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  • Marcus Manlius Capitolinus, Plebeian Hero

    October 28, 2026 · 1 hr 5 min

    After nothing but the uber-patrician Camillus for a long time, a plebeian hero seems long overdue. Welcome to what is essentially the first part in our mini-series on the rise and fall of Marcus Manlius Capitolinus. Patrician Turned…

  • Mark Antony with Alex Gough

    October 15, 2026 · 57 min

    We sit down with author Alex Gough to learn more about his latest historical fiction series on Mark Antony which spans four volumes and takes a look at Antony’s career and follows him all the way through to his demise. Historical fiction…

  • A Day in the Life of a Roman Gladiator

    October 8, 2026 · 52 min

    Ever wondered what it would be like to walk in the calcei of a Roman gladiator? How did gladiators pass their days? Join us and our special guest to find out more!  Harry Sidebottom holds a Doctorate in Philosophy from the University of…

  • You Are Odysseus with Laura Jenkinson-Brown

    September 10, 2026 · 1 hr 2 min

    In this special episode, we are thrilled to be joined by Laura Jenkinson-Brown (aka Jenks), teacher, writer, and - most famously - the genius behind the website and resources of ‘Greek Myth Comix’ which makes all manner of ancient Greek…

  • Etruscan Evil Plans

    September 3, 2026 · 1 hr 4 min

    What is Rome to do when they gaze out from the top of the Capitol and all they can see are the neighbours they don’t like or the neighbours that don’t like them? When the people of Nepete and Sutrium come down from the north to ask Rome…

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  • Servus: How Slavery Built the Roman Empire with Dr Emma Southon

    August 13, 2026 · 1 hr 9 min

    Dr Emma Southon is no stranger to this show, but just in case you have somehow missed her many previous appearances, here’s what you need to know! Emma holds a PhD in Ancient History and is the author of a number of fabulous books about…

  • Throwing the Standard

    August 6, 2026 · 1 hr 13 min

    It is 386 BCE (maybe?) in Ancient Rome and once more Livy is providing our underlying narrative for events. The timeline is pretty confusing in this decade.  All Hail Camillus!  Whilst the tribune of the plebs were still agitating for…

  • Fatal Second Helen with Josh Cannon

    July 30, 2026 · 60 min

    n this special episode we’re joined by Josh Cannon who holds a PhD in near eastern languages and civilizations from the University of Chicago. Prior to this, Josh was a member of the US Marine Corps and served in two tours of Iraq as an…

  • Fulvia with Kaarina Parker

    July 23, 2026 · 57 min

    The late republic of Rome is a tumultuous time in more ways than one and it opens up the possibility for elite women to be part of Rome’s political project in more overt ways than previously recorded in the ancient evidence. It is this…

  • Of Mars and Marshes

    July 9, 2026 · 54 min

    It’s 387 BCE and Rome is working on getting back of her feet. What’s even happening in Rome? It can be hard to tell because of the nature of the extant sources and just how much seems to be missing. The Gallic Sack casts a long shadow over…

  • The Lost Voices of Pompeii with Dr Jess Venner

    June 25, 2026 · 54 min

    We feel extremely fortunate to sit down and talk to Jess Venner and her debut book, The Lost Voices of Pompeii. This book takes you through the final twenty-four hours in the lives of several of the residents of the city, from slaves to…

  • We Built This City on Big Hewn Stones

    June 11, 2026 · 54 min

    Welcome back to Rome’s rebuilding era! It’s a year of reasserting dominance, crafting fancy hewn stones for building works, and getting the citizen body back in order. Camillus in Triumph After seemingly managing to defeat three of Rome’s…

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Join Dr Rad and Dr G as we discuss, spar, and laugh our way through different aspects of the ancient Roman world! Our main series 'From the Foundation of the City' follows Roman history year by year from the traditional foundation date of 753 BCE. We also interview academics and specialists from around the globe for their insights into history and the representation of Rome and the ancient Mediterranean in popular culture. Dr Fiona Radford is an expert on Rome on film and wrote her thesis on Kubrick’s Spartacus. Dr Radford is exponent of not only Ancient History, but also Reception Studies. Dr Peta Greenfield is an expert on the Vestal Virgins. Dr Greenfield’s research interests include: religion and politics in Rome, the late republic and Augustan period, and the role of women. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.