Ancient People Watching Modern Life

History can become stories passed down through the ages. Then perhaps our everyday lives can also become stories told among historical figures. As scenes of modern life are projected before them and unfold episode by episode like an endless television drama, what kinds of thoughts, misunderstandings, amazement, and reflections will people from ancient times have? How will emperors, ministers, generals, scholars, and commoners react when they witness the ordinary routines of the modern world? What conclusions will they draw from our lifestyles, customs, technology, entertainment, relationships, and social norms?