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After five years of podcasting The History of Rome Podcast, host Mike Duncan has completed the entire history of the rise and fall of the Rome. In his 179th and final episode he talks about the journeys through Roman history that he has taken in the podcast. This podcast is one of the most highly rated podcasts on our site with many glowing reviews. All 179 podcast episodes are up on the feed. Get hooked on the history of Rome!
The History of Rome Podcast is a chronological attempt to trace the rise, decline and fall of the Roman Empire. Starting with Rome's founding by the mythical twins Romulus and Remus, this series hosted by Mike Duncan is an ongoing account of the people and events that shaped the western world. A must for any student of history and an invaluable resource for anyone that needs a ground level survey of the Roman Republic.
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A weekly podcast tracing the history of the Roman Empire, beginning with Aeneas's arrival in Italy and ending (someday) with the exile of Romulus Augustulus, last Emperor of the Western Roman Empire.
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Fascinating and entrancing
Reviewer andyashton
July 09, 2012
1. Mike Duncan's delivery soothing and relaxing, and yet holds the attention rapt. I love his voice and the strage juxtaposition of his American accent with Roman names.
2. His descriptions, put in a modern idiom, of the problems the Romans faced bring it all to life.
3. He interweaves the military, the political and the economic forces at work in Rome to describe the motivations of the leaders.
4. the History of Rome is a rattling good tale!
I now look forward to long jourenys in the car. Every episode is a delight. Makes AHOW sound like Steven Hawking reading out the phone book.
love this show
Reviewer Roena
May 23, 2012
I'm about 1/3 of the way thru and love it. I can never get the url for the website though--it's read too fast for me to catch the word that comes before dot-com.
Great History
Reviewer gregmcd0606
November 28, 2011
1.) Mike Duncan is fun to listen to.
2.) the history of Rome is fantastic. I discovered HoR podcast when Mike was at about #90 or so. I listened almost full-time and was very disappointed because I thought he had stopped. I went back online and found the next series of installments and have been totally hooked since. If you never liked Roman history, but thought it was something you should know (like me) then this is the greatest way to get it.
Thanks Mike!!
Who knew?
Reviewer quinnibuck
April 25, 2011
This podcast has kept me fascinated for days. I find I look forward to listening to "The History of Rome" much more that watching T.V (Yes...even N.C.I.S). Michael Duncan does a wonderful job using humor and knowledge to make this a memorable experience.
comment about the "death" of Latin
Reviewer figari65
February 14, 2011
I just finished listening to episode 91 (April 2010). You were reading comments from listeners.
One question was when did Latin die out?
Latin is not dead. At several universities in Rome you can still take exams in Latin.
The last native speaker of Latin was the French writer Montaigne 1533-1592). His dad made him become a native speaker of Latin by speaking on Latin to him and having servants from all over Europe, therefore forcing them to use Latin with each other.
Roman History Fans Rejoice...Standard Setting Podcast
Reviewer sosa__98
August 27, 2010
Mike Duncan provides and informative and entertaining look at one of the great epochs of the Western World.
The History of Rome
Reviewer hhopson
May 15, 2010
This is podcast is a must for those who are interested in Roman history. It is well chronicled, chocked with interesting anedotes, and the reader provides perfect cadents for reading.
One of the best definitely my favorite
Reviewer Benkim316
April 21, 2010
Compelling and well paced. Mr. History of Rome makes listening to this subject an absolute treat. He says in one of his podcasts that, and I'm paraphrasing, he is attempting to summarize many of the mind numbing details that you and I might have to go through to really get a sense of this era.
Truly Mike if you read these reviews you should ask an actual producer to put these in a large audiobook I will be in line to buy my copy.
Bk.
Archives
Reviewer Radcontra
February 12, 2010
I love this podcast. But, is there an archive of the episodes before #43?
Gold Star Podcast
Reviewer Genes9
January 06, 2010
Outstanding. The Gold Star of historical podcasts.
Informative and entertaining with a modern perspective.
Nicely crafted
Reviewer CalPatrick
January 02, 2010
Nicely crafted and good as far as it goes. My only criticism is that I didn't feel that he has as much insight into the mindset of the ancients as he might. Try professor Pafford's lectures at UC Berkeley, (available on Itunes) for a little better insight into the beliefs of polytheists and a better sense for ancient culture.
Great podcast
Reviewer Gallego
July 02, 2009
Awesome work the one you are doing with this podcast. It is a tough job to summarize all the sources in a 25 minutes episode. Congratulations.
Outstanding Podcast
Reviewer rheumdoc
May 13, 2009
The best podcast I have ever heard! Mike Duncan's discussion of Roman history is wonderful and he makes it fun. I look forward to every installment.
To Mike: I would have no problem listening to a brief advertisement if that will help you keep doing what you do! I would also love to hear more about daily life of an average Roman ie art, poetry, what they did for fun, foods, dress etc,
Highly Recommended (and take the Audible.com offer, Mike)
Reviewer clayyearsley
May 12, 2009
The History of Rome is what podcasting was invented for. It's highly informative and presented in weekly editions of 30 minutes or less. The presenter is easy to listen to and entertaining.
To Mike - Take the Audible.com offer. I'm not turned off by their advertisement - especially since you'll be reading it. You'll end up with a ratio of like 40 to 1 podcast vs. ad. That's way better than TV or radio. Plus it should help you offset your costs - making it more likely you'll keep it up. That's good for listeners.
Audio.com Offer
Reviewer TerriZ
May 05, 2009
Take the plunge! Other podcasts I listen to have short advertising bits, and they do not bother me at all. I actually like it when the podcaster recommends a book to listen to from audio.com. I don't actually listen to the books, but I do check them out from the library if the topic interests me.
Mike Duncan would make Plutarch proud
Reviewer Epictetus
May 05, 2009
Excellent, thorough, informative, enjoyable, personable and relevant. One of the best podcasts around.
Take the deal with Audible. Sure the ads are grating and there is the risk of playing to the lowest common denominator as you get pressured into the Audible ratings game.
But what would Caesar do when there were funds on offer to achieve his goals? At least you won't be proscribing anyone. Yet.
Alternatives? How about sponsorship from the Italian Consulate's Cultural Affairs department? American University in Rome? Barilla Pasta?
awesome cast
Reviewer tiny333
May 04, 2009
wonderful podcast
i recommend taking audio up on their offer...both my other fav casts
have done...ie Dan carlin and astronomy cast and it does no harm they read a very quick bit out at the front and thats it
the amount of work you do on this cast deserves a little remuneration
thanks 4 the great pod cast
xxx
Excellent
Reviewer theskypro
May 02, 2009
I have really enjoyed this podcast. It is informative and well presented. Like a good book you just don't want to end.
Excellent
Reviewer dknadler
October 03, 2008
Mr. Duncan does a tremendous job over the entire series of this podcast. Easily one of the best podcasts available on this site. His presentation of the material is entertaining and informative. I reallly hope he continues this most excellent series -- unfortunately it appears that may not be the case. Highly recommended.
Excellent
Reviewer dknadler
October 03, 2008
Mr. Duncan does a tremendous job over the entire series of this podcast. Easily one of the best podcasts available on this site. His presentation of the material is entertaining and informative. I reallly hope he continues this most excellent series -- unfortunately it appears that may not be the case. Highly recommended.
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http://thehistoryofrome.typepad.com/ 179- The End
michaelwilliamduncan@gmail.com (Mike Duncan)Author: Mike Duncan
Sun, May 06, 2012
The history of The History of Rome...Why the Western Empire Fell when it did...Some thoughts on the future...Thank you, goodnight.
