Commentary on the debate. (Bonus 1, Epi29, S5)

Anna Kouremenos (lecturer at Quinnipiac University) and Rob Cain discuss a debate between Boris Johnson, Mayor of London (at the time), and Mary Beard, noted Classicist, when they took on each other in a debate forum to decide what culture was better: the Romans or the Greeks? Ms. Kouremenos as a Greek Historical academic provides a courtside analysis.

Listeners are recommended to see the full debate which is offered on YouTube at:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2k448JqQyj8&t=640s

The full debate is titled: Greece vs Rome, with Boris Johnson and Mary Beard

Anna said, "I watched it twice."