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Created October 14, 2020

Updated November 15, 2021

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  1. Stuff You Missed in History Class

    Did Nero really play the fiddle while Rome burned?

    1Jul 21st, 20083m 43s
    In A.D. 64, a great fire consumed Rome for six days and seven nights. Some rumors speculated that Nero set the fire, and even played a fiddle as the city burned. Check out our HowStuffWorks article to learn if this is fact or fiction. Learn mo
  2. Stuff You Missed in History Class

    What did Greek philosophers think about happiness?

    1Jun 8th, 200916m 25s
    What is happiness? To answer this question, our resident history buffs turn back the clock and take a closer look at ancient Greek philosophy, from Herodotus to Epicurus. Learn more in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. Learn more about your
  3. Stuff You Missed in History Class

    The Rise and Fall of Carthage

    1Jul 20th, 201124m 2s
    Carthage was a trading hub of the ancient world, challenging the budding Roman Republic. In 264 B.C., Rome and Carthage began the Punic Wars, which continued for more than a century. Tune in to learn more about the rise -- and fall -- of Carth
  4. Stuff You Missed in History Class

    Crucifixion in the Greco-Roman World

    1Apr 2nd, 201421m 40s
    While the crucifixion of Jesus is the most most well-known instance of this type of execution, crucifixion was a practice that was both common and taboo all over the Greco-Roman world for almost 1,000 years. Read the show notes here. Learn mo
  5. Stuff You Missed in History Class

    A Crusade Gone Wrong

    1Aug 2nd, 201016m 21s
    Of all the Crusades, the Fourth Crusade was the least successful: It created a permanent divide between Orthodox and Roman Catholic churches. But what exactly went wrong? Tune in and learn more in this podcast. Learn more about your ad-choices
  6. 1001 Heroes, Legends, Histories & Mysteries Podcast

    THE LAST FIGHT IN THE COLISEUM

    1Jan 14th, 201625m 51s
    "the Last Fight In The Coliseum" by Charlotte Yonge -The year is 404 -A.D. Rome is changing under the new direction of Christian emperors. The Roman Coliseum is still home to 86,000 spectators all demanding entertainment, and all very condition
  7. The History of Rome

    169- Huns and Vandals and Goths, Oh My

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    1Feb 12th, 201224m 38s
    In the 430s the Romans dealt with increasingly agressive and confident barbarian tribes living both inside and outside the traditional borders of the Empire. 
  8. The History of Rome

    164- The Sack of Rome

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    1Jan 9th, 201225m 56s
    After failing to secure a deal with Honorius, Alaric sacked Rome in August of 410. It was the first time the Eternal City had been sacked in 800 years. 
  9. The History of Rome

    088- A Day in the Life

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    1Mar 22nd, 201024m 36s
    Life in Rome began at dawn and lasted until sunset. Work was done in the mornings while the afternoon was reserved for recreation.  
  10. The History of Rome

    069- As History of Rome Wedding

    1Mar 1st, 201016m 42s
    Marriage was one of the key institutions of Roman culture and many of the traditions surrounding weddings persist today.

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