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178- Not With A Bang But A Whimper michaelwilliamduncan@gmail.com (Mike Duncan)Author: Mike Duncan
Mon, Apr 30, 2012In the last few years of the Western Empire a series of Emperors came and went. The cycle finally ended in 476 with the exile of Romulus Augustulus.
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177- The Burning Ships michaelwilliamduncan@gmail.com (Mike Duncan)Author: Mike Duncan
Sun, Apr 22, 2012In 468 the two halves of the Empire combined forces to dislodge the Vandals from North Africa.They failed spectacularly.
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176- The Quote Unquote Emperor michaelwilliamduncan@gmail.com (Mike Duncan)Author: Mike Duncan
Mon, Apr 16, 2012From 461-465 the Western Empire was ruled by Ricimer through a puppet Emperor named Libius Severus. Not everyone in the west was supportive of the new regime.
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175- Trying to Take It All Back michaelwilliamduncan@gmail.com (Mike Duncan)Author: Mike Duncan
Mon, Apr 09, 2012From 457-461, Majorian marched around trying to reassert Imperial authority over the provinces while Ricimer remained in Italy.
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174- The Sack of Rome Part II michaelwilliamduncan@gmail.com (Mike Duncan)Author: Mike Duncan
Mon, Apr 02, 2012Following the death of Valentinian III there was an Imperial power struggle in the West. In the midst of this struggle, the Vandals sacked Rome in 455 AD.
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173- The Broken Bow michaelwilliamduncan@gmail.com (Mike Duncan)Author: Mike Duncan
Sun, Mar 25, 2012In the early 450s a string of deaths changed the political dynamic of Roman world. Between 450 and 455 Galla Placidia, Aelia Pulcheria, Atilla the Hun, Flavius Aetius and Valentinian III would all die- leaving the stage wide open for the next generation of leaders.
Also, an announcment.
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172- Showdown michaelwilliamduncan@gmail.com (Mike Duncan)Author: Mike Duncan
Mon, Mar 19, 2012In 451 Atilla the Hun invaded the West. He was repelled by a coalition of forces lead by the General Aetius.
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171- The Gathering Storm michaelwilliamduncan@gmail.com (Mike Duncan)Author: Mike Duncan
Sun, Mar 11, 2012After placating Atilla with yet another indemnity, Theodosius II fell from his horse and died in 450, leaving the Eastern throne vacant.
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170- Atilla Cometh michaelwilliamduncan@gmail.com (Mike Duncan)Author: Mike Duncan
Sun, Feb 19, 2012In the 440s, the Huns began to direclty attack the Roman Empire.
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169- Huns and Vandals and Goths, Oh My michaelwilliamduncan@gmail.com (Mike Duncan)Author: Mike Duncan
Sun, Feb 12, 2012In the 430s the Romans dealt with increasingly agressive and confident barbarian tribes living both inside and outside the traditional borders of the Empire.
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168- The Rise of Aetius michaelwilliamduncan@gmail.com (Mike Duncan)Author: Mike Duncan
Sun, Feb 05, 2012In the late 420s AD, the Roman General Flavius Aetius connived and backstabbed his way up the chain of command.
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167- Exploiting the Opportunity michaelwilliamduncan@gmail.com (Mike Duncan)Author: Mike Duncan
Sun, Jan 29, 2012The Emperor Honorius died in 423, leading to a brief civil war between the Theodosian dynasty and a self-proclaimed Imperial regime in Ravenna.
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166- As Long As She's Nice To Look At michaelwilliamduncan@gmail.com (Mike Duncan)Author: Mike Duncan
Sun, Jan 22, 2012Constantius III continued to lead the Western Empire as its defacto Emperor until 421, when he was officially elevated to the rank of Augustus. Unfortunately, this elevation was not recognized by Cosntantinople.
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165- Reviving the Roman Name michaelwilliamduncan@gmail.com (Mike Duncan)Author: Mike Duncan
Sun, Jan 15, 2012Between 412 and 415 relations between the Romans and Goths shifted back and forth between alliance and antagonism.
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164- The Sack of Rome michaelwilliamduncan@gmail.com (Mike Duncan)Author: Mike Duncan
Mon, Jan 09, 2012After failing to secure a deal with Honorius, Alaric sacked Rome in August of 410. It was the first time the Eternal City had been sacked in 800 years.
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163- Theodosius's Walls michaelwilliamduncan@gmail.com (Mike Duncan)Author: Mike Duncan
Sun, Dec 18, 2011Following the death of Eudoxia, the Praetorian Prefect Anthemius took control of the Eastern Empire and ran it wisely for the next decade. Meanwhile in the West, anti-barbarian policies will lead to the invasion of Italy by Alaric.
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162- Opening the Floodgates michaelwilliamduncan@gmail.com (Mike Duncan)Author: Mike Duncan
Mon, Dec 12, 2011On New Year's Eve 406 a horde of barbarians crossed the lower Rhine into Gaul. Their arrival would have severe consequences for the Western Empire.
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161- The Swamps of Ravenna michaelwilliamduncan@gmail.com (Mike Duncan)Author: Mike Duncan
Mon, Dec 05, 2011Alaric and his Goths invaded Italy in 402. After they were pushed out, Stilicho moved the seat of the Western Imperial Court to the city of Ravenna.
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160- East vs. West michaelwilliamduncan@gmail.com (Mike Duncan)Author: Mike Duncan
Mon, Nov 28, 2011In the late 390s, the generals and ministers who dominated Arcadius and Honorius battled with each other for control of the Empire.
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159- The Divine Winds michaelwilliamduncan@gmail.com (Mike Duncan)Author: Mike Duncan
Mon, Nov 21, 2011After winning the Battle of the Frigidus River, Theodosius stood alone as the last sole ruler of the Roman Empire. He would be die just four months later.
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158- An Imperial Suicide michaelwilliamduncan@gmail.com (Mike Duncan)Author: Mike Duncan
Mon, Nov 14, 2011In 392 Valentinian II was found hanged in his bedchamber, paving the way for another Roman Civil War.
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157- Only the Penitent Man Shall Pass michaelwilliamduncan@gmail.com (Mike Duncan)Author: Mike Duncan
Mon, Oct 31, 2011After defeating the usurper Maximus in 388 AD, Theodosius found himself facing an even greater opponent in Ambrose of Milan.
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156- Jockeying for Position michaelwilliamduncan@gmail.com (Mike Duncan)Author: Mike Duncan
Mon, Oct 24, 2011From 383-387 the tense quasi-partnership of Maximus, Valentinian II and Theodosius ruled the Roman Empire. During those years Bishop Ambrose and Nicean Christianity pushed themselves to dominance over their Arians rivals.
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155- The New Bishop of Milan michaelwilliamduncan@gmail.com (Mike Duncan)Author: Mike Duncan
Sun, Oct 16, 2011In 383 the General Magnus Maximus rose up in revolt against Gratian. The power sharing agreement that followed Maximus's victory would be negotiated in part by St. Ambrose, the influencial new Bishop of Milan.
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154- The Gothic War michaelwilliamduncan@gmail.com (Mike Duncan)Author: Mike Duncan
Mon, Oct 10, 2011Following Adrianople, Theodosius was brought in to salvage the situation. After determining that he could not beat the Goths in battle, the new Emperor was forced to sign a peace with the barbarians that treated them as, gasp, equals.
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153- Adrianople michaelwilliamduncan@gmail.com (Mike Duncan)Author: Mike Duncan
Sun, Oct 02, 2011Operating with faulty intelligence and desperate to defeat the Goths on his own, Valens forced the disasterous Battle of Adrianople in August 378.
