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Back to SearchEpisode LII - Hadrian the Little Greek
Trajan was a capable and admired emperor, and his death leaves Rome with uncertainty as to what the future ruler will bring. Into these times step Ha…
9 years, 7 months ago
Episode LI - Frontinus
Frontinus was a Roman senator who rose to prominence during the time of Domitian, Nerva, and Trajan. While a respected military man, he is best known…
9 years, 8 months ago
Episode L - Historia Augusta
The Historia Augusta is one of the few historical sources we have for learning about the later emperors of the Roman empire - it's just a shame it's …
9 years, 9 months ago
Episode XLIX - Suetonius
When learning about the lives of the early Roman emperors, one of the most valuable resources we have is the work of Suetonius. He was an early write…
9 years, 9 months ago
Episode XLVIII - Trajan: Optimus Princeps
Trajan wasn't just a respected military leader or a man of the sword - he won over both the people of Rome and the senate. He not only cemented an im…
9 years, 10 months ago
Episode XLVII - Pliny the Younger
The letters of Pliny the Younger are a great source of information for life in 2nd C. CE Rome - they tell us about administrative issues, villas, the…
9 years, 10 months ago
Episode XLVI - Trajan vs Dacia
An experienced and seasoned military leader, Trajan doesn't wait long to lead the Roman legions into battle, and turns his attention towards Dacia in…
9 years, 11 months ago
Episode XLV - In Trajan we Trust
Coerced by the praetorian guard, Nerva names the respected general Trajan to be his successor. Trajan would go on to become one of the most well rega…
9 years, 11 months ago
Interlude - Valerius Flaccus
Valerius Flaccus was a poet writing during the reign of Vespasian in the 1st century CE. Much of what he's written has been lost, save for an partial…
9 years, 11 months ago
Interlude - Q and A II
In which listeners provide well-composed and thoughtful questions on topics of Rome, Matt Smith butchers all the names he reads out, and Rhiannon Eva…
9 years, 11 months ago