In this episode, we explore the Roman Bacchanalia panic, a historical event where the Senate reacted with extreme fear and repression to private religious gatherings. We discuss how leaders, faced with what they don't understand, often resort to exaggeration and moral panic rather than seeking to understand the underlying needs driving such movements. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Bacchanalia Panic 01:08 Whispers of Secret Gatherings 04:46 Senatorial Fear and Repression 08:46 The Role of Witnesses and Historians 12:41 Leadership Failure and Lasting Lessons
