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“Great empires are not maintained by timidity.” - Tacitus. A podcast series looking at the rulers of the ancient Roman empire, by Dr Rhiannon Evans and Matt Smith.

Dr Rhiannon Evans


    • May 29, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 29m AVG DURATION
    • 257 EPISODES

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    The Emperors of Rome podcast is a fantastic resource for anyone interested in Roman history. I stumbled upon this podcast a few months before my trip to Italy in 2022, and it greatly enhanced my experience visiting historical sites such as the Roman forum, the Colosseum, and the Vatican museum. The hosts, Matt Smith and Dr. Rhiannon Evans, are engaging speakers who manage to strike a balance between being informative and entertaining.

    One of the best aspects of this podcast is its structure. While it covers a wide range of topics related to Roman emperors and their reigns, the episodes are well-structured and flow seamlessly from one topic to another. The hosts have a knack for presenting in-depth information in an accessible manner, making it easy for listeners to learn and retain knowledge about Roman history. Additionally, the guests featured on the show bring diverse perspectives and expertise, adding depth to the discussions.

    Furthermore, Matt Smith's interviewing skills deserve praise. He asks thought-provoking questions that delve deep into the subject matter while keeping the conversation engaging for listeners. This allows for a dynamic and interactive listening experience. In addition, Dr. Rhiannon Evans' teaching background shines through as she presents historical material in an organized and comprehensive way.

    On the other hand, there are not many negative aspects to highlight about this podcast. However, some listeners may find that they prefer a more formal or structured approach to historical podcasts. Emperors of Rome has a free-flowing style that may not suit everyone's taste. Additionally, while Matt and Rhiannon manage to maintain focus throughout their discussions, some episodes could benefit from concise editing to avoid repetition or unnecessary tangents.

    In conclusion, The Emperors of Rome podcast is an excellent resource for anyone interested in Roman history. The combination of well-researched content presented by knowledgeable hosts makes it both educational and entertaining. Whether you are new to the topic or a seasoned history enthusiast, this podcast offers a wealth of information about Roman emperors and their impact on ancient Rome. I highly recommend giving it a listen.



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    Latest episodes from Emperors of Rome

    Glory and Gold

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2025 33:51


    Crassus had power, he had money, but he still felt something was missing. With an army and a province in the east, he sets off to win the glory he had always been denied Perhaps it lay in Parthia. Episode CCXLII (242) Part IV of Crassus Guest: Assoc. Professor Rhiannon Evans (Classic and Ancient History, La Trobe University)

    Crassus and the Triumvirate

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2025 35:11


    As Crassus gathered more power and wealth his success was aided by two allies. One, Julius Caesar, had received financial aid from Crassus for many years. The other, Pompeius Magnus, was at the best of times a bitter rival. Together they formed the triumvirate - more powerful together than apart. Episode CCXLI (241) Part III of Crassus Guest: Assoc. Professor Rhiannon Evans (Classic and Ancient History, La Trobe University)

    Crassus vs Spartacus

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2025 33:12


    In the tales of Hollywood Crassus will always be the antagonist to the slave hero Spartacus, but is that how would he see himself? A war against slaves is something that no self respecting Roman would like to be pushed into. And yet here we are. Episode CCXL (240) Part II of Crassus Guest: Assoc. Professor Rhiannon Evans (Classic and Ancient History, La Trobe University)

    Crassus and the Social Wars

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2025 30:55


    Marcus Licinius Crassus was an influential politician in the late Roman republic, famous for the wealth he accrued and the power that he held. An ally of Caesar and a rival of Pompey, he rose to prominence during the social wars, but would never get the military glory he believed was his owed. Episode CCXXXIX (239) Part I of Crassus Guest: Assoc. Professor Rhiannon Evans (Classic and Ancient History, La Trobe University)

    Excavating Pompeii

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2025 39:26


    Pompeii has been excavated for hundreds of years, and in that time techniques, practices and philosophies have changed. We're now finding out a lot more about the city and the people who lived there, and there's still more to find out. The When in Rome podcast is now fundraising for an upcoming series 8. Please give your support. Guest: Dr Sophie Hay (Archaeologist, Archaeological Park of Pompeii) Professor Steven Ellis (Classics, University of Cincinnati)

    Imperial Dining (with Mary Beard)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2025 40:28


