The Partial Historians

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The Partial Historians

Dr Rad and Dr G explore all things ancient Rome. With source analysis, interviews with experts, and looking at how the ancient world appears in popular culture, we take you you through the sources for ancient Rome while having a good laugh along the way. Dr Rad is an expert on Kubrick's Spartacus and Dr G is an expert on the Vestal Virgins.

  1. 6일 전

    Special Episode – Storylife with Professor Joel P. Christensen

    We are thrilled to sit down in conversation with Professor Joel P. Christensen to discuss some of the ideas explored in his forthcoming book Storylife: On Epic, Narrative, and Living Things (Yale University Press). Special Episode - Storylife with Professor Joel P. Christensen Joel Christensen is Professor of Classical Studies at Brandeis University. He received his BA and MA from Brandeis in Classics and English and holds a PhD in Classics from New York University. His publications include A Beginner’s Guide to Homer (2013), A Commentary on the Homeric Battle of Frogs and Mice with Erik Robinson (2018), Homer’s Thebes: Epic Rivalries and the Appropriation of Mythical Pasts with Elton T. E. Barker (2019),  and The Many-Minded Man: the Odyssey, Psychology, and the Therapy of Epic (2020).  Professor Christensen is also famous online for his engaging work on ancient Greece and Rome through his website sententiaeantiquae.com In this episode we delve into some of the ideas that Christensen explores in his forthcoming book Storylife: On Epic, Narrative, and Living Things (Yale University Press). With chapters exploring Homer in tandem with the COVID-19 pandemic and people’s response to it, particularly in the context of the United States. Things to listen out for * The power of epic poetry to have therapeutic benefits * Biological analogies for the considering the life of narratives * Approaching our understanding of the world and the affairs of people with generosity * The Homeric Question(s) * The dangers of the God-Author model when considering written texts * On the significant differences between oral approaches to authority and written approaches to authority * The arboreal metaphor for thinking of the Iliad and the Odyssey as objects * Epic poetry and DNA (and some of the poetic meter!) * The challenges of language whether its epic poetry or just going to language class * The problem with Greek heroes and the protective nature of epic poetry * The opportunity for ‘rehumanisation’ that comes from engaging with stories * A call for an education revolution! The cover for Storylife It's All Greek to Me! Keen on the Ancient Greek recited by Professor Christensen in this episode? He recites the opening line of the Iliad: μῆνιν ἄειδε θεὰ Πηληϊάδεω Ἀχιλῆος

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  2. 2024. 12. 26.

    From Delphi, With Love

    In 398, the Romans received some worrying signs from the gods, and now we return with a special message for them: From Delphi, With Love. Episode 157 - From Delphi, With Love In 397 BCE, the Romans were waging war on all fronts. On top of their ongoing siege at Veii, they were contesting their hold on Anxur with the Volscians, and their colony at Labici against the Aequians. Never ones to shy away from drama, the Romans were also dealing with internal division between the patricians and the plebeians. PHEW! Sounds exhausting. Rude Raiders The Tarquinii, from another part of Etruria, also noticed that the Romans had a lot on their plate. Now was their moment to attack and score some booty! The Romans were highly offended that anyone could even THINK of attacking them when they were already so busy. It was time for an etiquette lesson… The Romans wiped the floor with these rude raiders, but the rest of their campaigns were in a stalemate. They weren’t losing, but they weren’t winning either. Clearly they needed some divine help, direct from Delphi. The Temple of Apollo at Delphi, Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons. The ambassadors that had been seen to the Delphic Oracle after the sudden rise in the levels of the Alban Lake in 398 returned at this moment. They confirmed what the kidnapped soothsayer from Veii had told them in 398. Lower the levels of the lake and you will have your victory at Veii. Suddenly their captive seemed much more valuable. Getting Square Aside from their lack of military victories and the higher levels of water in the Alban Lake, the Romans discovered another sign that all was not right. When the magistrates for 397 had been proclaimed, something had gone wrong. Magistrates were proclaimed during the annual Latin festival for Jupiter Latiaris. If a mistake was made during the sacrifice or proclamation, there was only one thing to do. Get rid of this lot of magistrates and start all over. An interregnum ensued whilst the Romans sorted out their magistrate woes. Very unusually, the Romans set their sights on someone who was not even campaigning, Publius Licinius Calvus. Calvus had been the first confirmed plebeian to become military tribune with consular power and was known to be very moderate. But how would the Romans pull off his election? Tune in to find out more! Things to Look Out For: * Aeneas’ dad, Latinus   * The Etruscans giving Veii the cold shoulder, AGAIN! * Tips on the proper way to sacrifice a bull * Volcanic activity * Roman-style Christmas hampers * Highlights of happenings in the wider Mediterranean world Our Players for 397 BCE Military Tribune with Consular Power * L. Iulius L. f. Vopisci n. Iullus (Pat) Mil. Tr. c.p. 401 * L. Furius L. f. Sp. n. Medullinus (Pat) Cos. 413, 409, Mil. Tr. c.p. 407, 405, 398, 395, 394, 391 * L. Sergius M. f. L. n. Fidenas (Pat) * A. Postumius – f. – n. Albinus Regillensis (Pat) * P. Cornelius P. f. M. n. Maluginensis (Pat) Cos. 393? Mil. Tr. c.p. 390 * A. Manlius A. f. Cn. n. Vulso Capitolinus (Pat) Mil. Tr. c.p. 405, 402 Legates; Ambassadors

