102. The Secularism of Modern Rome
We return today to the "secular" or non-religious character of modern Rome in order to see more clearly how much the Rome of the People has changed from the Rome of the Popes.
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Episodes (5)
83. On Returning from Rome, Part II
In this second report on my return from three weeks in Italy, I consider some evidence suggesting Rome is as postmodern as it is modern.
62. Culture Wars in Rome
We today review the conflicts that divide Ancient, Christian, and Modern Rome, with special attention to the various monuments used by Modern Rome in its struggle to bury the Rome of the Popes. Can we find, notwithstanding these many quarrels, something identifiable as Western Civilization?
54. Historical Vertigo in Rome Mini Pod
From week to week, my topics jump from Ancient Rome, to Christian Rome, to Modern Rome. This rapid leaping across the centuries may lead to a sort of "historical vertigo," so why don't I just march through Rome in chronological order?
46. Back to the Beginning: A Quick Review of My Goals Mini Pod
On this six-month anniversary of Get Ready for Rome, I review the goals of this podcast series. They are partly straightforward: to introduce Rome's main monuments, churches, and works of art. Beyond this, they are to show what might be gained from a study of Western Civilization rooted in Rome.