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Classics' Evelyn Adkins explains how ancient Greece and Rome shaped U.S. politics

MEDIA | May 2, 2025
STORY BY: EDITORIAL STAFF

What can we learn about the United States from examining Ancient Rome?
ideastreamEvelyn Adkins, associate professor of classics at the College of Arts and Sciences, discussed how ancient Greece and Rome shaped U.S. politics, architecture and global influence—offering insights into America’s rise through a classical lens.