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  3. 2024. 12. 12.

    Special Episode – Totally Chaotic History with Dr Emma Southon

    Are you ready to have a Totally Chaotic time? We certainly hope so, as we are thrilled to welcome Dr Emma Southon back on the show for the FOURTH TIME (not the third, as incorrectly said by Dr Rad). Emma has released her first children’s book, which was co-authored with Greg Jenner and illustrated by Rikin Parekh. Special Episode - Totally Chaotic History with Dr Emma Southon The cover of Totally Chaotic History: Roman Britain Gets Rowdy! This powerhouse trio have produced Totally Chaotic History: Roman History Gets Rowdy! Whilst the target audience for this latest instalment in the Totally Chaotic series is 7-12 year olds, we thoroughly enjoyed it. Turns out that we didn’t know as much about Roman Britain as we thought!   If you would like to chuckle and LOL your way through the lengthy history of the British and their interactions with the Romans, you need to grab a copy of this book. We were intrigued to find out how Greg, Emma and Rikin managed to pack so much historiography into a children’s history book. It was intriguing to find out about the process that went into building the layers of historical meaning on every page.    Are you ready to get rowdy? Things to Listen Out For: * Robot hamsters * Chaos ratings * Tips on sight-seeing in Britain * Emma’s upcoming projects Ask Santa for Totally Chaotic History: Roman History Gets Rowdy! Naturally, Mr Claus shops at your local independent bookstore. Want more from Emma Southon? Check out our previous interview about A History of Rome in 21 Women from 2023. Sound Credits Our music is by Bettina Joy de Guzman. Automated Transcript Dr Rad 0:15Music. Welcome to the partial historians. Dr G 0:18We explore all the details of ancient Rome, Dr Rad 0:23everything from political scandals, the love affairs, the battles wage and when citizens turn against each other, I'm Dr Rad and Dr G 0:33I'm Dr G, we consider Rome as the Romans saw it, by reading different authors from the ancient past and comparing their stories. Dr Rad 0:44Join us as we trace the journey of Rome from the founding of the city. Welcome to a special episode of the partial historians. I am one of your hosts, Dr Rad, and I am Dr G and Dr G, we are joined by someone who is now, I think, a triple guest, which I don't think we've ever had before. We are joined by Dr Emma Southon, who is without doubt, our top drag race fan to have on the podcast, but she also happens to be a top notch historian and hilarious, so that's very handy for us. She is the author of a biography of Agrippina the Younger as well as a book called A fatal Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, and, most recently, a history of Rome in 21 women, all of which you need to check out if you have not read them already, Emma is also the co host of the podcast. History is sexy, but we are here today to graduate her on her latest book, which is totally chaotic history Roman Britain gets rowdy, and in this collaboration, Emma gets together with a podcaster and all around famous author Greg Jenner and illustrator Rikin Parekh. So Emma, welcome,

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  4. 2024. 11. 28.

    Episode 156 – Kidnapped!

