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7 – Trivia, ancient and modern (with Ken Jennings)
Jeopardy! legend Ken Jennings and I discuss trivia and esoterica.
Published on 2 years, 11 months ago
6 – Why was Alexander the Great so successful?
Dr. Adrian Goldsworthy and I discuss the incredible careers of Alexander the Great and his father Philip II.
Published on 2 years, 11 months ago
5 – The lives of Roman slaves
Dr. Jerry Toner and I discuss the many shapes of slavery in the Roman world.
Published on 3 years ago
4 – How to address a crowd in ancient Rome
Dr. Gregory Aldrete and I discuss how Roman orators used rhetorical tricks and hand gestures to win friends and influence people.
Published on 3 years ago
3 – Why the Romans Still Matter
Gareth Harney (OptimoPrincipi on Twitter) and I discuss why the Romans are so intriguing - and why, in a broader sense, they still matter in the 21st century.
Published on 3 years, 1 month ago
2 – The Lord of the Rings and Ancient Rome
In this episode, Bret Devereaux (the blogger behind "A Collection of Unmitigated Pedantry") discusses the relationships between fantasy and ancient history - and why historical accuracy matters.
Published on 3 years, 2 months ago
1 – Why the Fall of Rome Set Europe Back 1,000 Years
In this inaugural episode of the Toldinstone Podcast, Professor Bryan Ward-Perkins outlines the archaeological evidence for the collapse of the Western Roman Empire, and explains why the fall of Rome…
Published on 3 years, 2 months ago