233 episodes

“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

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    • 4.8 • 1.4K 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 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
    Episode CCXV - The Unconquered Sun

    Episode CCXV - The Unconquered Sun

    Aurelian is known as a conqueror, a general and a restorer, and his reputation is based on those achievements. But in his short rule of five years, he was also an Emperor, and made efforts to leave his mark on Rome.

    Part IV of ‘Aurelian’

    Guest: Associate Professor Caillan Davenport (Head of the Centre for Classical Studies at the Australian National University).

    • 22 min

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
1.4K Ratings

1.4K Ratings

MGP Terps ,

Still Excellent

Well done always. Informative. Great production.A university education in classic history and the Roman emperorships

CelticRuss ,

Great content beyond mainstream Roman history.

As someone who has been a Roman history hobbyist for over three decades, this is a great podcast to move beyond the better known “greatest hits” of Rome (first century) and get into more “deep tracks” beyond the best known material. Exploring the fast paced action of the third and fourth centuries during the famed “fall” is full of fascinating facts and stories that lead to an ever increased understanding of what came next. Thank you for the great work.

Digjazzalot ,

Phenomenal

Love this a lot.

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