A philosopher’s congress in early August taught me two things: why the Roman Empire expanded northward, and why August might actually be the best time to go.
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Two summers ago, someone thought it was a good idea to organize a philosophy congress in Rome in early August. Philosophers, as a guild, are not known for their practical intelligence, and the scheduling of this particular gathering confirmed the reputation. I arrived at Fiumicino in 36-degree (98F) heat, took a taxi into a city that felt like the inside of a bread
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