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> I can't figure out exactly what corrections he wants made. The UK intellectual sphere shouldn't misrepresent history to suit modern sensibilities.

• foldr 9y ago
  Beard is an expert on the history of the Roman Empire, and says that this is not a misrepresentation. She wrote a good article about it here: https://www.the-tls.co.uk/roman-britain-black-white/ https://www.the-tls.co.uk/roman-britain-black-white/
  • bergoid 9y ago
    > Beard is an expert on the history of the Roman Empire, and says that this is not a misrepresentation. Her academic credentials are the very reason why she got criticized for what she said. Saying that the BBC school video is accurate is an extraordinary claim. And as a historian you might want to back that up with some evidence. > She wrote a good article about it here: > https://www.the-tls.co.uk/roman-britain-black-white/ https://www.the-tls.co.uk/roman-britain-black-white/ In which she dwells on twitter bullying and provides zero evidence for her claims.
    • foldr 9y ago
      She points to the actual historical figure who the cartoon character is most likely based on.