The methods of conversion that were implemented by Charlemagne in his wars against the Saxons were deemed oppressive and sparked criticisms by the missionaries.
In this episode, we are given a recap and analysis of a dramatic scene from Herodotus' Histories featuring a false king, a Persian eunuch and a wrestling match.
Seneca was tasked with teaching Nero philosophy but it didn't work as Nero did not listen until the first five years of his reign which were considered pretty good.
The Gallic Wars led by Julius Caesar have been often noted for the logistical and strategic challenges it posed. However, modern day historians have compared the migration of 350,000 people to a music festival and suggest that smaller groups may have carried their belongings on their backs for a slower migration process.
The speaker discusses how human nature can lead us to categorize people and events as good or bad, which can oversimplify complex situations and lead to misunderstandings.