Isabelle Gale joins us on Rostra for a look at Greco-Roman mythology’s famous twins, Artemis and Apollo. Hunters and gods of the moon and sun, they have a fascinating background you don’t want to miss!
Some of our favorite stories have roots in the writings of the Greeks and Romans. In this episode of Rostra, Annabelle Bremer talks with us about those influences and where we see them in modern literature.
What was it like for the first Christians living in Ancient Rome? On this episode of Rostra, Jacob Gaskill takes us back in time before Christianity became the official religion of the Roman Empire.
After talking with us about engineering and technology in ancient Rome, Saran Wagner returns to Rostra to share with us the ancient Greek advancements in these areas.
Katie Kolb and Lucy Esposito join us on Rostra to talk about some of the most incredible sites from antiquity you can see today in a trip to modern Rome.
Just where do we get our ideas for the superheroes and comic books that entertain us? In this episode of Rostra, Stella Kolb helps us see the connections between the superheroes of today and the mythology of antiquity.
Helen Koch returns to Rostra to talk with us about something tourists love to see, the famous cats of Rome.
Robbie Fraga returns to Rostra to talk about the details of Roman crucifixion and the execution of Jesus.
Many have heard of Attila the Hun, but who were these people and why are they so significant in history? Join us as Grace Zirkelbach talks about this fearsome group of ancient warriors.
Imagine the chaos if the leader of your country changed four times in one year. Welcome to 69 A.D.! Join us as Harrison Street leads us through this tumultuous year in the early Roman empire.
Gwyn Neill returns to Rostra to talk about one of the most significant events in Roman history, one that nearly destroyed the Republic, yet gave rise to some of the greatest oratory of all time.
Many people know the name of Spartacus, but do you know the full story? Sawyer Holman takes us behind the classic film to the actual history of this gladiator-turned-rebel.
The study of Latin quickly leads beyond antiquity. Stella Kolb returns to take us past the classical world into a look at Roman saints and martyrs.
One of the most famous defeats in Roman military history was in Teutoberg Forest at the hands of the Germans. Find out what led to this stunning loss as Elle Bennett and Gigi Moringiello talk us through this stunning moment in history.
You don’t need a time machine to explore ancient sites. Amber Sawchuk talks to us in this episode about the wonders of antiquity you can see today.
Think STEM is something new? Think again as Saran Wagner returns to talk about ancient Roman engineering.
You know how his life ended, but why is Julius Caesar really so famous? Valeria Zaldana talks with us about one reason, his conquest of Gaul.
Eleanor Reeves joins us to talk about one of the most famous adventure stories of all time, Jason and the Argonauts. It has been popular for two thousand years and was made into a classic movie in the 1960s, so don’t miss this episode of Rostra!
Think the Colosseum is it when it comes to Roman monuments? Think again as Maddalena Sansone talks us through some of the ancient sites you can still see today!
Not all natural disasters gain worldwide attention for thousands of years. What was special about this volcanic eruption in 79 A.D.? Find out as Grace Zirkelbach kicks off Season 3 of Rostra!