236 episodes
Emperors of Rome La Trobe University
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4.9 • 11 Ratings
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“Great empires are not maintained by timidity.” - Tacitus. A podcast series looking at the rulers of the ancient Roman empire, by Dr Rhiannon Evans, Dr Caillan Davenport and Matt Smith.
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Episode CCXXIII - The Championship of the Oppressed (The Catiline Conspiracy IV)
Catiline and Cicero draw their lines of battle in the senate, with Catiline claiming to represent the will of the wretched and destitute. But his attacks on Cicero, directly or indirectly, earn him many enemies, and he is forced to flee the city of Rome.
Part IV of The Catiline Conspiracy
Guest: Associate Professor Rhiannon Evans (Classics and Ancient History, La Trobe University). -
Episode CCXXII - A Stolen Election (The Catiline Conspiracy III)
Catiline attempted to become consul of Rome more than once, and its a position he believes he deserves. When he fails in his efforts and Cicero is elected he attempts to force the issue, conspiring with all those who have a grudge against the state.
Part III of The Catiline Conspiracy
Guest: Associate Professor Rhiannon Evans (Classics and Ancient History, La Trobe University). -
Episode CCXXI - An Entire Farrago (The Catiline Conspiracy II)
Catiline doesn’t have the best reputation in Rome, and in the years after his failed conspiracy he has been implicated in every failed plot of that time. Was he involved in them? Possibly.
Part II of The Catiline Conspiracy
Guest: Associate Professor Rhiannon Evans (Classics and Ancient History, La Trobe University). -
Episode CCXX - A Disordered Mind (The Catiline Conspiracy I)
Catiline is a notorious figure of the Roman republic, a longtime rival of Cicero who, after repeated attempts at the consulship decided to push the matter by force. In this episode we look at his character, his role in the social wars of Rome and his early attempts at office.
Part I of The Catiline Conspiracy
Guest: Associate Professor Rhiannon Evans (Classics and Ancient History, La Trobe University). -
Episode CCXIX - Hispala Faecena and the Bacchanalia Conspiracy
Hispala Faecena was instrumental in bringing the cult of Bacchus to the attention of Roman authorities, ending a conspiracy that was threatening lives and the rule of law.
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Dr Emma Southon (Author of ‘A History of the Roman Empire in 21 Women’)
Associate Professor Rhiannon Evans (Classics and Ancient History, La Trobe University). -
Episode CCXVIII - Martial on the Emperors
Martial was a Roman poet primarily writing during the reign of Domitian, and while primarily known for his commentary on Roman life, his takedowns, his insults and vulgarity, in this episode we look at how he toes the careful line of praising the Emperor.
Guest: Associate Professor Rhiannon Evans (Classics and Ancient History, La Trobe University).
Customer Reviews
One of the best podcasts out there
Nothing short of amazing. In-depth, fun, exploring aspects of Roman life, culture, politics that you don’t easily come across in other sources. It’s a privilege to learn history from such brilliant, academic minds. Matt, as well, is a knowledgeable host, who always asks the right questions.
Awesome podcast, great hosts
Not only is the content of this podcast very interesting, research based and engaging, but also Matt, Dr. Evans and Dr. Davenport have an excellent, dynamic interaction when presenting the topics. This all makes for a great podcast experience. The guests are usually very good, too. Thank you for sharing your work, it’s greatly appreciated.
Amazing!
I love this so much! The episodes are smaller than usual podcasts and that’s actually a bonus! They really go straight to the point and are so good at explaining history!!! Listening all the way from Brasil and having so much fun following each emperor