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Mark Antony with Alex Gough
We sit down with author Alex Gough to learn more about his latest historical fiction series on Mark Antony which spans four volumes and takes a look …
10 hours ago
A Day in the Life of a Roman Gladiator
Ever wondered what it would be like to walk in the calcei of a Roman gladiator? How did gladiators pass their days? Join us and our special guest to …
1 week ago
You Are Odysseus with Laura Jenkinson-Brown
In this special episode, we are thrilled to be joined by Laura Jenkinson-Brown (aka Jenks), teacher, writer, and - most famously - the genius behind …
1 month ago
Etruscan Evil Plans
Episode 177
What is Rome to do when they gaze out from the top of the Capitol and all they can see are the neighbours they don’t like or the neighbours that don’…
1 month, 1 week ago
Servus: How Slavery Built the Roman Empire with Dr Emma Southon
Dr Emma Southon is no stranger to this show, but just in case you have somehow missed her many previous appearances, here’s what you need to know!
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2 months ago
Throwing the Standard
Episode 176
It is 386 BCE (maybe?) in Ancient Rome and once more Livy is providing our underlying narrative for events. The timeline is pretty confusing in this …
2 months, 1 week ago
Fatal Second Helen with Josh Cannon
n this special episode we’re joined by Josh Cannon who holds a PhD in near eastern languages and civilizations from the University of Chicago. Prior …
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Fulvia with Kaarina Parker
The late republic of Rome is a tumultuous time in more ways than one and it opens up the possibility for elite women to be part of Rome’s political p…
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Of Mars and Marshes
Episode 175
It’s 387 BCE and Rome is working on getting back of her feet. What’s even happening in Rome? It can be hard to tell because of the nature of the exta…
3 months ago
The Lost Voices of Pompeii with Dr Jess Venner
We feel extremely fortunate to sit down and talk to Jess Venner and her debut book, The Lost Voices of Pompeii. This book takes you through the final…
3 months, 2 weeks ago