Emperors of Rome La Trobe University
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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 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
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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’)
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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). -
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).
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Wonderful
What a great way to spread scientific knowledge. An excellent, funny and informative podcast on Roman imperial history. I’ve recently encountered this podcast and then binged all editions. You’ve been fantastic, and now I’m waiting for more. Keep on the good work!
It made me travel to Rome
Great podcast! Started this year from the first episode and made me travel to Rome with such more knowledge about the history. After each episode I can’t stop, I just want to know how things end up. Thx for all the great work on this.
Ave..!
You’ve been and are fantastic! Thanks for making such a wonderful podcast!
Although I’ve read and watched a lot about Ancient Rome, you give me so much more to learn and ponder.
I highly recommend this podcast to anyone who has any interest in ancient Rome, its emperors, its society, and customs.
Quality stuff :)