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Argument two: The first example

A cherry-picked example Click the link below to watch the section where Jonathan Pie presents his first example of cultural appropriation. Seconds 25 to 53 If you’re unable to watch …

1500s – 1800s: Mummy Brown and Mummia

Mummy Brown is a rich brown pigment that was popular throughout Europe from the 16th century to the late 19th century. Sometimes, demand for Mummy Brown outstripped its supply. But …

313 CE: Christmas and paganism

After centuries of systemic persecution under the Roman Empire, Emperor Constantine finally decriminalised Christianity in 313 CE. Before this, Christians could be executed for their religion. Emperor Nero blamed Christians …

148 BCE: Hercules and the Roman Empire

The Kingdom of Macedon fell to Roman rule after the Battle of Pydna in 148 BCE. Eventually, most old Greek states fell under the control of the Roman Empire, with …