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In Part 2 of Ancient Parallel's feature of Julius Caesar, Episode 2 follows its titular protagonist from his rise to dictatorial power - and his eventual, infamous downfall at the knives of Roman senators.

This episode completes Ancient Parallel's feature of Julius Caesar. Come back next month for Episode 3, where we will transport ourselves to the ancient world of Imperial China - and begin our journey through the life of China's first Emperor, Qin Shi Huang. For more information and the latest updates, follow the podcast on social media. If you wish to support the podcast, there is a Ko-Fi set up. Thank you very much for listening!

Julius Caesar. Perhaps the single most illustrious name that people associate with Ancient Rome today. From his meteoric rise from impoverished patrician to legal dictator - and then abrupt fall into betrayed death, Caesar led quite the sensational life. Episodes 1 & 2 will cover the life and times of the man whose name became the title of emperors, from his rise to power in the Senate to his famous assassination within its halls.

This is Part 1 of Ancient Parallel's feature of Julius Caesar. Come back next month for Episode 2, which will round up the podcast's exploration of his eventful life. For more information and the latest updates, follow the podcast on social media. If you wish to support the podcast, there is a Ko-Fi set up. Thank you very much for listening!

Welcome to Ancients Parallels! Each month, we explore the life of a famous figure from ancient history, and discuss their historical legacy - from contemporary commentators to modern scholarship. Pairs of ancient historical figures are then considered in parallel. From the Rome Empire to Imperial China, someone here is sure to catch your eye (or rather, ear?). You may find that ancient history lives on even today…

For more information and the latest updates, follow the podcast on social media. If you wish to support the podcast, there is a Ko-Fi set up. Thank you very much for listening!