Sparta has been hugely overrated. I would place it in the category of “sick societies.” (View Post)

Thank you. The Russian outlook is that everywhere that was once ruled by Russia is theirs. (View Post)

One of the (many) things that disgusts me about pro-Russia types, is the argument that Western people are being required to make big sacrifices. All we’re being asked to do is empty our pockets of lo… (View Post)

Thank you. Yes, there is some truth in it. But, ancient and modern writers have given the idea far more merit than it deserves. (View Post)

Thank you. The decline and fall bit applies to the last century of the Republic. Foreigners who could not fight Rome soon worked out that senators were very susceptible to bribery. Once bought, hones… (View Post)