Podcast Episodes

Episode CXCVII - The Perusine War

With Antony distracted with developments in the east, Fulvia finds herself in the familiar position of advocating for her husband’s interests. This e…

3 years, 6 months ago

Episode CXCVI - Fulvia

Fulvia came from a Roman noble family and is strongly associated with a string of influential husbands, most notably Mark Antony. She was influential…

3 years, 6 months ago

Episode CXCV - Q and A VIII

For the eighth time, listeners provide questions and Rhiannon and Matt answer! In this episode:

- Was Antony rehabilitated?

- Did Classical Latin ha…

3 years, 7 months ago

Episode CXCIV - Sea Monsters in Roman Mythology

Rome has always been a sea-faring power, relying on the Mediterranean for food and trade. But what lies beneath the waves can chill the hearts of mor…

3 years, 7 months ago

Episode CXCIII - The Humiliation of Caesar (Valerian III)

With enemies to confront in every direction, Valerian heads back to the east where Shapur and the Parthians are once again threatening the borders of…

3 years, 8 months ago

Episode CXCII - The Persecution of Christians (Valerian II)

Religious persecution wasn’t a new thing for Rome, but under the rule of Valerian they intensified. Christians were now the specified target, but the…

3 years, 8 months ago

Episode CXCI - Empire Under Siege (Valerian)

When Valerian became emperor in 253CE Rome was fighting on all fronts. With Shapur and the Syrians taking territory in the east, and Germanic tribes …

3 years, 9 months ago

Episode CXC - I, Augustus (with Brian Blessed)

Brian Blessed is a treasured British actor who for our purposes will fondly be remembered for his iconic role as Emperor Augustus in the 1976 BBC tel…

3 years, 9 months ago

Episode CLXXXIX - Nero and the Great Fire of Rome (Live in Canberra)

On the night of 18 July, 64 CE, a fire broke out in the Circus Maximus at Rome. It raged for nine days, destroying or damaging ten of the city’s fou…

3 years, 10 months ago

Episode CLXXXVIII - How to Win a Consular Election

Every year Rome held an election in which two senators were chosen for the role of consul. Being elected consul was a great honour, and the position …

3 years, 10 months ago