Dec 17, 2006 16:57
I can tell you the entire history of the introduction of Christian art into Pagan imagery. The meaning behind personifications and their connection to Roman rulers. I can tell you who Livia killed on her quest to ascend Tiberius to the throne. I can tell you the importance of the Theodosian revolution! I can even sing you a little Achaean drinking doodah. I can tell ya about the Syracusan mint and the innovations of Diogenes!
But I cannot fucking tell you why the American Revolution is more important than the Civil war or vice versa!