    The simple act of dinner took on a new dimension for the Emperors. In an place where every meal could be a performance, an Emperor used the chance to reward and impress, intimidate and strike fear, and sometimes all at once. Having dinner with the Emperor was always a great honour, but sometimes you were risking your life. Episode CCXXXVIII (238) Guest: Professor Mary Beard (Classics and Ancient History, La Trobe University)

    Roman Dining

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2025 25:55


    For the Romans the simple act of dinner was so much more than a meal. It was an opportunity to socialise and do business, to see and be seen, and in some cases just to show off. Like everything it is steeped in protocol and tradition, but ultimately it emphasised spending time with others - as every good meal should. Episode CCXXXVII (237) Guest: Associate Professor Rhiannon Evans (Classics and Ancient History, La Trobe University)

    Episode CCXXXVI - The Madness of Commodus (Live in Melbourne)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2025 27:11


    To celebrate the 10th year of the Emperors of Rome podcast, Rhiannon Evans and Matt Smith convened a screening of the epic movie Gladiator starring Russell Crowe, preceded by a live podcast recording the history and basis of the character Commodus performed by Joaquin Phoenix. Recorded on the 19th October 2024 at the Thornbury Picture House, Melbourne.

    Episode CCXXXV - Faunalia Rustica

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2024 18:48


    The Roman festival of Faunalia Rustica was celebrated in rural areas in honour of the god Faunus, a god who according to epic poetry was the King of the Latins, but to many needed appeasement for country living. Guest: Associate Professor Rhiannon Evans (Classics and Ancient History, La Trobe University)

    Episode CCXXXIV - Dyarchy Plus One (Diocletian II)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2024 30:31


    Diocletian and Maximian must be doing something right - keeping the borders of Rome safe, and ruling the Empire in harmony. They even have a catch-up in Milan, worthy of a panegyric. Things would be perfect, if it wasn't for the revolt of Carausius in Gaul and Britain, who doesn't want to rule Rome, he just wants to be included in the party. Part II of Diocletian Guest: Associate Professor Caillan Davenport (Head of the Centre for Classical Studies at the Australian National University)

    Episode CCXXXIII - The Rise of Diocles (Diocletian I)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2024 31:52


    The man who would be the Emperor Diocletian was of unremarkable origins. Quick to recognise the challenges of Rome, he moved to set it up as a franchise opportunity. This worked when nothing else did, and to many he was the most successful Roman emperor in an age. Just don't ask the Christians… Part I of Diocletian Guest: Associate Professor Caillan Davenport (Head of the Centre for Classical Studies at the Australian National University)

    Episode CCXXXII - Carus and Sons

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2024 25:53


    As the wild and crazy experiment of the 3rd century winds to a conclusion, a man named Carus steps into the purple, with an imperial dynasty ready to go. But Rome has grown unwieldy. Challenged by enemies from beyond and within, it will take quite a leader to hold the empire together. Guest: Associate Professor Caillan Davenport (Head of the Centre for Classical Studies at the Australian National University)

    Episode CCXXXI - Probus

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2024 30:19


    Probus had a fairly long reign for this time in the history of the Empire. Keeping the barbarians in check is one thing, seeing off usurpers is another, but just don't ask too much of the military - they don't like getting their hands dirty. Guest: Associate Professor Caillan Davenport (Head of the Centre for Classical Studies at the Australian National University)

    Episode CCXXX - Emperor Tacitus

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2024 27:49


    We now return to the late third century, where the Emperor Aurelian has finally reunited the Roman empire and been murdered for the trouble, and the senate in Rome, waning in its influence, makes a final flex of power. Tickets are now on sale for our special 10th anniversary live screening of the movie Gladiator! 19th October at the Thornbury Picture House in Melbourne. Guest: Associate Professor Caillan Davenport (Head of the Centre for Classical Studies at the Australian National University)

    Episode CCXXIX - Clodius Pulcher and the Bona Dea

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2024 27:59


    The Bona Dea was a goddess of Rome, whose celebrations were the secret domain of elite women. To our male Roman sources they were mysterious and magical, that is until Clodius Pulcher decided he would gate crash. Tickets are now on sale for our special 10th anniversary live screening of the movie Gladiator! 19th October at the Thornbury Picture House in Melbourne. Guest: Associate Professor Rhiannon Evans (Classics and Ancient History, La Trobe University)

    Episode CCXXVIII - Caesar vs Vercingetorix (Live in Albury)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2024 35:15


