South of Reason
Stoic principles and historical insights to understand today's world and navigate its challenges with clarity, reason, and strength.
A Collapsed Republic: Lessons from Ancient Rome for Modern America
This tale has been retold: the crossing of a sacred river and casting a fateful die marked the end of a faltering republic. When Julius Caesar crossed the Rubicon in 49 BCE, he defied Roman law, invoking insurrection by bringing his armies into Italy. This act ignited a civil war that would fracture Rome and signal the downfall of its Republic.