Whilst I am sympathetic to the overall aim of this, things like this:
She would have expected people to name figures such as Quintus Lollius Urbicus, who became governor of Roman Britain
…do stand out as being a a bit unrealisitic. I mean, how many governors of Roman Britain of any race or nationality can the typical Briton actually name? I’d be surprised if it was more than 1 and probably less than that.
And if the expectation is that anyone would know of this guy only because his chief contribution to history is “being black” then I am not sure what we are gaining here.
Whilst I am sympathetic to the overall aim of this, things like this:
…do stand out as being a a bit unrealisitic. I mean, how many governors of Roman Britain of any race or nationality can the typical Briton actually name? I’d be surprised if it was more than 1 and probably less than that.
And if the expectation is that anyone would know of this guy only because his chief contribution to history is “being black” then I am not sure what we are gaining here.
I couldn’t name any Roman governor, of any race, ethnicity, or governate.
I’m fairly sure you know who Caesar was.
He played the Joker against Adam West’s Batman.
No, you’re thinking of Cesar Chavez. They’re talking about the guy who invented salad.
Gaius Iulius Caesar
neveronly briefly was a Governor but more known as a Consul before … Well Caesar.He was governor of Hispania Ulterior at one point.
Huh, look at that. Thanks.
Feels like https://xkcd.com/2501/