Ep 166 - Fall of Civs feat Paul M.M. Cooper
Added 2024-05-08 11:47:40 +0000 UTCpatrons, here is your ad-free version of this week's regular episode, there's no question since it's an interview.
folks, we're always thinking about falling civilizations, aren't we? whether it's the old civilizations that fell long ago or fretting over when our current empires will fall, it's often on our minds. and that's why we brought on Dr. Paul M.M. Cooper, host of the Fall of Civilizations podcast and the author of the recently-released book, Fall of Civilizations: Stories of Greatness and Decline. we talk with Paul about why ruins are so fascinating, what we can learn from the fall civs of the past, what misconceptions people have about them, and what they mean for the future falls of our own civilizations. it's great, check it out!
Comments
As a conservator in training I found the discussion in the beginning very fun! There’s loads of examples of ruins or medieval churches where birds nesting in the walls (or ivy growing) have become almost part of the cultural heritage itself, so you have to work around it to mitigate risks and preserving the building while allowing the “damaging” aspects to remain because they’ve become important to people.
Cornix
2024-06-19 10:25:43 +0000 UTCThese are my two favorite history podcasts!
Roman Elazar
2024-05-12 02:58:34 +0000 UTC