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152- The Storm Before the Storm michaelwilliamduncan@gmail.com (Mike Duncan)Author: Mike Duncan
Sun, Sep 25, 2011In 375 the Huns exploded into Gothic territory, sending refugees fleeing for the saftey of the Roman Empire.
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151- Bursting a Blood Vessel michaelwilliamduncan@gmail.com (Mike Duncan)Author: Mike Duncan
Sun, Sep 11, 2011Valens spent the late 360s and early 370s dealing with hostile Goths in the north and hostile Persians in the east. In 375 he would be left to face these threats alone when Valentinian suddenly died.
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150- The Perils of Mismanagement michaelwilliamduncan@gmail.com (Mike Duncan)Author: Mike Duncan
Sun, Sep 04, 2011in the late 360s and early 370s AD Roman mismanagment of three different regions in the Western Empire led to armed conflict.
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149- The Great Conspiracy michaelwilliamduncan@gmail.com (Mike Duncan)Author: Mike Duncan
Mon, Aug 29, 2011In the winter of 367 Britannia was hit from all sides by a coordinated barbarian invasion. It would be more than a year before the Romans were able to reassert control over the island.
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148- The Cousin's Cousin michaelwilliamduncan@gmail.com (Mike Duncan)Author: Mike Duncan
Mon, Aug 22, 2011Shortly after Valentinian and Valens ascended to the throne, one of Julian the Apostate's maternal cousins seized control of Constantinople.
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147- Capitulation michaelwilliamduncan@gmail.com (Mike Duncan)Author: Mike Duncan
Mon, Aug 15, 2011Jovian extracted the Roman legions from the east at a heavy price. He then ruled the Empire for eight months before suddenly dying on his way to Constantinople in early 364.
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146- The Spear of Destiny michaelwilliamduncan@gmail.com (Mike Duncan)Author: Mike Duncan
Mon, Aug 08, 2011In 363 Julian launched an invasion of Sassanid Persia. He would die in battle just three months later.
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145- Julian the Apostate michaelwilliamduncan@gmail.com (Mike Duncan)Author: Mike Duncan
Sun, Jul 31, 2011Julian came to power in late 361 and immediately set about trying to turn back the clock on both Church and State.
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144- The Road to Constantinople michaelwilliamduncan@gmail.com (Mike Duncan)Author: Mike Duncan
Mon, Jul 25, 2011Once he was established as a force to be reckoned with in the west, Julian revolted against Constantius II in 360 after the Emperor ordered half the Gallic army redeployed to the eastern frontier.
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143- Julian the Pre-Apostate michaelwilliamduncan@gmail.com (Mike Duncan)Author: Mike Duncan
Sun, Jul 10, 2011After a childhood spent mostly in exile, Juian was elevated to the rank of Caesar in 355. His first assignment was to clear Gaul of Germanic invaders.
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142- You've Earned It michaelwilliamduncan@gmail.com (Mike Duncan)Author: Mike Duncan
Mon, Jul 04, 2011After two years of sporadic war, Constantius II defeated the usurper Magnentius in 353. Following his victory the Emperor let his advisors talk him into executing first Gallus in 354 and then Claudius Silvanus in 355.
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141- Blood and Water michaelwilliamduncan@gmail.com (Mike Duncan)Author: Mike Duncan
Mon, Jun 27, 2011Constantius and Constans shared the Empire for a decade until Constans was overthrown by a rebel general named Magnetius in 350 AD.
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140- My Three Sons michaelwilliamduncan@gmail.com (Mike Duncan)Author: Mike Duncan
Mon, Jun 20, 2011The three sons of Constantine took control of the Empire following the death of their father and the murder of most of their extended family.
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139- Wash Away Your Sins michaelwilliamduncan@gmail.com (Mike Duncan)Author: Mike Duncan
Mon, Jun 13, 2011Constantine was baptized on his deathbed after arranging a plan for succession.
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138- The New Rome michaelwilliamduncan@gmail.com (Mike Duncan)Author: Mike Duncan
Mon, May 30, 2011Live and direct from Old Rome!
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137- The Christian Emperor michaelwilliamduncan@gmail.com (Mike Duncan)Author: Mike Duncan
Sun, May 15, 2011This episode brought to you live and direct from Constantinople! After defeating Licinius, Constantine found his dream of a united Christian Empire foiled by a very disunited Christian Church.
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136- Let This Be Our Final Battle michaelwilliamduncan@gmail.com (Mike Duncan)Author: Mike Duncan
Sun, May 01, 2011War between Licinius and Constantine flared up again in 324 AD. This time Constantine would finish the job.
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135- Brothers in Name Only michaelwilliamduncan@gmail.com (Mike Duncan)Author: Mike Duncan
Mon, Apr 25, 2011Constantine and Licinius split up the Empire following the death of Maximinus Daia in 313. It did not take long for relations betweent the two Emperors to turn sour.
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134- And Then There Were Two michaelwilliamduncan@gmail.com (Mike Duncan)Author: Mike Duncan
Mon, Apr 18, 2011In 313 AD, Maximinus Daia and Licinus fought for control of the Eastern Roman Empire.
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133- The Milvian Bridge michaelwilliamduncan@gmail.com (Mike Duncan)Author: Mike Duncan
Mon, Apr 11, 2011On October 28, 312 AD Constantine and Maxentius fought a battle at Rome's doorstep for control of the Western Empire.
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132- In This Sign michaelwilliamduncan@gmail.com (Mike Duncan)Author: Mike Duncan
Mon, Apr 04, 2011Prior to the Battle of the Milvian Bridge Constantine experienced visions and dreams that promised him victory if he embraced Christianity.
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131- The New Game in Town michaelwilliamduncan@gmail.com (Mike Duncan)Author: Mike Duncan
Mon, Mar 28, 2011With the Tetrarchy in shambles, Diocletian will be called out of retirement in 308 AD to help broker a settlement. But the new new order will prove as bad as the old new order.
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130- Lost in Transition michaelwilliamduncan@gmail.com (Mike Duncan)Author: Mike Duncan
Mon, Mar 14, 2011Less than two years after Diocletian's abdication, the Tetrarchy was left in shambles following the power plays of Constantine and Maxentius.
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129- Abdication michaelwilliamduncan@gmail.com (Mike Duncan)Author: Mike Duncan
Mon, Mar 07, 2011In 305 AD, Diocletian and Maximian voluntarily abdicated the throne, handing power over to Galerius and Constantius.
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128- The Great Persecution michaelwilliamduncan@gmail.com (Mike Duncan)Author: Mike Duncan
Mon, Feb 28, 2011In 303 AD Diocletian initiated the last and greatest of the Christian persecutions.
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127- Commanding The Economy michaelwilliamduncan@gmail.com (Mike Duncan)Author: Mike Duncan
Mon, Feb 21, 2011Rome's economy was in disarray when Diocletian came to power and he initiated major overhauls to get the system running again.
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126- All The King's Men michaelwilliamduncan@gmail.com (Mike Duncan)Author: Mike Duncan
Mon, Feb 14, 2011Over the course of his reign Diocletian overhauled the government, transforming it into a centralized bureaucracy run by career civil servants.
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125- The Best Defence is a Good Defence michaelwilliamduncan@gmail.com (Mike Duncan)Author: Mike Duncan
Mon, Feb 07, 2011Over the course of his reign Diocletian instituted a number of reforms to the military structure that helped transform the legions into a new kind of army.
