Oddbean new post about login | logout Rome never fell. It lives on through all Romance language speakers and all members of western civilization. Roma invicta. #Bitcoin invicta. https://image.nostr.build/fb1f5b65381fcd1ca4d923afb12fdc5eff87f34d123e2577552d49379379f356.jpg
Every empire collapses, but the greatest leave an indelible mark.
It was dissolved into the early Christian kingdoms after being made Christian itself. The greatness was adopted and the debauchery discarded.
But did Rome ever actually exist is the question
As a former archaeologist who excavated ancient Roman coins, pot shards, statues, and other artifacts, I can tell you with 100% certainty that it did exist.
I believe you. The written political history is dubious though.
I was skeptical too before digging up remains myself. Good to be skeptical
My skepticism prioritizes the archeological evidence over the dubious historiography… props to you for not trusting, verifying
Agree. Primary evidence is key
The key is the primary evidence
