Think corruption is a modern disease? Think again. For nearly 4,000 years, kings, priests, and philosophers have wrestled with the same question: what happens when power serves itself? This three-part Rotten&Co series digs into ancient laws, lost empires, and moral manifestos to reveal how early civilizations confronted greed, graft, and the misuse of authority — sometimes with brilliance, sometimes with brutality.

Why corruption sparked Gen Z Nepal protests, how Integrity Icon heroes contrast with nepo kids, and what this means for Nepal’s democracy.” Nepal corruption protests and social justice.

This post is adapted from an academic paper written in 2024.   Introduction      Gender and corruption share a complex spotlight in...