Michael Scott on Classical Connections: The Roman empire and multi-ethnicity

The video explores the cultural and demographic diversity of ancient Athens and Rome. It highlights Athens' population structure, including citizens, women, children, and slaves, and discusses the city's religious and cultural diversity. The video then shifts to Rome, emphasizing its vast multicultural society and the lack of modern racial concepts. It also touches on the diverse origins of Roman emperors and the societal changes following the establishment of Constantinople as the new capital.

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