How Did The Ancient Roman World Work? | Mary Beard's Rome: Empire Without Limit | Odyssey

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[michaelhealy]

I could watch Mary Beard over and over. She never fails to educate and entertain.

[MG-iueh]

Mary Beard is awesome!!! Would’ve loved to take one of her classes! I hope those students who had the privilege of having her as their instructor appreciate her depth of knowledge and enthusiasm for the material covered!

[joebenjamin]

Best Roman documentaries hands down. Thank you Mary Beard!!

[anthonythompson]

I love Mary’s sense of humanity, and always a sense of that sentiment that she provides a reminder of at about 50:00… don’t ever think you’re a better person just because you’re here now rather than those living 2000 years ago. Thanks Mary. Superb!

[flutelady]

I LOVE Mary!!! Been watching her for years, and she helps us feel---relevant. Connected with the lives of the past. I wish she was my auntie!

[andrewlanham]

Can we all just agree, Mary Beard is fucking awesome.

[MikeS]

I cannot get enough of Mary's Rome.

[bigbensarrowheadchannel]

The two denaria found at opposite ends of the Roman empire really tells the tale. That's super impressive to me.

[kimdawson]

I've always been fascinated by Ancient Rome, and Mary Beard is the most informative and entertaining person I've ever come across on this subject. I'd just love to hang out with her for a weekend ..

[groussac]

Thanks to Mary Beard for a telling of Roman history that's both lively and well informed. Her enthusiasm for the subject carries the day. The gift she gives us is someone who knows what they're talking about.

[williamrobinson]

Wonderful! We are indeed fortunate to have the work of such a distinguished historian as Mary Beard available to us all. Brilliantly compiled and presented. 🌟👍

[TheRealMarxz]

a day with a new Mary Beard video is always a good day

[Poemsforpisces]

Mary is the best. So grateful for her. To her point about judging Romans remember that today we work similar. I work on ships and in hotels and nobody seems flabbergasted today that all the service staff works and lives below deck/in the basements.

[vicg]

Mary’s delivery is so much better than many of my past professors! Would of been great to have taken a field study with her! Thank you for the videos!

[soppdogg]

Second one of Mary Beard's documentaries that I've watched. She's fantastic. Thank you.

[Chipshotz]

I've learned so much Roman history from Mary. She is awesome!

[jamesbren]

I love all the documentary, the scenery, the special narrative and the accents of the narrator, it feels like I was traveling in time

[theresatomasello]

Learning about the Romans and the Roman Empire is fascinating Thank you for making this incredible culture and society come to life. I am so happy you are making these videos. Your vast knowledge is remarkable and your fascination as you uncover this extraordinary empire is contagious. Thank you!!

[MrGaborseres]

I totally love her presentation of the lives of the ancient 👍

[roseorrantia]

Yes. I enjoy her videos so much, I agree I can watch them over and over. They are so educational and Mary is always so passionate of her teachings. I hope she makes more videos on the classics.