sweeping narrative that refuses to let the Roman story end in the Western part of the Empire— instead, he argues for a more expansive conception of “Roman” identity that endures for 2 millennia. Stay tuned for history, ideas, and a deep dive into one of the longest and most complicated political experiments humanity has ever attempted. Special Guest: Edward J. Watts.