What Did the Romans Think the Future Would Be Like
From theories about the apocalypse to science fiction, the classical world produced some interesting theories about the future. Get 30 off your first order with Trade at This video is the first part of a collaboration with John Michael Godier. For the second part, visit: Check out my other YouTube channels, scenicroutestothepast and toldinstonefootnotes Please consider supporting toldinstone on Patreon: If you liked this video, you might also enjoy my book Naked Statues, Fat Gladiators, and War Elephants: Frequently Asked Questions about the Ancient Greeks and Romans. If you re so inclined, you can follow me elsewhere on the web: Chapters: 0:00 Seneca and the flood 1:05 The past of the future 2:02 Cyclical theories of history 3:03 Technological progress 3:58 Trade Coffee 5:07 Romans and the Golden Age 6:01 Anxieties about decline 6:41 Early Christian ideas 8:00 Conclusions
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