Episodes
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We interview Emma Southon about her new book, Servus: How Slavery Made the Roman Empire, discussing the emotional experiences of enslaved people. The post Special Episode – Servus: How Slavery Built the Roman Empire with Dr Emma Southon appeared first on The Partial Historians - Ancient Roman History with smart ladies.
In 386 BCE, Rome struggles to fight enemies and former allies all at once. Fortunately, Camillus is there to lead them to victory in the most heroic way possible. The post Episode 176 – Throwing the Standard appeared first on The Partial Historians - Ancient Roman History with smart ladies.
How does the depiction of warfare in ancient Greece stand up to the perspective of a modern veteran? We talk with Josh Cannon to learn more. The post Special Episode – Fatal Second Helen with Josh Cannon appeared first on The Partial Historians - Ancient Roman History with smart ladies.
The Gallic Sack casts a long shadow over Rome, and 387 BCE sees Rome dedicating a temple to Mars and discuss utilising the Pomptine Marshes. The post Episode 175 – Of Mars and Marshes appeared first on The Partial Historians - Ancient Roman History with smart ladies.
We sit down with the creator of 'Life in the Past Lane', Dr Jess Venner, to discuss her new book, The Lost Voices of Pompeii. The post Special Episode – The Lost Voices of Pompeii with Dr Jess Venner appeared first on The Partial Historians - Ancient Roman History with smart ladies.
In 388 BCE, the Romans are trying to regain their position in Central Italy after that terribly embarrassing loss to the Gauls. This is bad news for their neighbours! The post Episode 174 – We Built This City on Big Hewn Stones appeared first on The Partial Historians - Ancient Roman History with smart ladies.
We're thrilled to talk with Assistant Professor Jeremy Swist about his new monograph "Julian Augustus: Platonism, Myth, and the Refounding of Rome." We consider Julian's short rule and the impact he had that led to later sources describing him as the Julian the Apostate. The post The Emperor Julian with Jeremy Swist appeared first on The Partial Historians - Ancient Roman History with smart ladies.
We return to 389 BCE to see just how Rome recovered from the Gallic Sack. Camillus is dictator in Rome and Ahala is his trusty master of the horse. It’s time for Rome to make things right in their immediate area. There are a bunch of neighbours to deal with, including the Etruscans, the Volscians, and the Aequians. The post Episode 173 – Nobody Beats Camillus appeared first on The Partial Historians - Ancient Roman History with smart ladies.
We interview Dr Simon Elliott about his bestselling biographer of the African emperor of Rome. Septimius Severus. The post Special Episode – Septimius Severus with Dr Simon Elliott appeared first on The Partial Historians - Ancient Roman History with smart ladies.
Join us for a Partial Recap of the 390s BCE where we summarise the major events - at least, according to the ancient sources. The post The Partial Recap – 390s BCE appeared first on The Partial Historians - Ancient Roman History with smart ladies.
The Romans are forging a new republic after the Gallic Sack and Camillus is there to guide them through the treacherous waters. The post Episode 172 – A New Republic? appeared first on The Partial Historians - Ancient Roman History with smart ladies.
In this episode, we discuss aspects of archaic Roman religion, such as the role of nature, early gods, and priesthoods. The post Special Episode – Archaic Roman Religion appeared first on The Partial Historians - Ancient Roman History with smart ladies.
The Romans need to decide what to do in the immediate aftermath of the Gallic Sack. Will they rebuild or relocate to Veii? The post Episode 171 – The Gallic Sack of Rome – Part 6 appeared first on The Partial Historians - Ancient Roman History with smart ladies.
We interview Dr McCall about the way that the Roman military and ancient warfare has been depicted in Hollywood movies. The post Special Episode – Swords and Cinema with Dr Jeremiah McCall appeared first on The Partial Historians - Ancient Roman History with smart ladies.
The sacred geese have attempted to save Rome, but the siege of the Gauls is still not over! What could possibly happen next? We continue our deep dive into the events purported to all take place In 390 BCE. The post Episode 170 – The Gallic Sack of Rome – Part 5 appeared first on The Partial Historians - Ancient Roman History with smart ladies.
The life and times of Titus, the second Flavian emperor is an insight into how military conquest and connections can lead to imperial rule... The post Special Episode – The Emperor Titus with Marc Hyden appeared first on The Partial Historians - Ancient Roman History with smart ladies.
The siege of Rome by the Gauls continues, but there is hope on the horizon! The Roman survivors at Veii and Camillus may come to their rescue - before it's too late. The post Episode 169 – The Gallic Sack of Rome – Part 4 appeared first on The Partial Historians - Ancient Roman History with smart ladies.
In Part 3 of our coverage of the Gallic sack of Rome in 390 BCE, we discuss the slaughter of the patricians and the destruction of the city. The post Episode 168 – The Gallic Sack of Rome – Part 3 appeared first on The Partial Historians - Ancient Roman History with smart ladies.
We interview Marc Hyden about his biography of Rome's second founder, Marcus Furius Camillus. The post Special Episode – Camillus with Marc Hyden appeared first on The Partial Historians - Ancient Roman History with smart ladies.
The Romans and Gauls meet at the Battle of the Alia in 390 BCE. We explore how the battle ends and what happens in the wake of the clash. The post Episode 167 – The Gallic Sack of Rome – Part 2 appeared first on The Partial Historians - Ancient Roman History with smart ladies.
The Gauls arrive in northern Italy and the people of Clusium call for Roman assistance. But is sending the Fabians the best idea? The post Episode 166 – The Gallic Sack of Rome – Part 1 appeared first on The Partial Historians - Ancient Roman History with smart ladies.
Dr Fulminante shares insights from her recent monograph: The Rise of Early Rome - Transportation Networks and Domination in Central Italy, 1050-500 BCE. The post Special Episode – Central Italy and the Emergence of Rome with Dr Francesca Fulminante appeared first on The Partial Historians - Ancient Roman History with smart ladies.
In 391 BCE, there are signs that disaster lurks on the horizon for the Romans in the shape of the Gauls/ Celts. Will they act in time to stop the Celtic Wave from smashing into them? The post Episode 165 – Surf the Celtic Wave appeared first on The Partial Historians - Ancient Roman History with smart ladies.
We discuss the second half of the 1963 epic, Cleopatra, focusing on the developing romance with Mark Antony. This means we also get to talk about the real-life affair that developed between Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton. The post Special Episode – Cleopatra (1963) – Cleopatra and Antony appeared first on The Partial Historians - Ancient Roman History with smart ladies.
In 392 BCE, the Romans manage to trounce the Aequians in a campaign in no way memorable before they fall extremely ill. The post Episode 164 – A Campaign in No Way Memorable appeared first on The Partial Historians - Ancient Roman History with smart ladies.