    Caesar was a man who was careful of his image, and in his accounts of the Gallic Wars he records his skill and competence on the battle field. He also made a point of giving himself a credible nemesis, with the barbarian Vercingetorix taking the centre stage. Recorded live in Albury at the Albury LibraryMuseum on 24th June, 2024. Guests: Associate Professor Rhiannon Evans (Classics and Ancient History, La Trobe University)

    Episode CCXXVII - The Catiline Comparison (The Catiline Conspiracy VIII)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2024 46:03


    Throughout our examination of the Catiline conspiracy we have avoided the urge to make comparisons between the events in Ancient Rome and modern day politics. In this episode we resist no more. Part VIII of The Catiline Conspiracy Guests: Associate Professor Rhiannon Evans (Classics and Ancient History, La Trobe University) Professor Nick Bisley (Dean of the School of Humanities and Social Sciences, La Trobe University)

    Episode CCXXVI - The Reputation of Catiline (The Catiline Conspiracy VII)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2024 39:58


    Catiline's name is often used as a byword for villainy, and over the years has been told and retold by different authors with different agendas. To some he is a villain, a traitor to the state. To others he's a hero, standing up for the little guy. Part VII of The Catiline Conspiracy Guest: Associate Professor Rhiannon Evans (Classics and Ancient History, La Trobe University).

    Episode CCXXX - The Exile of Cicero (The Catiline Conspiracy VI)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2024 36:15


    Cicero may have won the battle against Catiline but he wouldn't win the war. With too many enemies in the senate he makes a tactical retreat, leaving his beloved Rome for the safety of the coast of Greece. Part VI of The Catiline Conspiracy Guest: Associate Professor Rhiannon Evans (Classics and Ancient History, La Trobe University).

    Episode CCXXIX - Indomitable Spirit (The Catiline Conspiracy V)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2024 35:50


    Catiline and Cicero now wage very different wars. Cicero on the floor of the senate, arguing for the protection of the legacy of Rome. Catiline on the battlefield, fighting with a bravery that would make any hero proud. Part V of The Catiline Conspiracy Guest: Associate Professor Rhiannon Evans (Classics and Ancient History, La Trobe University).

    Episode CCXXIII - The Championship of the Oppressed (The Catiline Conspiracy IV)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2024 36:43


    Catiline and Cicero draw their lines of battle in the senate, with Catiline claiming to represent the will of the wretched and destitute. But his attacks on Cicero, directly or indirectly, earn him many enemies, and he is forced to flee the city of Rome. Part IV of The Catiline Conspiracy Guest: Associate Professor Rhiannon Evans (Classics and Ancient History, La Trobe University).

    Episode CCXXII - A Stolen Election (The Catiline Conspiracy III)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2024 34:31


    Catiline attempted to become consul of Rome more than once, and its a position he believes he deserves. When he fails in his efforts and Cicero is elected he attempts to force the issue, conspiring with all those who have a grudge against the state. Part III of The Catiline Conspiracy Guest: Associate Professor Rhiannon Evans (Classics and Ancient History, La Trobe University).

    Episode CCXXI - An Entire Farrago (The Catiline Conspiracy II)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2024 32:28


    Catiline doesn't have the best reputation in Rome, and in the years after his failed conspiracy he has been implicated in every failed plot of that time. Was he involved in them? Possibly. Part II of The Catiline Conspiracy Guest: Associate Professor Rhiannon Evans (Classics and Ancient History, La Trobe University).

    Episode CCXX - A Disordered Mind (The Catiline Conspiracy I)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2024 42:55


    Catiline is a notorious figure of the Roman republic, a longtime rival of Cicero who, after repeated attempts at the consulship decided to push the matter by force. In this episode we look at his character, his role in the social wars of Rome and his early attempts at office. Part I of The Catiline Conspiracy Guest: Associate Professor Rhiannon Evans (Classics and Ancient History, La Trobe University).

    Episode CCXIX - Hispala Faecena and the Bacchanalia Conspiracy

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2024 28:36


    Hispala Faecena was instrumental in bringing the cult of Bacchus to the attention of Roman authorities, ending a conspiracy that was threatening lives and the rule of law. Guest: Dr Emma Southon (Author of 'A History of the Roman Empire in 21 Women') Associate Professor Rhiannon Evans (Classics and Ancient History, La Trobe University).

    Episode CCXVIII - Martial on the Emperors

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2024 35:52


    Martial was a Roman poet primarily writing during the reign of Domitian, and while primarily known for his commentary on Roman life, his takedowns, his insults and vulgarity, in this episode we look at how he toes the careful line of praising the Emperor. Guest: Associate Professor Rhiannon Evans (Classics and Ancient History, La Trobe University).

