Rome: Rise and Fall of an Empire (2008) | How Woke Is It?

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Rome: Rise and Fall of an Empire2008

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What We Think

“Rome: Rise and Fall of an Empire” is refreshingly non-woke by today’s standards. It prioritizes historical content and refrains from injecting modern ideological narratives, making it a solid choice for those seeking a straightforward historical account.

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Compromised:Narrative Integrity

Not Woke

What is this?

The show takes a straightforward documentary approach, focusing on historical events and figures rather than contemporary identity politics. Casting and storytelling seem to prioritize historical accuracy rather than ideology or forced diversity.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

Not Woke

What is this?

Traditional institutions like Rome’s military, religion, family, and governance are depicted with appropriate historical respect. There's little evidence of cultural revisionism or subversion of gender roles; the narrative stays within the context of the ancient world.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

Mildly Woke

What is this?

As a documentary, the series doesn't promote a singular modern worldview or villainize traditional perspectives. It mostly presents the facts with minimal editorializing, though some bias is inevitable in any retelling of history.

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