What Did the Romans Think the Future Would Be Like?

From theories about the apocalypse to science fiction, the classical world produced some interesting theories about the future. Get $30 off your first order with Trade at This video is the first part of a collaboration with John Michael Godier. For the second part, visit: Check out my other YouTube channels, @scenicroutestothepast and @toldinstonefootnotes Please consider supporting toldinstone on Patreon: If you liked this video, you might also enjoy my book “Naked Statues, Fat Gladiators, and War Elephants: Frequently Asked Questions about the Ancient Greeks and Romans.” If you’re so inclined, you can follow me elsewhere on the web: Chapters: 0:00 Seneca and the flood 1:05 The past of the future 2:02 Cyclical theories of history 3:03 Technological progress 3:58 Trade Coffee 5:07 Romans and the Golden Age 6:01 Anxieties about decline 6:41 Early Christian ideas 8:00 Conclusions