Marcus Antonius On Drunkenness

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On Drunkenness is an obscure lost text mentioned by the ancient historian Pliny. Modern scholars debate what it may have contained, although a common view holds that it was a treatise written by Antony to reframe allegations of debauched drinking as part of a religious connection with the god Dionysus and to attack his rival Octavian.

Episodes

  1. Oct 28

    V. On Octavian At Mutina

    Octavian responds to On Drunkenness, while Mark Antony holds a lavish banquet in Greece with Cleopatra and many of his client kings. Proceedings are interrupted by the arrival of a messenger with a challenge Antony and his commanders. Back in Rome, after being stuck in a house together for weeks, Aurelia goes out to see a friend of her mother's and learn more about their history, uncovering a family secret in the process. Credits. Mark Antony - Aodhán Hill Cleopatra - Emma Semple Domitius Ahenobarbus/Metellus - Dick Jones Canidius Crassus - Callum Oakby Wright Quintus Dellius/Marius - Bjørn Felle Aurelia - Martha White Titisenia - Joan Riley Octavian - Luke Ward-Wilkinson Agrippa - J. Langley Messenger - Ben Roper Bogud - Santi Wais Syphax - Jose Ortiz Historical Consultant - Dr Michael Beer Research Assistant - Susmita Deb Written by Andy Fletcher Recorded and engineered by Santi Wais Dinna Fash Productions Thank you for listening, let us know your thoughts!

    V. On Octavian At Mutina

  2. Oct 14

    IV. Fear And Loathing In Brundisium

    Antony gives King Bogud an important task. Marius and Metellus return to their Patrae guard duty. Lucia and Aurelia begin to settle into the new living arrangement. Credits. Mark Antony - Aodhán Hill Domitius Ahenobarbus/Metellus - Dick Jones Quintus Dellius/Marius - Bjørn Felle Lucia - Sally Hill Aurelia - Martha White King Bogud/Acco - Santi Wais Syphax - Jose Ortiz  Marcus Piso - Luke Ward-Wilkinson Historical Consultant - Dr Michael Beer Research Assistant: Susmita Deb Written by Andy Fletcher Recorded and engineered by Santi Wais Dinna Fash Productions Thank you for listening!

    IV. Fear And Loathing In Brundisium

  3. Sep 29

    III. On My Total Lack Of Achievement

    Mark Antony reflects on his triumphs, Metellus and Marius are exposed to Catallus, and Aurelia and Lucia discuss the Sabines. However, Antony’s officers are increasingly sceptical of Cleopatra’s involvement in the war and bad news looms following the riots of the freedmen. Credits: Mark Antony - Aodhán Hill Domitius Ahenobarbus / Metellus - Dick Jones Marius - Bjørn Felle Lucia - Sally Hill Aurelia - Martha White Flavius - J. Langley Lucullus - Alex Laurance Historical Consultant - Dr Michael Beer Research Assistant - Susmita Deb Written by Andy Fletcher Recorded and engineered by Santi Wais Dinna Fash Productions Thank you for listening!

    III. On My Total Lack Of Achievement

  4. Sep 15

    II. On The Lupercalia

    Riots are breaking out in Rome, his men don't understand why he's divorced Octavia, gossip about Cleopatra spreads through the camp, kings are arriving... but Mark Antony wants to discuss the Lupercalia. Credits: Mark Antony - Aodhán Hill Domitius Ahenobarbus / Metellus - Dick Jones Marius - Bjørn Felle Lucia - Sally Hill Aurelia - Martha White Patrician Lady - Troi Parker-Roth Advert Narrator - Ben Roper Historical Consultant - Dr Michael Beer Research Assistant - Susmita Deb Written by Andy Fletcher Recorded and engineered by Santi Wais Dinna Fash Productions Thank you for listening!

    II. On The Lupercalia

  5. Sep 1

    I. On Drunkenness

    Mark Antony enjoys a drink and a bath with his closest friends as word comes in about a missing general and a raid on a sacred temple. Two of Antony’s loyal soldiers stand guard outside his Patrae villa. Back in Rome, sisters Lucia and Aurelia hear word that Octavian has declared war on Cleopatra. Antony orates the opening chapter of On Drunkenness, reflecting on famous Roman drinkers and their abstinent counterparts.  Credits. Mark Antony - Aodhán Hill Domitius Ahenobarbus/Metellus - Dick Jones Canidius Crassus - Callum Oakby Wright Quintus Dellius/Marius - Bjørn Felle Lucia - Sally Hill Aurelia - Martha White Marcus Piso - Luke Ward-Wilkinson  Public Speaker - Andy Fletcher Dictasonus - Santi Wais Historical Consultant - Dr Michael Beer Research Assistant - Susmita Deb  Written by Andy Fletcher Recorded & Engineered by Santi Wais Dinna Fash Productions Thank You for listening!

    I. On Drunkenness
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On Drunkenness is an obscure lost text mentioned by the ancient historian Pliny. Modern scholars debate what it may have contained, although a common view holds that it was a treatise written by Antony to reframe allegations of debauched drinking as part of a religious connection with the god Dionysus and to attack his rival Octavian.

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