S4 E5: Roman Insights: Polybius and Cicero

Away from the idealized theories of the Greeks and into the practical wisdom of the Romans! In this episode, we look at two of Rome's most influential authors: Polybius and Cicero. Through Polybius' historical accounts and Cicero's assorted works, we are able to look at the structure of the Roman Republic and how it differed from all previous forms of government. We discuss the idea of the mixed constitution, the very effective citizenship system, and what ultimately led to Rome's downfall. We also provide the good rule of thumb that it is probably not a good idea to be on the side of the political party that is in favor of killing nuns.  Follow us on Twitter! @UlmtdOpinionsGive us your opinions here!