The Long Shadow of Antiquity: What Have the Greeks and Romans Done for Us?

(Bloomsbury Academic) This book attempts to connect the ancient world to today by showing us how Ancient Greece and Rome have shaped the modern world. The book examines the classical roots of familiar rituals and institutions. Aldrete also explores how Greek and Roman innovations have evolved to maintain relevance in the 21st century. The author is Frankenthal Professor of History and Humanistic Studies at the University of Wisconsin — Green Bay.