DiscoverThe Rest Is HistoryJulius Caesar, with Mary Beard
Julius Caesar, with Mary Beard

Julius Caesar, with Mary Beard

Update: 2025-10-231
Share

Description

What is the main difference between Julius Caesar and Alexander the Great? When did Julius Caesar become one of the major players of the Roman Republic? What was the true nature of Caesar’s relationship with Cleopatra? How did he manage to defeat his enemies to become Dictator of Rome for life? And, how did he finally meet his violent, blood-spattered end? 




In the third episode of this exclusive new series on ancient history, Tom is joined again by the world renowned classicist Mary Beard, to discuss Julius Caesar: the legendary Roman general who changed Rome forever, and doomed himself along the way…


_______




Twitter:@TheRestHistory


@holland_tom


@dcsandbrook


Senior Producer: Theo Young-Smith


Producer: Tabby Syrett


Assistant Producer: Aaliyah Akude 


Video Editor: Jack Meek 


Social Producer: Harry Balden

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Comments 
00:00
00:00
x

0.5x

0.8x

1.0x

1.25x

1.5x

2.0x

3.0x

Sleep Timer

Off

End of Episode

5 Minutes

10 Minutes

15 Minutes

30 Minutes

45 Minutes

60 Minutes

120 Minutes

Julius Caesar, with Mary Beard

Julius Caesar, with Mary Beard

Goalhanger