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Episode B27 – Lucifugus
Synopsis: Julia Domna was daughter of the Emesene High Priest, destined to marry a king. Then she met Septimius Severus.
“Our history now descends …
10 years, 5 months ago
Episode B26 – Emanes
Synopsis: The revolt of Avidius Cassius.
“There is only one thing I fear, fellow-soldiers…and that is that (Avidius Cassius) may either kill himself…
10 years, 6 months ago
Episode B25 – Discindo
Synopsis: The overthrow of King Gaius Julius Sohaemus of Armenia leads to war between Parthia and Rome.
“For Vologases had begun war by assailing on…
10 years, 6 months ago
Episode B24 – The Yona Kings
Synopsis: The Macedonian kingdoms of Central Asia endured for centuries before being absorbed into the Kushan Empire. Hadrian’s actions in Judea sp…
10 years, 9 months ago
Episode B23 – Parthicus
Synopsis: At the far point of his campaign, Trajan’s Eastern conquests begin to slip from his fingers.
“Thence he came to the (Persian Gulf) itself,…
10 years, 9 months ago
Episode B22 – Optimus
Synopsis: Silas guides Emesa in its transition to a pilgrimage site. The death of King Tiridates I of Armenia brings Rome and Parthia into conflict…
10 years, 10 months ago
Episode B21 – Betrayal
Synopsis: Gaius Julius Sohaemus is compelled to help the Romans conquer Commagene.
“Petus…fell upon Commagene before Antiochus and his people had th…
10 years, 10 months ago
Episode B20 – The God of Dusk
Synopsis: The destruction of Jerusalem.
Shalim (semetic): Caananite god of dusk and the evening star, paired with Shahar, god of dawn and the morni…
10 years, 11 months ago
Episode B19 – The Prefect
Synopsis: Tiberius Julius Alexander throws Egypt’s backing behind Vespasian’s bid for the throne.
“Accordingly, in order to overthrow John (of Gisch…
10 years, 11 months ago
Episode B18 – The Josephus Problem
Synopsis: Joseph ben Matityahu fought the Romans as a Jewish General before becoming a trusted advisor to the Flavians.
The Josephus Problem (math…
11 years ago