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The Roman Business Scene and Lessons on Business–State Relations
I recently stumbled upon a rather old TEDx talk by Tao Tan. Tao discusses a few interesting topics. First, he discusses the presence of many modern business institutions, including stock exchanges and private equity. In itself, this is very interesting. These institutions appeared 2000 years ago and then disappeared before making a comeback in the…
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Ancient NASCAR
Today, millions tune in to NASCAR races, watching drivers speed around the track at hundreds of miles per hour. These viewers are part of what has become a massive, multi-billion-dollar cultural phenomenon. The significance of racing though, is nothing new. Thousands of years ago, Greeks and Romans raced horse-drawn chariots for entertainment. According to some…
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Thermopolia: Ancient Romans’ Fast Food
For a long time, I’ve had an interest in restaurants. For me, they were a special place. You could enjoy a really good meal and in a great atmosphere with your loved ones. Restaurants also inject variety into mealtimes and give patrons a chance to experience food from all around the world. In addition, restaurants…