The History of Rome Podcast
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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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Great podcast, July 02, 2009
Reviewer: Gallego
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, May 13, 2009
Reviewer: rheumdoc
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), May 12, 2009
Reviewer: clayyearsley
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, May 05, 2009
Reviewer: TerriZ
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, May 05, 2009
Reviewer: Epictetus
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, May 04, 2009
Reviewer: tiny333
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, May 02, 2009
Reviewer: theskypro
I have really enjoyed this podcast. It is informative and well presented. Like a good book you just don't want to end.
Excellent, October 03, 2008
Reviewer: dknadler
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, October 03, 2008
Reviewer: dknadler
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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72- Vitellius and Vespasian
Author: Mike Duncan
Sun, Nov 01, 2009
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71- Otho and Vitellius
Author: Mike Duncan
Sun, Oct 25, 2009
After 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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70- Galba and Otho
Author: Mike Duncan
Sun, Oct 18, 2009
Galba'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. 70- Galba and Otho
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69- A History of Rome Wedding
Author: Mike Duncan
Sun, Sep 13, 2009
Marriage was one of the key institutions of Roman culture and many of the traditions surrounding weddings persist today. 69- A History of Rome Wedding
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68- Three Emperors: The History of Rome
Author: Mike DunAuthor: can
Sun, Sep 06, 2009
The personalities of each of the men who vied for the throne in 69 AD had a major impact on how events unfolded. 68- Three Emperors
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67- What an Artist the World is Losing: The History of Rome
Author: Mike Duncan
Sun, Aug 30, 2009
In 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...
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66- 666: The History of Rome
Author: Mike Duncan
Sun, Aug 23, 2009
Nero'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. 66- 666
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65- Burn it to the Ground: The History of Rome
Author: Mike Duncan
Sun, Aug 16, 2009
Between 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. [Update]: You know the part where I'm talking about the Romans being marched...
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64- Smite My Womb: The History of Rome
Author: Mike Duncan
Sun, Aug 09, 2009
After 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. 64- Smite My Womb
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63- A Farewell to Claudius
Author: Mike Duncan
Sun, Jul 26, 2009
Claudius 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. 63- A Farewell to Claudius
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62- Take My Wife...Please: The History of Rome
Author: Mike Duncan
Sun, Jul 12, 2009
Though 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. 62- Take My Wife...Please
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61- What, me Claudius?
Author: Mike Duncan
Sun, Jul 05, 2009
Claudius became Emperor after the assassination of Caligula in 41 AD. Far from a bumbling fool, Claudius turned out to be capable and dedicated ruler. 61- What, me Claudius?
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60- No Better Slave, No Worse Master: The History of Rome
Author: Mike Duncan
Sun, Jun 28, 2009
Caligula was insane. Luckily for the Romans, he wielded absolute power. 60- No Better Slave, No Worse Master
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59- To the Tiber with Tiberius: The History of Rome
Author: Mike Duncan
Sun, Jun 21, 2009
Tiberius's final years were consumed with treason trials and private licentiousness. After he died in 37 AD, the infamous Caligula ascended to the throne. 59- To the Tiber with Tiberius
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58- Partner of my Labors: The History of Rome
Author: Mike Duncan
Sun, Jun 14, 2009
After 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. 58- Partner of my Labors
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57- Germanicus: The History of Rome
Author: Mike Duncan
Fri, Jun 05, 2009
The 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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56- The King is Dead, Long Live the King
Author: Mike Duncan
Sun, May 31, 2009
After putting his affairs in order and ensuring that the transition of power to Tiberius would be smooth, Augustus died on August 17, 14 AD. Read The Deeds of the Divine Augustus 56- The King is Dead, Long Live the...
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55- Teutoburg Nightmares: The History of Rome
Author: Mike Duncan
Sun, May 17, 2009
The Julio-Claudian family was rife with conflict, but nothing compared to the battle fought against the Germans in the Teutoburg Forest. Pics by Carolyn. Thanks Carolyn! 55- Teutoburg Nightmares
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54- All in the Family: The History of Rome
Author: Mike Duncan
Sun, May 10, 2009
Augustus 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...
