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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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Dr Fulminante shares insights from her recent monograph: The Rise of Early Rome - Transportation Networks and Domination in Central Italy, 1050-500 BCE.
The post Special Episode – Central Italy and the Emergence of Rome with Dr Francesca Fulminante appeared first on The Partial Historians - Ancient Roman History with smart ladies.
In 391 BCE, there are signs that disaster lurks on the horizon for the Romans in the shape of the Gauls/ Celts. Will they act in time to stop the Celtic Wave from smashing into them?
The post Episode 165 – Surf the Celtic Wave appeared first on The Partial Historians - Ancient Roman History with smart ladies.
We discuss the second half of the 1963 epic, Cleopatra, focusing on the developing romance with Mark Antony. This means we also get to talk about the real-life affair that developed between Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton.
The post Special Episode – Cleopatra (1963) – Cleopatra and Antony appeared first on The Partial Historians - Ancient Roman History with smart ladies.
In 392 BCE, the Romans manage to trounce the Aequians in a campaign in no way memorable before they fall extremely ill.
The post Episode 164 – A Campaign in No Way Memorable appeared first on The Partial Historians - Ancient Roman History with smart ladies.
When Caesar arrives in Egypt, what will it mean for the warring Ptolemies? Cleopatra (Elizabeth Taylor) is about to find out!
The post Special Episode – Cleopatra 1963 – Cleopatra and Caesar appeared first on The Partial Historians - Ancient Roman History with smart ladies.
When the Romans decide to offer a golden bowl to Apollo at Delphi, they might not have thought about all the consequences...
The post Episode 163 – Camillius’ Conniptions appeared first on The Partial Historians - Ancient Roman History with smart ladies.
Camillus leads a siege against the city of Falerii and wins glory for Rome, but not in the way that you might expect! Whilst he does well in the field, it is really his incredible integrity that wins the day.
The post Episode 162 – Shirts Off for Virtus! appeared first on The Partial Historians - Ancient Roman History with smart ladies.
We are joined by the prolific Dr Jane Draycott to discuss her latest biography, Fulvia: The Woman Who Broke All the Rules in Ancient Rome.
The post Special Episode – Fulvia with Dr Jane Draycott appeared first on The Partial Historians - Ancient Roman History with smart ladies.
After Rome's victory over Veii, you'd think they'd be celebrating, but life is just a about to get more complicated for Camillus...
The post Episode 161 – ¿Por Qué No Los Dos? appeared first on The Partial Historians - Ancient Roman History with smart ladies.
We consider Gladiator II through the eyes of subject expert Alexandra Sills. Tune in for details about gladiators in ancient Rome and the tropes you can expect from cinematic gladiators. How does Lucius stack up?
The post Special Episode – Gladiator II with Alexandra Sills appeared first on The Partial Historians - Ancient Roman History with smart ladies.
The dictator Camillus has conquered Veii, and the Romans are thrilled. But there are worrying signs that the path ahead will not be smooth for Rome or Camillus...
The post Episode 160 – The Fall of Veii: Part Three appeared first on The Partial Historians - Ancient Roman History with smart ladies.
We interview an expert on historical films, Professor Martin Winkler, on Gladiator II. Is this sequel worthy of the original?
The post Special Episode – Gladiator II with Professor Martin M. Winkler appeared first on The Partial Historians - Ancient Roman History with smart ladies.
We continue our coverage of 396 BCE, the year in which Camillus became dictator of Rome and conquered the Etruscan city of Veii. Score! The conquest of Veii was a huge accomplishment for the Romans. and doubled the size of their territory.
The post Episode 159 – The Fall of Veii: Part II appeared first on The Partial Historians - Ancient Roman History with smart ladies.
Owen Rees takes us through some of the amazing tales from his book 'The Far Edges of the Known World: A New History of the Ancient Past'.
The post Special Episode – The Far Edges of the Known World with Owen Rees appeared first on The Partial Historians - Ancient Roman History with smart ladies.
The sun dawns on 396 BCE and Rome's siege of Veii continues into its tenth year (apparently). Will this be the year the siege breaks?
The post Episode 158 – The Fall of Veii: Part I appeared first on The Partial Historians - Ancient Roman History with smart ladies.
Dr Lindsay Steenberg joins us to discuss the conventions of gladiator movies with a particular focus on Gladiator II (2024).
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We interview Jenny Williamson, the fabulous co-host of Ancient History Fangirl, about her new historical romantasy, Enemy of my Dreams.
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What if stories have a life of their own? What happens when we think of narratives as external agents? And why is Homer good to think with?
The post Special Episode – Storylife with Professor Joel P. Christensen appeared first on The Partial Historians - Ancient Roman History with smart ladies.
In 397 BCE. the Romans were stuck in multiple stalemates and it seems like they need some divine intervention, perhaps from Delphi! Will they manage to fix their relationship with the gods and secure success against their enemies?
The post Episode 157 – From Delphi, With Love appeared first on The Partial Historians - Ancient Roman History with smart ladies.
We interview Dr Emma Southon, co-author of the new children's book, Totally Chaotic History: Roman Britain Gets Rowdy!
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