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 https://www.drinktrade.com/toldin This video is the first part of a collaboration with John Michael Godier. For the second part, visit: https://youtu.be/Rl9_SQNnj1A Check out my other YouTube channels, @scenicroutestothepast and @toldinstonefootnotes Please consider supporting toldinstone on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/toldinstone 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.” https://www.amazon.com/Naked-Statues-Fat-Gladiators-Elephants/dp/1633887022 If you're so inclined, you can follow me elsewhere on the web: https://www.reddit.com/r/AskHistorians/wiki/profiles/toldinstone https://www.instagram.com/toldinstone/ https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/20993845.Garrett_Ryan 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