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The recent discussion about the Roman Empire has been amusing to watch. As a former classics major, my own perspective is skewed, but I hope that others will look at the time, its heroes and villains, and its enduring lessons, as in this essay.

Oh, and there's one other connection between the Roman Empire and marketing - a good origin story:

https://www.timelesstimely.com/i/52921208/an-invented-origin-story

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Honestly it's so fun THIS is a conversation topic here. More please. Thanks for sharing this one Scott

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Also, I like the painting I chose for this one, picturing the emperor Honorius paying more attention to his pigeons than to his people. Makes me think of another self-absorbed bird brain...

https://www.timelesstimely.com/p/looking-through-anothers-eyes

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Really enjoyed this one, Adam. Thank you

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Not you too! Waiting for the swing in culture to Japan!

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