E24 - The Rise and *FAIL* of Rome Epik Fails of History

“A great civilization is not conquered from without until it has destroyed itself within." - Ariel Durant

Episode 24 - On the latest episode, Erik, Justin, and Chris talk about the history of Rome - from Republic to Empire, the numerous factors that lead to it's downfall, Julius Caesar, Cleopatra, gladiator games, ancient architecture, Constantinople (Istanbul), and the absolute worst Roman Emperors of all time: Commodus, Caligula, and Nero! 

Also on this episode: 


Stolen Ancient Gilgamesh Tablet Confiscated from Hobby Lobby?!
'Dating Through the Ages' (Cleopatra skit from 2015)
Epik Wins of History: Ada Lovelace and Hedy Lamarr
The Bracket of Fails: Benedict Arnold vs Brutus / J. Bruce Ismay vs Gavrilo Princip
"You've Got Hate Mail"

Audio Clips: "Gladiator" (2000) - directed by Ridley Scott, starring Russell Crowe and Joaquin Phoenix; HBO's "ROME" (2005-2007)

Check out Erik and Kory's review of "The Green Knight" on 'The World is My Burrito'!

You can watch our Cleopatra skit on You Tube! (starring: Caroline Crawford, Devon Seymour, Jimmy Lester, Justin Ache, and Chris Carroll - narrated by Devin Clark, written and directed by Erik Slader)

Outro Music / Segment Jingles by DeftStroke Sound!



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