Internet trend: Some men think about ancient Rome a lot

The World

A recent internet trend has revealed that some men in Western nations apparently think about the ancient Roman empire more than you ever imagined. The trend involves women asking their partners how often they think about ancient Rome, with the responses ranging from multiple times a day to even more frequently. The World’s host Carol Hills speaks with Hannah Cornwell, an associate professor at the University of Birmingham, about the internet phenomenon, as well as some common misconceptions about ancient Rome.

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