Representing the patricians, Appius Claudius fights with the tribunes of the plebs over the terms of military service in Rome's war with Veii. Get ready for some rhetorical fireworks!

Exploring Place in Regal Rome with Neil, The Ancient Blogger - Part 1

Apr 25th, 2024 1h 19m

The topography of regal Rome was very different to today. We sit down with Neil, the Ancient Blogger, to explore the details.

The Brief Life and Times of Servius Romanus

Apr 11th, 2024 46m 25s

Rome contends with the Etruscan city of Veii and the Volscian city of Artena. Will they win the day with the support of Servius Romanus?

Augustus' Mausoleum with Dr Victoria Austen

Mar 28th, 2024 1h 6m

In this episode, we talked about the style and function of Augustus' mausoleum and how it was repurposed over time with Dr Victoria Austen. This unique monument has as much to tell us about later periods as it does about Augustus himself.

It's All About the Money, Honey!

Mar 14th, 2024 1h 8m

406 BCE stands out for the assertion that this year is the first time the Roman soldiers receive pay for their service. Show me the money!

The Roman Military with Dr Bret Devereaux

Feb 29th, 2024 1h 33m

Dr Bret Devereaux joins us to discuss all things military and the development of the army in the early years of Ancient Rome. How did Rome go from raids to world domination?

The Fall of Verrugo

Feb 15th, 2024 33m 48s

It's 407 BCE and the Romans face a significant military setback at Verrugo. Is Roman dominance at risk? Their enemies may have the upper hand!

Nobody Calls Me Chicken

Jan 11th, 2024 57m 30s

The Romans have to battle a coalition from Antium, the Volscii and the Aequii. To win, they elect a dictator, but not everyone is pleased.

Roman Naming Conventions

Jan 4th, 2024 1h 9m

We delve into the world of Roman names. How do we understand who’s who? We’re consider the complexities of ancient Roman naming conventions!

Power to the Plebs

Dec 14th, 2023 1h 4m

In 409 BCE, there is drama in Rome when the plebeians set their sights on electing one of their own to the quaestorship.

The Partial Recap – 410s BCE

Dec 7th, 2023 19m 35s

The Partial Historians recap what the ancient sources have recorded for the 410s BCE in Ancient Rome.

Where in the World is Carventum?

Nov 16th, 2023 1h 1m

The citadel of Carventum enters Roman history when the Volsicans and Aequians squeeze Rome’s allies the Hernicians… how will Rome respond?

Special Episode – A History of the Roman Empire in 21 Women with Dr Emma Southon

Nov 2nd, 2023 1h 16m

We sit down with Dr Emma Southon to discuss her brand new book. We delve into the real and very fascinating lives of Rome's women.

Special Victims Unit

Oct 19th, 2023 59m 17s

In this episode we tackle the years 413 and 412 BCE. These years come hard on the back of the murder of the patrician Postumius. Rome is facing challenges that seem to be bound up in the spolia in times of war and the broader annalist focus on

A Wrongheaded Man

Sep 28th, 2023 1h 12m

We delve into more ancient Roman conflict which revolves around the patrician Postumius, described by historians as a wrongheaded man.

Disney's Hercules (1997)

Sep 14th, 2023 49m 36s

This episode features Professor Alastair Blanshard in a conversation about the representation of classical myths in Disney's Hercules (1997).

Divide and Conquer

Aug 31st, 2023 58m 47s

This episode delves into more conflict between the Romans and the Aequians, as well as some more classic Conflict of the Orders.

Classical Reception in Lil Nas X with Yentl Love

Aug 17th, 2023 54m 40s

We sit down with Yentl Love to take a deep dive in the layered symbolism of the classical allusions in Lil Nas X's music video for 'Call Me By Your Name'.