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It's widely (although not universally) believed that PTSD was far less common in pre-mechanised warfare/violence. This article has a high level overview on the
by jdsully 6y ago
It's widely (although not universally) believed that PTSD was far less common in pre-mechanised warfare/violence. This article has a high level overview on the prevailing theories: http://www.historiamag.com/roman-ptsd/ http://www.historiamag.com/roman-ptsd/
- rendall 6y agoInteresting article. It could be argued that certain practices of Roman society were itself a manifestation of mass, society-wide PTSD: systemic child abuse, slave abuse, military expansionism, gladiatorial spectacles. But, the article makes a good point that PTSD as a defined medical condition could be relative to our society's understanding of the individual, not a universal human failing
- birdyrooster 6y agoSometimes I ask really stupid questions and get answers that I don't deserve. This was a great read.