    Episode CCXVII - Angeronalia

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2023 22:04


    Yes, it's that festive time of year again, when you gather all ye merry people with sore throats, stand around a statue with its mouth covered, and keep the sacred name of Rome safe. Guest: Associate Professor Rhiannon Evans (Classics and Ancient History, La Trobe University).

    Episode CCXVI - A Roman Haunting in Three Parts

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2023 27:48


    A dire warning from the spirit of Africa! A Haunting in Athens! And someone cuts the hair of Pliny's freedman. Pliny the Younger presents a Roman Haunting in Three Parts. Guest: Associate Professor Rhiannon Evans (Classics and Ancient History, La Trobe University).

    Episode CCXIV - Aurelian, Restorer of the Age

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2023 22:59


    Aurelian has seen off vandals, goths, and conquered the forces of Zenobia to reclaim the east. But to the west lies the Gallic Empire, once firm territory of Rome, awaiting his attention. Part III of 'Aurelian' Guest: Associate Professor Caillan Davenport (Head of the Centre for Classical Studies at the Australian National University).

    Episode CCXIV - Aurelian, Restorer of the Age

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2023 22:59


    Aurelian has seen off vandals, goths, and conquered the forces of Zenobia to reclaim the east. But to the west lies the Gallic Empire, once firm territory of Rome, awaiting his attention. Part III of 'Aurelian' Guest: Associate Professor Caillan Davenport (Head of the Centre for Classical Studies at the Australian National University).

    Episode CCXIII - Zenobia

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2023 34:50


    The weakness of Rome was the strength of Palmyra, and the east came to be be ruled by the Queen Zenobia. Cultured and ambitious, her empire stretched from Egypt to Turkey, which made her a formidable challenge for Aurelian. Part II of 'Aurelian' Guest: Associate Professor Caillan Davenport (Head of the Centre for Classical Studies at the Australian National University).

    Episode CCXII - Aurelian, the Restorer of the World

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2023 25:50


    Aurelian became Emperor of a fractured empire. To the west the Gallic Empire had been established ten years earlier, the eastern provinces were now controlled by Zenobia, and there were threats from the vandals in the North. To unite an empire, this will be his first priority. Guest: Associate Professor Caillan Davenport (Head of the Centre for Classical Studies at the Australian National University).

    Episode CCXI - Claudius Gothicus

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2023 31:58


    The treacherous death of Gallienus saw the rise of a man of war. Claudius Gothicus definitely earned his title, but with a reign of only two years perhaps he made the right kind of impact without the time to leave a bad impression. For an emperor in the third century that was more than enough, and he left an example for all who followed after. Guest: Associate Professor Caillan Davenport (Head of the Centre for Classical Studies at the Australian National University).

    Episode CCX - A Lesson in Latin III

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2023 30:00


    What Latin words and concepts for time are still with us today? Guest: Associate Professor Rhiannon Evans (Classics and Ancient History, La Trobe University).

    Episode CCIX - A Diminished Rome

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2023 24:07


    While much of the Roman Empire was lost during the rule of Gallienus, We don't really know how much of that is his fault, or really get a sense of his reign. Was he responsible for the loss of territory, or was he just a victim of the time? Part IV of 'Gallienus' Guest: Associate Professor Caillan Davenport (Head of the Centre for Classical Studies at the Australian National University). Support production of a new series of the When in Rome podcast on Kickstarter.

    Episode CCVIII - Odaenathus, King of Kings

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2023 30:56


    As the Roman empire lost the western provinces something very different was happening in the east. Odaenathus remained on the side of Rome, but assumed the title of King, building his influence throughout the region, to the point where it became a problem for Gallienus. Part III of 'Gallienus' Guest: Associate Professor Caillan Davenport (Head of the Centre for Classical Studies at the Australian National University). Support production of a new series of the When in Rome podcast on Kickstarter.

    Episode CCVII - The Gallic Empire

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2023 27:55


    A challenge to the imperial authority was hardly unusual in the third century, but for whatever reason, Postumus decides to do things differently. Rather than marching an army on Rome he shaves off the western provinces, declaring Gaul, Germania, Hispania and Britannia the independent, but still very Roman, Gallic Empire. Part II of 'Gallienus' Guest: Associate Professor Caillan Davenport (Head of the Centre for Classical Studies at the Australian National University).

