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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.

Emperors of Rome La Trobe University

    • History
    • 4.9 • 22 Ratings

“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.

    Episode CCXXI - An Entire Farrago (The Catiline Conspiracy II)

    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).

    • 32 min
    Episode CCXX - A Disordered Mind (The Catiline Conspiracy I)

    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).

    • 42 min
    Episode CCXIX - Hispala Faecena and the Bacchanalia Conspiracy

    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.


    Guest:
    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).

    • 28 min
    Episode CCXVIII - Martial on the Emperors

    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).

    • 35 min
    Episode CCXVII - Angeronalia

    Episode CCXVII - Angeronalia

    Yes, it’s that festive time of year again, when you gather all ye merry people with sore throats, stand around a statue with its mouth covered, and keep the sacred name of Rome safe.

    Guest: Associate Professor Rhiannon Evans (Classics and Ancient History, La Trobe University).

    • 22 min
    Episode CCXVI - A Roman Haunting in Three Parts

    Episode CCXVI - A Roman Haunting in Three Parts

    A dire warning from the spirit of Africa! A Haunting in Athens! And someone cuts the hair of Pliny’s freedman.

    Pliny the Younger presents a Roman Haunting in Three Parts.

    Guest: Associate Professor Rhiannon Evans (Classics and Ancient History, La Trobe University).

    • 27 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
22 Ratings

22 Ratings

BarderBing ,

Impressive

This podcast is thorough, entertaining, enlightening and clearly made by people who love what they do. Production value is high. Preparation for producing this must be careful and profound. Good job. Worth the while for anyone who are interested in the antique world.

Tandgniostr ,

The best of Roman history!

I've only discovered this podcast series very recently, and what a joyful experience it has been to listen to every one of these short episodes full of exciting and illuminating insight into the makers (and destructors?) of the old Roman Empire. This is a series I truly hope will never end...!

Shanahandsome ,

Great podcast

Great editing makes each short episode packed with interesting stories and historical facts.

Dr. Evans has a great voice for podcasting and has such great insights. Her telling of the history of the Roman emperors is therefore a must if my day is to be complete.

10/10 would recommend.

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