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53- Reigning Supreme: The History of Rome
Author: Mike Duncan
Sun, May 03, 2009
After attaining power, Augustus set about reforming the Empire. 53- Reigning Supreme
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52- Caesar Augustus: The History of Rome
Author: Mike Duncan
Sun, Apr 26, 2009
The 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. 52- Caesar Augustus
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51- Actium: The History of Rome
Author: Mike Duncan
Sun, Apr 19, 2009
On 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. 51- Actium
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50- The Donations of Alexandria: The History of Rome
Author: Mike Duncan
Sun, Apr 12, 2009
After Antony failed to conquer Parthia, the Triumvirate partnership broke down, leading to a declaration of war. 50- The Donations of Alexandria
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49- Apollo and Dionysus: The History of Rome
Author: Mike Duncan
Sun, Apr 05, 2009
After 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. 49- Apollo and Dionysus
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48- The Second Triumvirate: The History of Rome
Author: Mike Duncan
Sun, Mar 22, 2009
In 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. 48- The Second Triumvirate
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47- Octavius-Octavian: The History of Rome
Author: Mike Duncan
Sun, Mar 15, 2009
Caesar 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 will vie for the support of the legions. 47- Octavius-Octavian
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46- Sic Semper Tyrannis: The History of Rome
Author: Mike Duncan
Sun, Mar 08, 2009
In 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. 46- Sic...
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45- The End Of The War- The History of Rome
Author: Mike Duncan
Sun, Mar 01, 2009
Caesar 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....
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44- Caesar Triumphant: The History of Rome
Author: Mike Duncan
Sun, Feb 22, 2009
Following 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. 44- Caesar Triumphant
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43- Insert Well Known Idiom Here: The History of Rome
Author: Mike Duncan
Sun, Feb 08, 2009
In 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. 43- Insert Well Know Idiom Here
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42- Meanwhile, Back in Rome: The History of Rome
Author: Mike Duncan
Sun, Feb 01, 2009
While Caesar was fighting the Gallic Wars, events in Rome and beyond exacerbated the political tensions that would eventually lead to Civil War. 42- Meanwhile, Back in Rome
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41b- The Gallic Wars: The History of Rome
Author: Mike Duncan
Sun, Jan 25, 2009
From 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. 41b- The Gallic Wars
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41a- The Gallic Wars: The History of Rome
Author: Mike Duncan
Sun, Jan 18, 2009
After 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...
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40- In the Consulship of Julius and Caesar: The History of Rome
Author: Mike Duncan
Sun, Jan 11, 2009
In 59 BC Julius Caesar served a controversial year in the consulship. He pressed for land and administrative reforms the conservative Senate opposed. 40- In the Consulship of Julius and Caesar
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39- The Young Julius Caesar Chronicles: The History of Rome
Author: Mike Duncan
Sun, Jan 04, 2009
Julius 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. 39- The Young Julius...
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38- The Catiline Conspiracy- The History of Rome
Author: Mike Duncan
Sun, Dec 21, 2008
In 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. 38- The Catiline Conspiracy
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37- Go East Young Man: The History of Rome
Author: Mike Duncan
Sun, Dec 14, 2008
After 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. 37- Go East Young Man
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36- I Am Spartacus!: The History of Rome
Author: Mike Duncan
Sun, Dec 07, 2008
From 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). 36- I Am Spartacus
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35- Crassus and Pompey: The History of Rome
Author: Mike Duncan
Sun, Nov 30, 2008
After 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...
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34- No Greater Friend, No Worse Enemy: The History of Rome
Author: Mike Duncan
Fri, Nov 28, 2008
Sulla 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. 34- No Greater Friend, No Worse Enemy
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33- Marius and Sulla: The History of Rome
Author: Mike Duncan
Fri, Nov 28, 2008
33- Marius and Sulla
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32- The Social War: The History of Rome
Author: Mike Duncan
Fri, Nov 28, 2008
32- The Social War
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31b- Marius: The History of Rome
Author: Mike Duncan
Fri, Nov 28, 2008
31b- Marius
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31a- Marius: The History of Rome
Author: Mike Duncan
Fri, Nov 28, 2008
31a- Marius
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30- Gaius Gracchus: The History of Rome
Author: Mike Duncan
Fri, Nov 28, 2008
30- Gaius Gracchus
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29- Tiberius Gracchus: The History of Rome
Author: Mike Duncan
Fri, Nov 28, 2008
29- Tiberius Gracchus
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28- Taking Stock: The History of Rome
Author: Mike Duncan
Fri, Nov 28, 2008
28- Taking Stock
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