Episodes

  • 024 - Ch 12 Contest Between Octavius and Antonius--Battle of Actium--Octavius Becomes Master of the State

    024 - Ch 12 Contest Between Octavius and Antonius--Battle of Actium--Octavius Becomes Master of the State
    Jan 24 2026
    In this engaging exploration, British historian Charles Merivale delves into the tumultuous transformation that led to the rise of a singular ruler over the Roman Republic. Meet the cast of characters that shaped this pivotal era the ineffectual Pompeius, the astute military and political strategist Julius Caesar, the steadfast Cato, the audacious yet reckless Marcus Antonius, the eloquent yet tragic Cicero, the incomparable Cleopatra, and the cunning young Octavius, who emerges as the shrewd survivor of this legendary power struggle. (Summary by Pamela Nagami, M.D.)
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    22 mins
  • 023 - Ch 12 Contest Between Octavius and Antonius--Battle of Actium--Octavius Becomes Master of the State

    023 - Ch 12 Contest Between Octavius and Antonius--Battle of Actium--Octavius Becomes Master of the State
    Jan 23 2026
    In this engaging exploration, British historian Charles Merivale delves into the tumultuous transformation that led to the rise of a singular ruler over the Roman Republic. Meet the cast of characters that shaped this pivotal era the ineffectual Pompeius, the astute military and political strategist Julius Caesar, the steadfast Cato, the audacious yet reckless Marcus Antonius, the eloquent yet tragic Cicero, the incomparable Cleopatra, and the cunning young Octavius, who emerges as the shrewd survivor of this legendary power struggle. (Summary by Pamela Nagami, M.D.)
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    17 mins
  • 022 - Ch 11 Last Effort of the Republicans The Battle of Philippi

    022 - Ch 11 Last Effort of the Republicans The Battle of Philippi
    Jan 22 2026
    In this engaging exploration, British historian Charles Merivale delves into the tumultuous transformation that led to the rise of a singular ruler over the Roman Republic. Meet the cast of characters that shaped this pivotal era the ineffectual Pompeius, the astute military and political strategist Julius Caesar, the steadfast Cato, the audacious yet reckless Marcus Antonius, the eloquent yet tragic Cicero, the incomparable Cleopatra, and the cunning young Octavius, who emerges as the shrewd survivor of this legendary power struggle. (Summary by Pamela Nagami, M.D.)
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    16 mins
  • 021 - Ch 10 The Second Triumvirate Octavius Antonius and Lepidus Pt 2

    021 - Ch 10 The Second Triumvirate Octavius Antonius and Lepidus Pt 2
    Jan 21 2026
    In this engaging exploration, British historian Charles Merivale delves into the tumultuous transformation that led to the rise of a singular ruler over the Roman Republic. Meet the cast of characters that shaped this pivotal era the ineffectual Pompeius, the astute military and political strategist Julius Caesar, the steadfast Cato, the audacious yet reckless Marcus Antonius, the eloquent yet tragic Cicero, the incomparable Cleopatra, and the cunning young Octavius, who emerges as the shrewd survivor of this legendary power struggle. (Summary by Pamela Nagami, M.D.)
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    17 mins
  • 020 - Ch 10 The Second Triumvirate Octavius Antonius and Lepidus Pt 1

    020 - Ch 10 The Second Triumvirate Octavius Antonius and Lepidus Pt 1
    Jan 20 2026
    In this engaging exploration, British historian Charles Merivale delves into the tumultuous transformation that led to the rise of a singular ruler over the Roman Republic. Meet the cast of characters that shaped this pivotal era the ineffectual Pompeius, the astute military and political strategist Julius Caesar, the steadfast Cato, the audacious yet reckless Marcus Antonius, the eloquent yet tragic Cicero, the incomparable Cleopatra, and the cunning young Octavius, who emerges as the shrewd survivor of this legendary power struggle. (Summary by Pamela Nagami, M.D.)
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    18 mins
  • 019 - Ch 9 Caius Octavius Succeeds to the Inheritance of Julius Caesar

    019 - Ch 9 Caius Octavius Succeeds to the Inheritance of Julius Caesar
    Jan 19 2026
    In this engaging exploration, British historian Charles Merivale delves into the tumultuous transformation that led to the rise of a singular ruler over the Roman Republic. Meet the cast of characters that shaped this pivotal era the ineffectual Pompeius, the astute military and political strategist Julius Caesar, the steadfast Cato, the audacious yet reckless Marcus Antonius, the eloquent yet tragic Cicero, the incomparable Cleopatra, and the cunning young Octavius, who emerges as the shrewd survivor of this legendary power struggle. (Summary by Pamela Nagami, M.D.)
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    26 mins
  • 018 - Ch 8 Tyranny and Death of Caesar Pt 2

    018 - Ch 8 Tyranny and Death of Caesar Pt 2
    Jan 18 2026
    In this engaging exploration, British historian Charles Merivale delves into the tumultuous transformation that led to the rise of a singular ruler over the Roman Republic. Meet the cast of characters that shaped this pivotal era the ineffectual Pompeius, the astute military and political strategist Julius Caesar, the steadfast Cato, the audacious yet reckless Marcus Antonius, the eloquent yet tragic Cicero, the incomparable Cleopatra, and the cunning young Octavius, who emerges as the shrewd survivor of this legendary power struggle. (Summary by Pamela Nagami, M.D.)
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    21 mins
  • 017 - Ch 8 Tyranny and Death of Caesar Pt 1

    017 - Ch 8 Tyranny and Death of Caesar Pt 1
    Jan 17 2026
    In this engaging exploration, British historian Charles Merivale delves into the tumultuous transformation that led to the rise of a singular ruler over the Roman Republic. Meet the cast of characters that shaped this pivotal era the ineffectual Pompeius, the astute military and political strategist Julius Caesar, the steadfast Cato, the audacious yet reckless Marcus Antonius, the eloquent yet tragic Cicero, the incomparable Cleopatra, and the cunning young Octavius, who emerges as the shrewd survivor of this legendary power struggle. (Summary by Pamela Nagami, M.D.)
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    23 mins