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The White Album
The White Album

Episode 132

We leave behind the outraged censors of 434 BCE and move forward into some troubled domestic times for Rome. The solution? Fashion, darling. White to…

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Dictators by the Dozen
Dictators by the Dozen

Episode 131

In this episode, we delve into the craziness of the mid-430s BCE. The Romans are feeling the pressure, so they order dictators by the dozen.

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Special Episode – The Ara Pacis and Livia’s Villa with Dr Victoria Austen
Special Episode – The Ara Pacis and Livia’s Villa with Dr Victoria Austen

Understanding ancient monuments requires a careful eye as well as detective work to delve into the representations and their layers of meaning. In th…

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The Cossus Controversy
The Cossus Controversy

Episode 130

We return to the year 437 BCE and the exploits of Aulus Cornelius Cossus. Cossus came to our attention in the aftermath of the colony of Fidenae’s de…

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Seneca's Medea with MythTake
Seneca's Medea with MythTake

Medea is one of the most memorable characters in Greek mythology. She is powerful, has associations with magic, and capable of taking drastic action.…

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Lars Tolumnius and the Fate of Fidenae
Lars Tolumnius and the Fate of Fidenae

Episode 129

Vengeance for Rome

It's 437 BCE and Rome finds itself challenged by the king of the Etruscans Lars Tolumnius. But how did Rome get into this situation…

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The Partial Recap – The 440s BCE
The Partial Recap – The 440s BCE

This is our short scripted summary of what the ancient sources tell us about the events of the 440s BCE. If you would like more detail and analysis, …

3 years, 6 months ago

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Mopping Up Maelius
Mopping Up Maelius

The Aftermath of a Murder

Rome has just experienced a scandal like no other. A terrible famine had hit in the years 440-439 BCE, and this had caused …

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The Assassination of Spurius Maelius
The Assassination of Spurius Maelius

Famine Strikes

After a peaceful year in 441 BCE, the Romans are in for nasty shock over the course of 440 and 439 BCE. It all begins with a crippling …

3 years, 7 months ago

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Special Episode – Ancient Athenian Women with Associate Professor Rebecca Futo Kennedy
Special Episode – Ancient Athenian Women with Associate Professor Rebecca Futo Kennedy

We sat down recently with Associate Professor Rebecca Futo Kennedy to talk all about Ancient Greek women, specifically in relation to Athens.

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3 years, 8 months ago

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