Episodes

  • XXII. The Jewish Revolt of 66 AD
    Feb 7 2023

    66 BC - 70 AD

    In this episode I discuss the history of Roman Jerusalem and the events that took us from Pompey's initial conquests to the revolt that sparked Nero's fateful appointment of Vespasian to the east.

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    19 mins
  • XXI. The Rex of the Interregnum: The Start of Vespasian's Reign
    Jan 15 2023

    December 20th 69 AD - January 1st 70 AD

    In this episode, we discuss the early reign of the first Flavian Emperor: Vespasian. His proxy army, led by Antonius Primus, took Rome without his permission, and the situation in the capital becomes a disaster. Over the next two weeks, the capital will stabilize itself, especially when Mucianus, Vespasian's number two, enters the city.

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    24 mins
  • XX. (aside) The Deification Of Emperors
    Dec 22 2022

    27 BC - 284 AD

    In this episode I tackle the trends in the rates of deifications of Roman Emperors in the Roman Empire.

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    26 mins
  • XIX. (aside) An Overview of the Early Empire (27 BC - 284 AD)
    Dec 7 2022

    27 BC - 284 AD

    In this episode, I summarize the history of the Roman Empire up to the ascension of Diocletian, with a focus on the Emperors. This episode will set up the requisite knowledge on the basics of Roman Imperial History alongside setting up the figures of the Emperors for a full discussion of Imperial Deification in the next episode

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    50 mins
  • XVIII. (aside) Germanicus and Piso
    Nov 21 2022

    17 - 19 AD

    In this episode, I discuss whether or not the governor of Syria poisoned the heir to the Emperor Tiberius, Germanicus. We consult an inscribed account of the trial and compare it with later literary sources.

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    14 mins
  • XVII. Verginius I: Consul
    Nov 2 2022

    14-67 CE

    This is the first of many episodes about the life and times of Lucius Verginius Rufus, the bizarre biography project I've suddenly taken on. Today, we talk about his life from his birth in 14/15 CE until his fateful posting to Germania Superior in the 60s CE.

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    21 mins
  • XVI. (aside) Roman Comedy
    Oct 16 2022

    240 BC

    In this episode I will tackle the origins and staples of Roman Comedy and its role in the festival tradition of Rome.

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    26 mins
  • XV. Announcements and Updates
    Sep 27 2022

    The podcast material will be delivered a bit differently from now on!

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    5 mins