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124- The Tetrarchs at War michaelwilliamduncan@gmail.com (Mike Duncan)Author: Mike Duncan
Mon, Jan 31, 2011In the mid-to-late 290s the Imperial Tetrarchy was at war on multiple fronts. In the west Constantius undertook the reconquest of Britain, while in the east, Galerius fought a newly hostile Sassanid Empire.
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123- The Tertrarchy michaelwilliamduncan@gmail.com (Mike Duncan)Author: Mike Duncan
Mon, Jan 24, 2011In 293 AD Diocletian and Maximian invited Constantius and Galerius to share in their Imperial burdens, forming what we today call the Tetrarchy.
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122- Jupiter and Hercules michaelwilliamduncan@gmail.com (Mike Duncan)Author: Mike Duncan
Sun, Jan 16, 2011Immediatly after becoming the undisputed Emperor in 285, Diocletian elevated Maximian to serve as his Imperial colleague.
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121- Phase Three Complete michaelwilliamduncan@gmail.com (Mike Duncan)Author: Mike Duncan
Mon, Jan 10, 2011The Crisis of the Third Century finally ended with the mini dynasty of Carus and his two sons. In 284 Diocletian rose to power, ushering in a new age in Roman history.
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120- Interregnum michaelwilliamduncan@gmail.com (Mike Duncan)Author: Mike Duncan
Mon, Dec 20, 2010After Aurelian's death, an old Senator named Marcus Cluadius Tacitus briefly reigned before the throne fell to Probus, who ruled from 276-282.
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119- Restitutor Orbis michaelwilliamduncan@gmail.com (Mike Duncan)Author: Mike Duncan
Mon, Dec 13, 2010Aurelian defeated the breakaway western provinces and reunified the Empire in 274 AD. The next year he was assassinated by officers who had been tricked into committing murder.
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118- The Palmyrene Wars michaelwilliamduncan@gmail.com (Mike Duncan)Author: Mike Duncan
Mon, Dec 06, 2010In 272 Aurelian finally managed to bring the east back under Roman control by defeating Queen Zenobia of Palmyra.
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117- Aurelian's Walls michaelwilliamduncan@gmail.com (Mike Duncan)Author: Mike Duncan
Mon, Nov 29, 2010Aurelian became Emperor in 270 and immediatly faced an invasion of Italy by the Juthungi. After succesfully driving the Germans off, Aurelian turned his attention to building a new wall circuit around Rome to protect the capital in the future.
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116- Here Come the Illyrians michaelwilliamduncan@gmail.com (Mike Duncan)Author: Mike Duncan
Mon, Nov 22, 2010Claudius Gothicus became Emperor in 268 and promptly lead the legions to victories against the Goths and the Alamanni. Unfortunately he died before he was able to reunify the Empire.
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115- Phase Two Complete michaelwilliamduncan@gmail.com (Mike Duncan)Author: Mike Duncan
Mon, Nov 08, 2010The near simultaneous deaths of Gallienus, Odenathus and Postumus upset the political equilibrium in the late 260s AD.
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114- The Nadir of Our Fortunes michaelwilliamduncan@gmail.com (Mike Duncan)Author: Mike Duncan
Mon, Nov 01, 2010The 260s AD were bad for the Romans, but they could have been a whole lot worse had not Gallienus, Postumus and Odenathus each done their part to defend their respective corners of the Empire.
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113- Three Empires michaelwilliamduncan@gmail.com (Mike Duncan)Author: Mike Duncan
Sun, Oct 24, 2010
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112- Captured Alive michaelwilliamduncan@gmail.com (Mike Duncan)Author: Mike Duncan
Mon, Oct 18, 2010Valerian and his son Gallienus did their best to hold the Empire together through the 250s AD, but after Valerian was captured by the Sassanids things quickly spiraled out of control.
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111- Phase One Complete michaelwilliamduncan@gmail.com (Mike Duncan)Author: Mike Duncan
Mon, Oct 04, 2010After the Battle of Abrittus, Trebonianus Gallus was proclaimed Emperor. After reigning for two years he was ousted by Aemilianus, who lasted less than a month on the throne before being ousted by Valerian.
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110- A Gothic Horror michaelwilliamduncan@gmail.com (Mike Duncan)Author: Mike Duncan
Mon, Sep 27, 2010In 249 AD Decius ousted Philip the Arab and ascended to the Imperial throne. Two years later though, Decius was dead after leading the legions to a massive defeat at the hands of the Goths.
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109- The New Millenium michaelwilliamduncan@gmail.com (Mike Duncan)Author: Mike Duncan
Mon, Sep 20, 2010Gordian III died in 244 AD and was succeeded by his Praetorian Prefect Philip the Arab. While Philip dealt with internal revolts and external invasion, he found time to celebrate Rome's 1000th birthday in 248 AD.
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108- Gordian's Knot michaelwilliamduncan@gmail.com (Mike Duncan)Author: Mike Duncan
Mon, Sep 13, 2010By August of 238, the other five men who had claimed a share of the purple were dead, leaving 13-year-old Gordian III as the last man standing.
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107- The Year of the Six Emperors michaelwilliamduncan@gmail.com (Mike Duncan)Author: Mike Duncan
Mon, Aug 30, 2010In 238, a revolt in Africa sparked a revolution in Rome that would eventually lead to six different men claiming the title of Augustus.
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106- Barbarian at the Gate michaelwilliamduncan@gmail.com (Mike Duncan)Author: Mike Duncan
Mon, Aug 23, 2010After bungling a campaign in the east, Alexander headed to the Rhine where he was assassinated by Maximinius Thrax in 235 AD.
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105- The Last Princeps michaelwilliamduncan@gmail.com (Mike Duncan)Author: Mike Duncan
Mon, Aug 16, 2010Alexander was only 13 when he ascended to the throne in 222. With the help of his mother and a few key advisers, he managed to avoid being the kind of disaster that previous teenage Emperors had been.
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104- Here Comes the Sun michaelwilliamduncan@gmail.com (Mike Duncan)Author: Mike Duncan
Mon, Aug 09, 2010Elagabalus became Emperor in 218 AD at the tender age of 14. His short reign was defined by a scandalous private life and an obsession with the eastern sun god El-Gabal.
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103- The Equestrian michaelwilliamduncan@gmail.com (Mike Duncan)Author: Mike Duncan
Mon, Aug 02, 2010Carcalla was killed by his Praetorian Prefect Macrinus in 217 AD. Macrinus then spent a troubled year as Emperor before the House of Severus came back to challenge his rule.
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102- The Common Enemy of Mankind michaelwilliamduncan@gmail.com (Mike Duncan)Author: Mike Duncan
Mon, Jul 26, 2010Septimius Severus died in 211 while campaigning in Britain. He left the Empire to his sons, but their mutual hatred for one another meant that one of them was going to wind up dead.
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101- And All Was of Little Value michaelwilliamduncan@gmail.com (Mike Duncan)Author: Mike Duncan
Mon, Jul 19, 2010After defeating Clodius Albinus, Septimius Severus turned over daily administration of the Empire to his Praetorian Prefect Gaius Plautianus, while the Emperor himself went looking for further military vicotries in Parthia.
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100- Black and White and Severus All Over michaelwilliamduncan@gmail.com (Mike Duncan)Author: Mike Duncan
Sun, Jun 27, 2010
Septimius Severus became the undisputed Emperor of Rome after defeating Pescennius Niger in 194 and Clodius Albinus in 197.
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099- What Evil Have I Done? michaelwilliamduncan@gmail.com (Mike Duncan)Author: Mike Duncan
Mon, Jun 21, 2010After buying the Imperial throne, Didius Julianus only remained in power for 66 days before being ousted by Septimius Severus.
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098- Purchasing Power michaelwilliamduncan@gmail.com (Mike Duncan)Author: Mike Duncan
Mon, Jun 14, 2010After Commodus was assassinated, Pertinax reigned for 86 days. He was murdered by the Praetorian Guard in March 193 and the Imperial throne was auctioned off the highest bidder.
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097- The Fall of Hercules michaelwilliamduncan@gmail.com (Mike Duncan)Author: Mike Duncan
Mon, Jun 07, 2010Commodus went off the deep end around 190 AD and was finally killed by his inner circle in 192.
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096- The Most Aptly Named Emperor michaelwilliamduncan@gmail.com (Mike Duncan)Author: Mike Duncan
Mon, May 31, 2010The reign of Commodus turned on a botched assassination attempt orchestrated by his sister in 182 AD.
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095- The Beginning of the End michaelwilliamduncan@gmail.com (Mike Duncan)Author: Mike Duncan
Mon, May 24, 2010Marcus elevated Commodus to the position of co-Emperor and then died a few years later while campaigning in the north.
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094- Revolt and Meditations michaelwilliamduncan@gmail.com (Mike Duncan)Author: Mike Duncan
Mon, May 17, 2010In 175 Avidius Cassius led a brief revolt in the east that forced Marcus to postpone his final triumph along the Danube.
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093- The Marcomannic Wars michaelwilliamduncan@gmail.com (Mike Duncan)Author: Mike Duncan
Mon, May 10, 2010The Romans fought a series of campaigns against a coalition of German tribes from 167-175. They were on the verge of total victory when news arrived of a rebellion in the east.
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092- The Parthian War michaelwilliamduncan@gmail.com (Mike Duncan)Author: Mike Duncan
Mon, Apr 26, 2010After some initial setbacks, Marcus sent Lucius east to deal with a suddenly critical war with Parthia in 162.
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091- Marcus and Lucius and the Parthians michaelwilliamduncan@gmail.com (Mike Duncan)Author: Mike Duncan
Mon, Apr 19, 2010Marcus Aurelius was destined to become Emperor, but his insistence that Lucius Verus share the honor came as a surprise to everyone.
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090- The Hundredth Episode michaelwilliamduncan@gmail.com (Mike Duncan)Author: Mike Duncan
Mon, Apr 12, 2010Big question-time blowout!
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089- Provincial Matters michaelwilliamduncan@gmail.com (Mike Duncan)Author: Mike Duncan
Mon, Apr 05, 2010In which I talk for way too long about where the best tin deposits in the Roman Empire can be found.
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088- A Day in the Life michaelwilliamduncan@gmail.com (Mike Duncan)Author: Mike Duncan
Mon, Mar 22, 2010Life in Rome began at dawn and lasted until sunset. Work was done in the mornings while the afternoon was reserved for recreation.
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087- Thinking and Feeling michaelwilliamduncan@gmail.com (Mike Duncan)Author: Mike Duncan
Mon, Mar 15, 2010With Roman education leaving much to be desired, many citizens found
enlightenment in the eastern mystery cults or Greek philosophy.
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086- Wealth and Class michaelwilliamduncan@gmail.com (Mike Duncan)Author: Mike Duncan
Mon, Mar 08, 2010The Roman world was divided between slaves, freedmen, and free citizens of every economic class. Gross inequality though was the order of the day, with the Emperor himself controlling the lion's share of the Empire's wealth.
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085- Antoninus the Dutiful michaelwilliamduncan@gmail.com (Mike Duncan)Author: Mike Duncan
Mon, Mar 01, 2010Antoninus's reign is often pointed to as the golden age of the Roman Empire. In many ways the assessment is correct, though unresolved issues would come back to haunt his successors.
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084- Longing For Death michaelwilliamduncan@gmail.com (Mike Duncan)Author: Mike Duncan
Mon, Mar 01, 2010After returning to Italy in 134 Hadrian spent a final few miserable years trying to plan the long term future of the Imperial dynasty before dying in 138.
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083- May His Bones Be Crushed michaelwilliamduncan@gmail.com (Mike Duncan)Author: Mike Duncan
Mon, Mar 01, 2010Hadrian's relationship with the teenage boy Antinous raised eyebrows even in permissive Ancient Rome. His relationship with the Jews raises eyebrows even today.
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082- Hadrian's Walls michaelwilliamduncan@gmail.com (Mike Duncan)Author: Mike Duncan
Mon, Mar 01, 2010Hadrian's reign got off to a rough start following the political murders of four ex-consuls. The new Emperor would eventually settle in though and set out on his first grand tour of the Empire in 121.
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081- The Greekling michaelwilliamduncan@gmail.com (Mike Duncan)Author: Mike Duncan
Mon, Mar 01, 2010Though Hadrian's career had long been guided by Trajan, when the Emperor died in 117 he still had not named Hadrian heir.
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080- Optimus Trajan michaelwilliamduncan@gmail.com (Mike Duncan)Author: Mike Duncan
Mon, Mar 01, 2010Trajan greatly improved the infrastructure of the Empire and finished his reign by conquering much of the Middle East.
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079- The Dacian Wars michaelwilliamduncan@gmail.com (Mike Duncan)Author: Mike Duncan
Mon, Mar 01, 2010
After Trajan ascended to the throne in 98 AD he fought two wars against the Dacians, finally annexing the country in 106 AD.
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078- Imperial Stop Gap michaelwilliamduncan@gmail.com (Mike Duncan)Author: Mike Duncan
Mon, Mar 01, 2010Nerva's brief reign was stormy, but his choice of Trajan as heir was inspired.
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077- What Time is It? michaelwilliamduncan@gmail.com (Mike Duncan)Author: Mike Duncan
Mon, Mar 01, 2010After Saturninus's revolt in 89 AD, Domitian's paranoia increased. In 96 AD court officials afraid for their lives conspired to have the Emperor killed.
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076- Mock Triumphs michaelwilliamduncan@gmail.com (Mike Duncan)Author: Mike Duncan
Mon, Mar 01, 2010Domitian attempted to emulate Augustus, but his heavy-handed treatment of the Senate earned him many enemies. Meanwhile, his focus on frontier defense brought charges of cowardice and his treaty with the Dacians was seen as a humiliation.
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075- The Forgotten Son michaelwilliamduncan@gmail.com (Mike Duncan)Author: Mike Duncan
Mon, Mar 01, 2010Domitian had spent his life in the background, but in 81 AD he found himself Emperor and soon demonstrated that he had very strong ideas about how to wield power.
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074- Friends I Have Wasted a Day michaelwilliamduncan@gmail.com (Mike Duncan)Author: Mike Duncan
Mon, Mar 01, 2010Titus succeeded his father to the throne in 79 AD, but ruled for only two years before dying of a sudden infection in 81. Throughout the reign of the Flavians, Agricola campaigned in Britain to Romanize the island.
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073- The Only Man Who Improved michaelwilliamduncan@gmail.com (Mike Duncan)Author: Mike Duncan
Mon, Mar 01, 2010Vespasian served as Emperor from 69-79 AD, stabilizing the Empire after a year of Civil War.
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072- Vitellius and Vespasian michaelwilliamduncan@gmail.com (Mike Duncan)Author: Mike Duncan
Mon, Mar 01, 2010Vitellius's reign was underminned by internal squabbling, allowing Vespasian's army to sieze Rome in December 69 AD.
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071- Otho and Vitellius michaelwilliamduncan@gmail.com (Mike Duncan)Author: Mike Duncan
Mon, Mar 01, 2010After murdering Galba, Otho ascended to the throne in January 69 AD. He immediately had to deal with Vitellius revolt and after suffering a defeat at Bedriacum in April, Otho committed suicide having served as Emperor for just three months
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070- Galba and Otho: The History of Rome michaelwilliamduncan@gmail.com (Mike Duncan)Author: Mike Duncan
Mon, Mar 01, 2010Galba's refusal to pay off the Praetorian Guard came back to haunt him when Otho looked for accomplices to aid in his assassination plot early in 69 AD.
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069- As History of Rome Wedding michaelwilliamduncan@gmail.com (Mike Duncan)Author: Mike Duncan
Mon, Mar 01, 2010Marriage was one of the key institutions of Roman culture and many of the traditions surrounding weddings persist today.
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068- Three Emperors michaelwilliamduncan@gmail.com (Mike Duncan)Author: Mike Duncan
Mon, Mar 01, 2010The personalities of each of the men who vied for the throne in 69 AD had a major impact on how events unfolded.
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067- What an Artist the World is Losing michaelwilliamduncan@gmail.com (Mike Duncan)Author: Mike Duncan
Mon, Mar 01, 2010In 66 AD the Great Revolt broke out in Judaea, leading Nero to appoint Vespasian to crush the uprising. But the Emperor did not live to see the end of the conflict- in 68 AD he committed suicide after a palace coup.
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066- 666 michaelwilliamduncan@gmail.com (Mike Duncan)Author: Mike Duncan
Mon, Mar 01, 2010Nero's popularity with the people began to wane in the early 60s AD. Things got so bad that after the Great Fire of Rome swept through the city, many held Nero responsible.
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065- Burn It To The Ground michaelwilliamduncan@gmail.com (Mike Duncan)Author: Mike Duncan
Mon, Mar 01, 2010Between 58 and 63 AD Rome dealt with a major conflict over the Kingdom of Armenia and a revolt in Britain led by the warrior Queen Boudica.
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064- Smite My Womb michaelwilliamduncan@gmail.com (Mike Duncan)Author: Mike Duncan
Mon, Mar 01, 2010After Nero came to power he was dominated by Agrippina. But it didn't take long before the 16-year-old Emperor got tired of his mother telling him what to do.
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063- A Farewell to Claudius michaelwilliamduncan@gmail.com (Mike Duncan)Author: Mike Duncan
Mon, Mar 01, 2010Claudius turned out to be one of the more successful Emperors in Roman history, but unfortunately in 54 AD he was assassinated to make way for one of the worst.
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062- Take My Wife...Please michaelwilliamduncan@gmail.com (Mike Duncan)Author: Mike Duncan
Mon, Mar 01, 2010Though Claudius had great success in his public life, his private life was a different story. Each of his marriages ended in either divorce or execution.
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061- What, me Claudius? michaelwilliamduncan@gmail.com (Mike Duncan)Author: Mike Duncan
Mon, Mar 01, 2010Claudius became Emperor after the assassination of Caligula in 41 AD. Far from a bumbling fool, Claudius turned out to be capable and dedicated ruler.
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060- No Better Slave, No Worse Master michaelwilliamduncan@gmail.com (Mike Duncan)Author: Mike Duncan
Mon, Mar 01, 2010Caligula was insane. Luckily for the Romans, he wielded absolute power.
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058- Partner of my Labors michaelwilliamduncan@gmail.com (Mike Duncan)Author: Mike Duncan
Mon, Mar 01, 2010After the death of Tiberius's son Drusus, Praetorian Prefect Lucius Sejanus's influence grew exponentially. Sejanus was the defacto ruler of Rome from 26 AD until his fall from power 5 years later.
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059- To the Tiber with Tiberius michaelwilliamduncan@gmail.com (Mike Duncan)Author: Mike Duncan
Mon, Mar 01, 2010Tiberius's final years were consumed with treason trials and private licentiousness. After he died in 37 AD, the infamous Caligula ascended to the throne.
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057- Germanicus michaelwilliamduncan@gmail.com (Mike Duncan)Author: Mike Duncan
Sun, Feb 28, 2010The early years of Tiberius's reign were defined by his growing
jealousy of his nephew/adopted son Germanicus. After winning victories
on the far side of the Rhine, Germanicus was sent east, where in 19 AD
he died under mysterious circumstances.
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056- The King is Dead, Long Live the King michaelwilliamduncan@gmail.com (Mike Duncan)Author: Mike Duncan
Sun, Feb 28, 2010
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055- Teutoburg Nightmares michaelwilliamduncan@gmail.com (Mike Duncan)Author: Mike Duncan
Sun, Feb 28, 2010The Julio-Claudian family was rife with conflict, but nothing compared
to the battle fought against the Germans in the Teutoburg Forest.
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054- All in the Family michaelwilliamduncan@gmail.com (Mike Duncan)Author: Mike Duncan
Sun, Feb 28, 2010Augustus promoted his steps sons Tiberius and Drusus to high office
long before they were technically eligible. He hoped they would share
power with him until Gaius and Lucius Caesar came of age, but Drusus
died young and Tiberius went into self-imposed exile.
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053- Reigning Supreme michaelwilliamduncan@gmail.com (Mike Duncan)Author: Mike Duncan
Sun, Feb 28, 2010After attaining power, Augustus set about reforming the Empire.
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052- Caesar Augustus michaelwilliamduncan@gmail.com (Mike Duncan)Author: Mike Duncan
Sun, Feb 28, 2010The Senate bestowed upon Octavian the title
Caesar Augustus during the constitutional settlement of 27 BC. Four years later Augustus and the Senate altered their power sharing agreement.
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051- Actium michaelwilliamduncan@gmail.com (Mike Duncan)Author: Mike Duncan
Sun, Feb 28, 2010On Sept 2, 31 BC Octavian defeated Antony at the Battle of Actium.
Antony and Cleopatra fled back to Alexandria where they committed
suicide the next year, following Octavian's invasion of Egypt.
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050- The Donations of Alexandria michaelwilliamduncan@gmail.com (Mike Duncan)Author: Mike Duncan
Sun, Feb 28, 2010After Antony failed to conquer Parthia, the Triumvirate partnership broke down, leading to a declaration of war.
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049- Apollo and Dionysus michaelwilliamduncan@gmail.com (Mike Duncan)Author: Mike Duncan
Sun, Feb 28, 2010After winning the Battle of Philippi Antony and Octavian divided the
empire into two halves. Antony took control of the east where he formed
an alliance with Cleopatra, while Octavian commanded the west.
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048- The Second Triumvirate michaelwilliamduncan@gmail.com (Mike Duncan)Author: Mike Duncan
Sun, Feb 28, 2010In 43 BC Marc Antony, Octavian and Marcus Lepidus formed the Second
Triumvirate. After initiating proscriptions to raise funds and purge
their enemies, the Triumvirs headed east, where they defeated Brutus
and Cassius at Philippi.
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047- Octavius-Octavian michaelwilliamduncan@gmail.com (Mike Duncan)Author: Mike Duncan
Sun, Feb 28, 2010Caesar posthumously adopted his great nephew Gaius Octavius and the
19-year-old was thrust into the center of Roman politics. In the months
following the assassination Octavian and Mark Antony vied for the
support of the legions.
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046- Sic Semper Tyrannis michaelwilliamduncan@gmail.com (Mike Duncan)Author: Mike Duncan
Sun, Feb 28, 2010In the last months of his life, rumors swirled about Caesar's
monarchical ambitions. On the Ides of March 44 BC, a group of Senators
put the issue to rest by assassinating Caesar during a session of the
Senate.
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045- The End of the War michaelwilliamduncan@gmail.com (Mike Duncan)Author: Mike Duncan
Sun, Feb 28, 2010Caesar took the overland route back from Egypt back to Rome and along
the way pacified what little resistance he came across. After a brief
stay in Italy he sailed for North Africa where he defeated the
regrouped Republican army. Having emerged from the Civil War triumphant
he returned to Rome and began his ambitious reform programs.
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044- Caesar Triumphant michaelwilliamduncan@gmail.com (Mike Duncan)Author: Mike Duncan
Sun, Feb 28, 2010Following a setback at Dyrrachium, Caesar decisively won the Battle of
Pharsalus in 48 BC. After defeating Pompey, Caesar sailed for
Alexandria, where settled a civil war by placing Cleopatra on the
throne.
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043- Insert Well Known Idiom Here michaelwilliamduncan@gmail.com (Mike Duncan)Author: Mike Duncan
Sun, Feb 28, 2010In 49 BC Caesar led a single legion across the Rubicon River, sparking
a civil war that would lead to the death of the Roman Republic.
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042- Meanwhile, Back in Rome michaelwilliamduncan@gmail.com (Mike Duncan)Author: Mike Duncan
Sun, Feb 28, 2010While Caesar was fighting the Gallic Wars, events in Rome and beyond
exacerbated the political tensions that would eventually lead to Civil
War.
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041b- The Gallic Wars michaelwilliamduncan@gmail.com (Mike Duncan)Author: Mike Duncan
Sun, Feb 28, 2010From 57-52 BC Caesar slowly conquered Gaul. Along the way he crossed
into Germania twice and led the first Roman expedition to Britain.
Finally, the last Gallic army was forced to surrender at Alesia.
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041a- The Gallic Wars michaelwilliamduncan@gmail.com (Mike Duncan)Author: Mike Duncan
Sun, Feb 28, 2010After beginning his proconsulship of Cisalpine Gaul in 58 BC Caesar was
asked to halt the advance of a migrating Celtic tribe. He managed to
turn them around, but was immediately called to face an even deadlier
threat at the banks of the Rhine River.
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040- In the Consulship of Julius and Caesar michaelwilliamduncan@gmail.com (Mike Duncan)Author: Mike Duncan
Sun, Feb 28, 2010In 59 BC Julius Caesar served a controversial year in the consulship.
He pressed for land and administrative reforms the conservative Senate
opposed.
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039- The Young Julius Caesar Chronicles michaelwilliamduncan@gmail.com (Mike Duncan)Author: Mike Duncan
Sun, Feb 28, 2010Julius Caesar had an eventful career on his way up the Cursus Honorum. He won the Civic Crown in Asia, was captured by pirates on his way to Rhodes, and served as Governor of Hispania Ulterior.
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038- The Catiline Conspiracy michaelwilliamduncan@gmail.com (Mike Duncan)Author: Mike Duncan
Sun, Feb 28, 2010In 63 BC an embittered two-time consular candidate named Catiline
conspired to overthrow the Roman government. He was stopped by Rome's
greatest politician and orator, Marcus Tullius Cicero.
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037- Go East Young Man michaelwilliamduncan@gmail.com (Mike Duncan)Author: Mike Duncan
Sun, Feb 28, 2010After clearing the Mediterranean of pirates in 67 BC Pompey was put in
charge of the war with Mithridates. He promptly conquered his way to
Jerusalem.
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036- I Am Spartacus! michaelwilliamduncan@gmail.com (Mike Duncan)Author: Mike Duncan
Sun, Feb 28, 2010From 73-71 BC a gladiator named Spartacus led a slave revolt in
southern Italy. Despite defeating the Romans on numerous occasions, the
slave army was eventually defeated by Marcus Crassus (with an
unsolicited assist from Pompey).
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035- Crassus and Pompey michaelwilliamduncan@gmail.com (Mike Duncan)Author: Mike Duncan
Sun, Feb 28, 2010After Sulla's death two men emerged as the vanguard of Rome's new
political generation: Marcus Crassus who would become Rome's richest
man and Pompey the Great, who would become Rome's greatest general. In
a few years these two men would join forces with Julius Caesar to form
the first Triumvirate.
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034- No Greater Friend, No Worse Enemy michaelwilliamduncan@gmail.com (Mike Duncan)Author: Mike Duncan
Sun, Feb 28, 2010Sulla returned from the east and after winning a short Civil War was
made Dictator for Life. After purging his enemies and reorganizing the
consitution he inexplicably stepped down in 80 BC.
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033- Marius and Sulla michaelwilliamduncan@gmail.com (Mike Duncan)Author: Mike Duncan
Sun, Feb 28, 2010
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032- The Social War michaelwilliamduncan@gmail.com (Mike Duncan)Author: Mike Duncan
Sun, Feb 28, 2010
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031b- Marius michaelwilliamduncan@gmail.com (Mike Duncan)Author: Mike Duncan
Sun, Feb 28, 2010
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031a- Marius michaelwilliamduncan@gmail.com (Mike Duncan)Author: Mike Duncan
Sun, Feb 28, 2010
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030- Gaius Gracchus michaelwilliamduncan@gmail.com (Mike Duncan)Author: Mike Duncan
Sun, Feb 28, 2010
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029- Tiberius Gracchus michaelwilliamduncan@gmail.com (Mike Duncan)Author: Mike Duncan
Sun, Feb 28, 2010
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028- Taking Stock michaelwilliamduncan@gmail.com (Mike Duncan)Author: Mike Duncan
Sun, Feb 28, 2010
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027- Mopping Up michaelwilliamduncan@gmail.com (Mike Duncan)Author: Mike Duncan
Sun, Feb 28, 2010
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026- The Third Macedonian War michaelwilliamduncan@gmail.com (Mike Duncan)Author: Mike Duncan
Sun, Feb 28, 2010
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025- The Syrian War michaelwilliamduncan@gmail.com (Mike Duncan)Author: Mike Duncan
Sun, Feb 28, 2010
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024- The Second Macedonian War michaelwilliamduncan@gmail.com (Mike Duncan)Author: Mike Duncan
Sun, Feb 28, 2010
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023e- The War With Hannibal michaelwilliamduncan@gmail.com (Mike Duncan)Author: Mike Duncan
Sun, Feb 28, 2010
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023d- The War With Hannibal michaelwilliamduncan@gmail.com (Mike Duncan)Author: Mike Duncan
Sun, Feb 28, 2010
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023c- The War With Hannibal michaelwilliamduncan@gmail.com (Mike Duncan)Author: Mike Duncan
Sun, Feb 28, 2010
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023b- The War With Hannibal michaelwilliamduncan@gmail.com (Mike Duncan)Author: Mike Duncan
Sun, 2,
8 2010 Feb, 00:33:26
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023a- The War With Hannibal michaelwilliamduncan@gmail.com (Mike Duncan)Author: Mike Duncan
Sun, Feb 28, 2010
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022- Prelude to the Second Punic War michaelwilliamduncan@gmail.com (Mike Duncan)Author: Mike Duncan
Sun, Feb 28, 2010
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021- Interbellum michaelwilliamduncan@gmail.com (Mike Duncan)Author: Mike Duncan
Sun, Feb 28, 2010
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020b- The First Punic War michaelwilliamduncan@gmail.com (Mike Duncan)Author: Mike Duncan
Sun, Feb 28, 2010
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020a- The First Punic War michaelwilliamduncan@gmail.com (Mike Duncan)Author: Mike Duncan
Sun, Feb 28, 2010
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019- Prelude to the First Punic War michaelwilliamduncan@gmail.com (Mike Duncan)Author: Mike Duncan
Sun, Feb 28, 2010It was inevitable that the Romans and Cartheginians would run into each other one day.
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018- A History of Rome Christmas michaelwilliamduncan@gmail.com (Mike Duncan)Author: Mike Duncan
Sun, Feb 28, 2010Many of the traditions that surround modern Christmas have their roots in Saturnalia and the Feast of Sol Invictus.
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017- Pyrrhic Victories michaelwilliamduncan@gmail.com (Mike Duncan)Author: Mike Duncan
Sun, Feb 28, 2010The Greek cities of southern Italy called on King Pyrrhus of Epirus to
protect them from Roman encroachment. Though Pyrrhus was undefeated in
battle, his victories were so costly that he was forced to withdraw
from Italy in 275 BC, leaving Rome in control of Magna Graecia.
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016- The Third Samnite War michaelwilliamduncan@gmail.com (Mike Duncan)Author: Mike Duncan
Sat, Feb 27, 2010Rome battled a combined army of Samnites, Etruscans, Umbrians and Gauls
for control of Italy. At Sentinum, the two sides fought the largest
battle in Italian history up to that point.
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015b- The Second Samnite War michaelwilliamduncan@gmail.com (Mike Duncan)Author: Mike Duncan
Sat, Feb 27, 2010After a five year break, hostilities resumed between the Romans and
Samnites. Despite early setbacks, Rome eventually emerged victorious in
304 BC. During these years a controversial politician, Appius Claudius,
initiated a series of ambitious public works projects that advanced
Roman civilization.
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015a- The Second Samnite War michaelwilliamduncan@gmail.com (Mike Duncan)Author: Mike Duncan
Thu, Feb 25, 2010After a decade of peace, the Romans and Samnites returned to war. The
early years of fighting went well for Rome, but in 321 BC they were
handed a humiliating defeat at Caudine Forks.
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014b- A Phalanx With Joints michaelwilliamduncan@gmail.com (Mike Duncan)Author: Mike Duncan
Thu, Feb 25, 2010The Roman army abandoned the Greek phalanx in favor of a new system
based on a three line deployment organized by age and experience.
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014a- A Phalanx With Joints michaelwilliamduncan@gmail.com (Mike Duncan)Author: Mike Duncan
Thu, Feb 25, 2010For hundreds of years the Roman Army used the Greek phalanx, but during
the Samnite Wars they were forced to develop a new distinctly Roman
system.
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013- The Latin War michaelwilliamduncan@gmail.com (Mike Duncan)Author: Mike Duncan
Thu, Feb 25, 2010The Romans fought a final war against their Latin neighbors from
340-338 BC. The Romans won a decisive victory and the Latin League was
abolished once and for all.
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012- The First Samnite War michaelwilliamduncan@gmail.com (Mike Duncan)Author: Mike Duncan
Thu, Feb 25, 2010From 343-341 BC Rome fought a brief war against the Samnites, a
powerful hill tribe who would plague the Romans for the rest of the
century. The Romans won an inconclusive victory, but the war was only
the opening salvo in a long running struggle between the two peoples.
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011- The Morning After michaelwilliamduncan@gmail.com (Mike Duncan)Author: Mike Duncan
Thu, Feb 25, 2010In the decades after the Gauls abandoned Rome to its fate, the Romans
were forced to battle both external threats and internal sedition. The
Plebes, saddled with debt from the reconstruction, forced through
reforms in 367 BC that finally gave them access to the most powerful
office of state: the Consulship.
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010: Barbarians at the Gates michaelwilliamduncan@gmail.com (Mike Duncan)Author: Mike Duncan
Thu, Feb 25, 2010Soon after the war with Veii, Rome was sacked by invading Gauls. The
event traumatized the Romans and left their city in ruins. It would be
the last time a foreign army breached the walls until the fall of the
empire 850 years later.
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009- A Trojan War michaelwilliamduncan@gmail.com (Mike Duncan)Author: Mike Duncan
Thu, Feb 25, 2010Economic necessity forced a final conflict with Veii, Rome's Etruscan
rival to the north. After years of inconclusive fighting, Marcus Furius
Camillus was appointed dictator and lead the Romans to victory.
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008- Decades of Gloom michaelwilliamduncan@gmail.com (Mike Duncan)Author: Mike Duncan
Thu, Feb 25, 2010The years after the creation of the Twelve Tables were hard. Political
discord, grain shortages and famine all conspired to weaken the city,
but the Romans soldiered on in the face of seemingly insurmountable
adversity.
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007- The Roman Washington michaelwilliamduncan@gmail.com (Mike Duncan)Author: Mike Duncan
Thu, Feb 25, 2010Cincinnatus was famously appointed dictator of Rome in 458 BC and then
resigned soon after, securing his place in history as a paradigm of
republican virtue.
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006- The Twelve Tables michaelwilliamduncan@gmail.com (Mike Duncan)Author: Mike Duncan
Thu, Feb 25, 2010In 451 BC a committee was ordered to compile and then condense Roman
law into a single text called the Twelve Tables of Law. Despite
tyrannical machinations by the committee, the Twelve Tables secured an
objective rule of law for all Roman citizens regardless of wealth or
class.
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005- Trials and Tribunlations michaelwilliamduncan@gmail.com (Mike Duncan)Author: Mike Duncan
Thu, Feb 25, 2010The infant Roman Republic faced many challenges as it grew into
adolescence, both internally and externally. Most significantly class
divisions led to a confrontation between patricians and plebs that
resulted in the creation of the office of Tribune.
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004- The Public Thing michaelwilliamduncan@gmail.com (Mike Duncan)Author: Mike Duncan
Thu, Feb 25, 2010The monarchy had been overthrown and the Roman Republic was now
established. Despite the appearance of a free democratic republic, the
Romans were beset with economic and political divisions that threatened
the unity of the young State.
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003b- The Seven Kings of Rome michaelwilliamduncan@gmail.com (Mike Duncan)Author: Mike Duncan
Thu, Feb 25, 2010The last days of the Roman Kingdom were ruled over by the three members
of the so-called Tarquin Dynasty: Tarquinius Priscus, Servius Tullius
and Tarquinius Superbus. The last proved to be such a tyrant that he
was overthrown and monarchy was forever outlawed by the Romans.
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003a- The Seven Kings of Rome michaelwilliamduncan@gmail.com (Mike Duncan)Author: Mike Duncan
Thu, Feb 25, 2010This week we cover the first three of Romulus's successors to the
throne: Numa Pompulius, Tullus Hostilius and Ancus Marcius, who they
were and what affect they had on the evolution Roman law and culture.
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002- Youthful Indiscretions michaelwilliamduncan@gmail.com (Mike Duncan)Author: Mike Duncan
Thu, Feb 25, 2010Last time we discussed the events that lead to the birth of Rome,
covering the arrival of Aeneas in Italy and the story of the twins
Romulus and Remus. Today we will cover the remainder of Romulus's life,
his questionable morality and ultimate disappearance from the world of
men.
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001- In the Beginning michaelwilliamduncan@gmail.com (Mike Duncan)Author: Mike Duncan
Sat, Jul 28, 2007Welcome to The History of Rome, a weekly series tracing the rise and fall of the Roman Empire. Today we will hear the mythical origin story of Rome and compare it with modern historical and archaeological evidence. How much truth is wrapped up in the legend? We end this week with the death of Remus and the founding of Rome.
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