Roberta Jones is a futurologist: she looks at the past to see into the future. In an era in which our society's core values are falling apart and we're really feeling the need to totally shake up our basic beliefs, Roberta Jones dives into old monuments, traditions, myths, and customs to find elements that strongly resonate with our world today.
Using these ancient treasures to help us picture a world that's more in tune with what we really need.
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Roberta Jones is a futurologist: she looks at the past to see into the future. In an era in which our society's core values are falling apart and we're really feeling the need to totally shake up our basic beliefs, Roberta Jones dives into old monuments, traditions, myths, and customs to find elements that strongly resonate with our world today.
Using these ancient treasures to help us picture a world that's more in tune with what we really need.
This podcast was produced wit the support of the "Regione Lazio".
In this episode, we delve into the intriguing life of Ulpia Severina, a Roman Empress who stands out as a unique figure in the annals of Roman history. While the details of her life are shrouded in mystery, one aspect that sets her apart is the fascinating episode where she may have been the only Roman Empress and, at a certain point, minted coins featuring a transgendered version of herself.
Our journey begins by exploring the historical context of Ulpia Severina's reign, placing her within the complex tapestry of the Roman Empire during the tumultuous third century. As the wife of Emperor Aurelian, Severina's position was already noteworthy, but her potential solo rule as empress adds an extra layer of intrigue.
The heart of the episode unravels the enigma surrounding the minting of coins featuring a transgendered representation of herself. The discussion touches upon the possible motivations behind this unconventional numismatic choice, considering political, cultural, or personal factors that may have influenced this phenomenon.
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Roberta Jones - Back to the future
Roberta Jones is a futurologist: she looks at the past to see into the future. In an era in which our society's core values are falling apart and we're really feeling the need to totally shake up our basic beliefs, Roberta Jones dives into old monuments, traditions, myths, and customs to find elements that strongly resonate with our world today.
Using these ancient treasures to help us picture a world that's more in tune with what we really need.
This podcast was produced wit the support of the "Regione Lazio".
