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Extolling his love for democracy, the Senator took on autocratic powers, during a time of emergency, to save the Republic. The Republic was then abolished, and in its place rose an Empire\u2026 This is not the story of Julius Caesar or Augustus, but of \u2018Star Wars\u2019, the blockbuster movie series telling the story of a struggle between good and evil, a battle for the revival of the old Republic.\xa0\nBut is the world of \u2018Star Wars\u2019 really inspired by Roman history? How does \u2018Dune\u2019 reflect the birth and growth of Islam? Why does \u2018The Hunger Games\u2019 use Roman iconography and names? Does Isaac Asimov\u2019s \u2018Foundation\u2019 reflect the fall of the Roman Empire?\nJoin Tom and Dominic in today\u2019s episode, as they look at how the Roman myth has seeped into popular culture, inspiring quests, stories and entire worlds, from \u2018Star Wars\u2019 to \u2018Dune\u2019, \u2018Star Trek\u2019, \u2018The Hunger Games\u2019, and many more sci-fi bestsellers.\n\n*The Rest Is History LIVE in 2024*\nTom and Dominic are back onstage this summer, at Hampton Court Palace in London!\xa0\nBuy your tickets here: therestishistory.com\n\nTwitter:\n@TheRestHistory\n@holland_tom\n@dcsandbrook\n\nProducer: Theo Young-Smith\nAssistant Producer: Tabby Syrett\nExecutive Producers: Jack Davenport + Tony Pastor\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices