It’s like taking a trip through time. There’s a creative component to it because you get to create the picture of the setting in your mind. For example, if you’re reading about Egypt you get to picture the sands, pyramids, and The Nile.
When we read about capitalism, well, we already know the settings because it’s around us. So theres a bit of escapism in ancient history which is nice.
And being a Marxist removes the mysticism of the aristocracy and nobility of these societies. This, perhaps unexpectedly, helps me enjoy historical dramas/movies even more. You’re going to be even more conscious of the decadence these people lived in in contrast to the people they exploit. You’ll see the class conflict of these times, too, even though that is usually not, if ever, the focus of these movies.
No worries, and no offense taken! (Personally, I don’t have a dog in the race, just lowkey interested in ancient/medieval cultures).
It’s like taking a trip through time. There’s a creative component to it because you get to create the picture of the setting in your mind. For example, if you’re reading about Egypt you get to picture the sands, pyramids, and The Nile.
When we read about capitalism, well, we already know the settings because it’s around us. So theres a bit of escapism in ancient history which is nice.
And being a Marxist removes the mysticism of the aristocracy and nobility of these societies. This, perhaps unexpectedly, helps me enjoy historical dramas/movies even more. You’re going to be even more conscious of the decadence these people lived in in contrast to the people they exploit. You’ll see the class conflict of these times, too, even though that is usually not, if ever, the focus of these movies.