Welcome to another episode of Readers’ Co, where we nurture your reading culture.In this episode, we welcome Rushdi, a tourist guide and history lover whose passion for antiquity—especially Roman history—began through video games and evolved into deep historical reading.We talk about learning history through books, how Rushdi transitioned from gaming to serious historical research, and why sources, authors, and historical credibility matter when choosing history books. This episode is ideal for readers who want to explore history beyond popular myths and approach it with curiosity and critical thinking.Rushdi also shares his favorite history books, insights into Roman emperors, and advice for readers who want to start—or deepen—their journey into historical reading.Books discussed in this episode: • SPQR — Mary Beard • Histoire de l’Algérie — Michelle Pierre • Insane Emperors, Sunken cities and earthquake machines— Garrett Ryan • Naked Statues, Fat Gladiators, and War Elephants — Garrett Ryan • Late Antiquity — Peter BrownDon’t forget to leave your opinion in the comments and tell me about your experience.A big thank you to ⁠Dojo Alger⁠⁠ for their generous partnership and for providing the space to make this podcast come to life.Check their Instagram: ⁠⁠dojo_alger⁠Let’s connect together and show me your progress:👉 https://beacons.ai/sabrine_readsReaders’ Co, where we nurture your reading culture.