Mary Beard: "Pericles's immigration policy makes Theresa May look like a liberal"

The transcript discusses the immigration policies of Pericles, comparing them to those of Theresa May, suggesting that Pericles' policies were more stringent. It then shifts to the Roman perspective, highlighting how Romans viewed themselves as a city of asylum seekers, offering a historical context to the discussion.

In what ways can the term 'liberal' be interpreted in the context of immigration policies?

Discuss the implications of comparing historical and contemporary immigration policies.