The History of Rome Mike Duncan
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A weekly podcast tracing the history of the Roman Empire, beginning with Aeneas's arrival in Italy and ending with the exile of Romulus Augustulus, last Emperor of the Western Roman Empire. Now complete!
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001- In the Beginning
Welcome to The History of Rome, a weekly series tracing the rise and fall of the Roman Empire. Today we will hear the mythical origin story of Rome and compare it with modern historical and archaeological evidence. How much truth is wrapped up in the legend? We end this week with the death of Remus and the founding of Rome.
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002- Youthful Indiscretions
Last time we discussed the events that lead to the birth of Rome,
covering the arrival of Aeneas in Italy and the story of the twins
Romulus and Remus. Today we will cover the remainder of Romulus's life,
his questionable morality and ultimate disappearance from the world of
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003a- The Seven Kings of Rome
This week we cover the first three of Romulus's successors to the
throne: Numa Pompulius, Tullus Hostilius and Ancus Marcius, who they
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003b- The Seven Kings of Rome
The last days of the Roman Kingdom were ruled over by the three members
of the so-called Tarquin Dynasty: Tarquinius Priscus, Servius Tullius
and Tarquinius Superbus. The last proved to be such a tyrant that he
was overthrown and monarchy was forever outlawed by the Romans. -
004- The Public Thing
The monarchy had been overthrown and the Roman Republic was now
established. Despite the appearance of a free democratic republic, the
Romans were beset with economic and political divisions that threatened
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005- Trials and Tribunlations
The infant Roman Republic faced many challenges as it grew into
adolescence, both internally and externally. Most significantly class
divisions led to a confrontation between patricians and plebs that
resulted in the creation of the office of Tribune.
Customer Reviews
Just finished this show again
Love this show, I push mow my lawn and literally listen to this show the entire time every time I do it. So this is like my 4th listen through in a decade. Great show. Going to revolutions next & got his books.
Great job Mike!
Hits History Just Right
Most history is told in a cursory manner to keep it exciting, telling only the big picture events, but leaving out meaningful details. Historians tend to include all the details which makes history a slog.
The History of Rome gets it right. Details that fill you with the world of Rome, but not so many that you get bogged down. Excellent series.
Great but a little eerie
This is the second time I’m listening to this podcast. It is amazing and more than a little concerning how the end of the Roman Republic leading up to the Caesars is more than a little similar to the US since the fall of the Soviet Union.