    In 398 BCE, the Romans were still enmeshed in their siege at Veii. Whilst the Romans waited, worrying portents started to appear. What did they all mean? Episode 156 - Kidnapped! The most concerning portent was a sudden increase in the levels of the lake in the Alban Woods. It was positively spooky. An embassy was despatched to visit the Delphic Oracle so that the mystery could be unravelled. Lake Albano, courtesy of Istituto Nazionale di Geofisica e Vulconologia. Whilst the ambassadors were on the road, some casual conversation between enemies led to a revelation.  An old man from Veii seemed to have the answers the Romans needed, and unfortunately this led to him being kidnapped and interrogated. How else could the Romans get the information? They want the truth! The old man and the Oracle both indicated that the Romans needed to figure out a way to draw off the water from the lake. Then, and only then, Veii would fall, and the Romans would be victorious. Sounds simple! Just make the water go away, Rome. Things to listen out for: * LOTS of patricians in power * Dangerous shortages of Etruscan soothsayers * Sneaky Roman youths * Road trips! * An owl suddenly covering for Igor Our Players for 398 BCE Military Tribunes with Consular Power * L. Valerius L. f. P. n. Potitus (Pat) Cos. 392, Mil. Tr. c.p. 414, 406, 403, 401 * M. Valerius M. f. M. n. Lactucinus Maximus (Pat) Mil. Tr. c.p. 395 * M. Furius L. f. Sp. n. Camillus (Pat) Mil. Tr. c.p. 401, 394, 386, 384, 381 * L. Furius L. f. Sp. n. Medullinus (Pat) Cos. 413, 409. Mil. Tr. c.p. 407, 405, 397, 295, 394. 391 * Q. Servilius Q. f. P. n. Fidenas (Pat) Mil. Tr. 402, 395, 390, 388, 386 * Q. Sulpicius Ser. f. Se. n. Camerinus Cornutus (Pat) Mil. Tr. c.p. 402 Legates, Ambassadors * (Cn. Cornelius) Cossus (Pat) Mil. Tr. c.p. 406, 404, 401 * (P.) Licinius (Calvus Esquilinus) Mil. Tr. c.p. 400, 396 * (L.) Valerius Potitus (Pat) Cos. 392, Mil. Tr. c.p. 414, 406, 403, 401, 398 OR * (C.) Valerius Potitus (Volusus) (Pat) Cos. 410, Mil. Tr. c.p. 415, 404 * (K.) Fabius Ambustus (Pat) Mil. Tr. c.p. 410, 404, 401, 395, 309? OR * (Num.) Fabius Ambustus (Pat) Our Sources * Dr Rad reads Livy, 5.14-15. * Dr G reads Dionysius of Halicarnassus 12.10-33; Cicero, On Divination, 1.44; Diodorus Siculus, 14.82; Plutarch, Life of Camillus 2.3-4.4. * Bradley, G. 2020. Early Rome to 290 BC (Edinburgh University Press). Broughton, T. R. S., Patterson, M. L. 1951. The Magistrates of the Roman Republic Volume 1: 509 B.C. – 100 B.C. (The American Philological Association) * Cornell, T. J. 1995. The Beginnings of Rome: Italy and Rome from the Bronze Age to the Punic Wars (c.

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  5. 2024. 11. 14.

    Special Episode - Gods and Mortals with Liv Albert

    We love it when we get to chat with some of our podcast friends, and this week we got to catch up with the hilarious Liv Albert from 'Let's talk about myths, baby!' to talk about relationships between gods and mortals. Please be warned, this episode does contain references to sexual assault. Special Episode - Gods and Mortals with Liv Albert The lovely Liv Albert herself! When we get together with Liv, we pick a theme and compare the Roman and Greek myths on the topic. This episode, we decided to compare what each civilisation had to say about gods and mortals get involved with each other. We found some interesting points of divergence as we delved into the tales of Rhea Silvia and Mars, Servius Tullius and Fortuna, and Aphrodite and Anchises. Join us for this mini-myth conversation!   Things to Look Out For: * Mars Bar controversy * The debut of 'The Trojan Connection' * Roman studio executives planning to reboot Aeneas' myth * Bold promises about re-reading The Aeneid Sound Credits Our music is by Bettina Joy de Guzman.

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  6. 2024. 11. 08. · 비디오

    Your Cheeky Guide to the Roman Empire with Ulysses Press

    We sit down with Casie Vogel, VP Publisher at Ulysses Press to talk about the process of bringing an ancient Roman history book into the world and some of the cheeky details about the past that Casie learnt along the way. To celebrate the publication of 'Your Cheeky Guide to the Roman Empire' this special episode is even in video form! https://videopress.com/v/Pni4vXoO?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&posterUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fpartialhistorians.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2024%2F11%2Fyour-cheeky-guide-interview-with-casie-vogel_mp4_hd.original.jpg&preloadContent=metadata&useAverageColor=true You can also find this video over on our YouTube channel if that's easier for you. Join us as we talk about books, publishing, and ancient Rome (of course)! Your Cheeky Guide to the Roman Empire is out now! We hope you love it as much as we enjoyed writing it. Have a chat to your local independent bookstore about getting a copy or two in or let your library know that you'd love them to keep a copy in their collection. Libraries are a bastion of hope and a refuge for so many and surely a joy-filled exploration of Rome is just the ticket! This is what the tome looks like it in all its glory! How to Buy Your Cheeky Guide to the Roman Empire US - You can read more about the book as well as how to order it at Ulysses Press. UK - If you're based in the UK, check out Bookshop.org Australia - If you're based in Australia, check out Abbey's Bookstore, Booktopia, or check in with your local independent bookseller. Sound Credits Our music is by the amazing Bettina Joy de Guzman. The header image includes the highly detailed, but very idealised imagining of ancient Rome at its height by Thomas Cole. This painting dates to 1836 and is part of the series The Course of Empire. This painting in particular is entitled The Consummation. There are vibrant crowds of people on a bridge crossing the Tiber surrounded by white buildings with hints of gold everywhere.

