How a late-blossoming classics don became Britain’s most beloved intellectual

Re:How a late-blossoming classics don became Britain’s most ... by Red_Tarsius on Wednesday January 31, 2018 @06:17AM (#16273049)

> I can't figure out exactly what corrections he wants made.

The UK intellectual sphere shouldn't misrepresent history to suit modern sensibilities.

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Re:How a late-blossoming classics don became Britain’s most ... by foldr on Wednesday January 31, 2018 @06:32AM (#16273107)

Beard is an expert on the history of the Roman Empire, and says that this is not a misrepresentation. She wrote a good article about it here:

https://www.the-tls.co.uk/roman-britain-black-white/

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Re:How a late-blossoming classics don became Britain’s most ... by bergoid on Wednesday January 31, 2018 @08:09AM (#16273519)

> Beard is an expert on the history of the Roman Empire, and says that this is not a misrepresentation.

Her academic credentials are the very reason why she got criticized for what she said. Saying that the BBC school video is accurate is an extraordinary claim. And as a historian you might want to back that up with some evidence.

> She wrote a good article about it here: > https://www.the-tls.co.uk/roman-britain-black-white/

In which she dwells on twitter bullying and provides zero evidence for her claims.

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Re:How a late-blossoming classics don became Britain’s most ... by foldr on Wednesday January 31, 2018 @09:03AM (#16273852)

She points to the actual historical figure who the cartoon character is most likely based on.

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