Mary Beard, a leading classicist and Cambridge professor, argues that while the far right increasingly appropriates classical imagery and imperial ideas, the ancient world belongs to everyone and has historically inspired both revolutionary and conservative movements. She contends that far-right interpretations oversimplify and misrepresent Rome's actual diversity, and that countering these false narratives is essential to reclaiming the classics from ideological capture.
A journal issue examining U.S. imperialism and its resurgence, alongside analysis of capitalism's decline, tech billionaire influence, labor exploitation, and neomercantilism in the global economy.