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  7. 2024. 11. 04.

    The Final Cheeky Preview - Last Man Standing: Masada

    We are thrilled to release the final cheeky preview from our new book, Your Cheeky Guide to the Roman Empire. The final chapter from our 'With a Rebel Yell' bonus material is entitled 'Last Man Standing: Masada'. This bonus episode is coming out on the very same day that our book officially hits the shelves. Huzzah! The Final Cheeky Preview - Last Man Standing: Masada We hope you enjoy listening to the fascinating tale of the final stand in the First Jewish Revolt (or Great Jewish Revolt). The literary and archaeological sources for this event pose just as many questions as they answer! Want to hear about our other favourite rebels? Check out the chapters on Spartacus and Zenobia! And of course, if you enjoy this chapter, you might like to grab yourself a copy of the book! It is available on Amazon, or ask at your local independent bookstore. Sound Credits Our music is by Bettina Joy de Guzman.

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  8. 2024. 10. 31.

    A Feast for the Gods

    Our new book ‘Your Cheeky Guide to the Roman Empire’ has nearly landed! Pre-order your copy via Ulysses Press! It’s happening - the Romans enter the fourth century! In this episode, we compare and contrast the ancient source accounts for the year that was 399 BCE. Rome and Veii are still locked in a siege, with Roman forces outside the gates of the most preeminent Etruscan city to the south. Combined with the this situation is the suggestion that one (or more) plebeians have recently made it into the position of military tribune with consular power - no small feat given this is the most senior magistracy in Rome during the year that people are elected into it. Episode 155 - A Feast for the Gods! Siege got you down? Experiencing some baleful weather? What’s a Roman to do? It’s fair to say that Rome’s been copping a rough time recently. From strange and unprecedented weather conditions to the ongoing challenges of trying to run a multi-year siege when you have a system of annual magistrates, Rome is in a tough spot. It’s moments like these that a consultation with the Sibylline Books is in order… Things to listen out for * Who are the duumvirs? * What is the lectisternium and why do the Romans want one? * A hot Roman summer * A huge snowstorm * A little bit of the regional history of some of the gods: Apollo and Latona * Lucius Calpurnius Piso Frugi puts in an early appearance as the writer of the Annales * Veii might not be friendless after all! Our Players Military Tribunes with Consular Power * Gnaeus Genucius M. f. M. n. Augurinus * Lucius Atilius L. f. L. n. Priscus * Marcus Pomponius L. f. L. n. Rufus * Gnaeus/Gaius Duillius K. f. K. n. Longus * Marcus Veturius Ti. f. Sp. n. Crassus Cicurinus (Pat) * Volero Publilius P. f. Voler. N. Philo Our Sources * Dr Rad reads Livy 5.13 * Dr G reads the Dionysius of Halicarnassus Ant. Rom. 12.7-9; Diodorus Siculus 14.54.1-4; Fasti Capitolini * Bradley, G. 2020. Early Rome to 290 BC (Edinburgh University Press). * Broughton, T. R. S., Patterson, M. L. 1951. The Magistrates of the Roman Republic Volume 1: 509 B.C. – 100 B.C. (The American Philological Association) * Cornell, T. J. 1995. The Beginnings of Rome: Italy and Rome from the Bronze Age to the Punic Wars (c. 1000-264 BC) (Taylor & Francis) * Forsythe, G. 2006. A Critical History of Early Rome: From Prehistory to the First Punic War(University of California Press) * Elvers, K. (., Eck, W. (., Kierdorf, W. (., Walde, C. (., & Fey-Wickert, B. (. (2006). Calpurnius. In Brill's New Pauly Online. Brill. https://doi.org/10.1163/1574-9347_bnp_e225050 * Graf, F. (. O., & Ley, A. (. (2006). Apollo. In Brill's New Pauly Online. Brill. https://doi.org/10.1163/1574-9347_bnp_e128090 * Lomas,

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Dr Rad and Dr G explore all things ancient Rome. With source analysis, interviews with experts, and looking at how the ancient world appears in popular culture, we take you you through the sources for ancient Rome while having a good laugh along the way. Dr Rad is an expert on Kubrick's Spartacus and Dr G is an expert on the Vestal Virgins.

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