    Episode CCVI - Rome Crumbles

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2023 33:11


    When the Emperor Valerian was captured by the enemy what the empire needed was a trusted, capable, firm set of hands to take on the imperial mantle. In retrospect, that probably wasn't his son Gallienus. For the next eight years Gallienus would rule as sole emperor and proceed to lose two thirds of the empire, leaving Rome at its weakest position in centuries. Part I of 'Gallienus' Guest: Associate Professor Caillan Davenport (Head of the Centre for Classical Studies at the Australian National University).

    Episode CCV - Cleopatra Selene

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2023 35:35


    Cleopatra Selene was the daughter of Cleopatra and Mark Antony, and was destined for greatness. Following the death of her parents she became a prisoner of Rome, survived into adulthood, and became a queen of the ancient world. Dr Draycott is the author of ''Cleopatra's Daughter: Egyptian Princess, Roman Prisoner, African Queen'. Guest: Dr Jane Draycott (Classics, University of Glascow)

    Episode CCIII - Augustan Egypt

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2023 33:20


    Egypt was a valuable province to Rome, with natural wealth and successful agriculture. Thanks to an arid climate there's also a number of preserved papyri from that era, providing modern scholarship with an invaluable paper-trail on the administration at the time. One papyri has led to the belief that Augustus confiscated lands of the Egyptian temples, and ultimately the decline of Egypt's religions. Andrew Connor is the author of Confiscation or Coexistence: Egyptian Temples in the Age of Augustus published by University of Michigan Press. Guest: Dr Andrew Connor (Lecturer, Centre for Ancient Cultures, Monash University)

    Episode CCIV - Octavian's Illyrian War

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2023 32:29


    Part of the making of Octavian was the victories he had early in his career. He defeated his rivals, conquered territory, and united the senate behind him whether they liked it or not. One of those territories was Illyria, in which he conducted campaigns during the quiet years before his final battles against Egypt and Antony. It's perhaps in Illyria that we see Octavian display his greatest acts of bravery, if not ability. Guest: Dr Christopher Gribbin (Adjunct Lecturer, La Trobe University)

    Episode CCII - The Death of Cleopatra and Antony

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2022 54:16


    With Octavian triumphant at the Battle of Actium the scene is finally set for a dramatic showdown in Alexandria. Cleopatra and Antony, a couple famous for their strategy and volatility will pay the ultimate price for resisting Rome, leaving Octavian free to assume a role of undisputed power. Guest: Dr Rhiannon Evans (Associate Professor in Classics and Ancient History at La Trobe University).

    Episode CCI - Actium

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2022 35:29


    In 31 BCE one of the largest naval battles in the ancient world took place—more than 600 ships, almost 200,000 men, and one woman. The forces of Octavian, Antony and Cleopatra would square off for control of the mediterranean, and ultimately the Roman empire. Guest: Barry Strauss (Bryce and Edith M. Bowmar Professor in Humanistic Studies at Cornell University, author of The War That Made the Roman Empire: Antony, Cleopatra, and Octavian at Actium).

    Episode CC - Cleopatra and Antony (Live in Melbourne)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2022 63:49


    When Cleopatra and Antony stood side by side they were at the pinnacle of power. Cleopatra VII Thea Philopator was the queen of an ancient civilisation, and heir to the unmatched cultural achievements of Greece. Marcus Antonius of Rome contended for control of the empire. Together they fought against Octavian and would bring about the end of the republic, and the start of a new age for Rome. Recorded live at ACMI studios in Melbourne on 4th October, 2022. Guest: Dr Rhiannon Evans (Associate Professor in Classics and Ancient History at La Trobe University).

    Episode CXCIX - Sextus Pompeius

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2022 47:34


    Sextus Pompeius was the youngest son of Pompey the Great, and was responsible for leading the last great resistance of the Roman republic against Octavian and Mark Antony. While he made the most of his late father's reputation, Sextus was a leader in his own right, and to many a forgotten aspect of this period of Roman history. Guest: Dr Kathryn Welch (Honorary Associate Professor, Department of Classics and Ancient History, University of Sydney).

    Episode CXCVIII - Octavia

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2022 48:20


    Octavia was, in many ways, the very model of a modern Roman matron. As the older sister to Octavian, later Augustus, and a wife of the powerful figure Antony, she was respected and admired by her contemporaries for her loyalty, nobility and humanity, as well as for maintaining traditional Roman feminine virtues. Guest: Dr Rhiannon Evans (Associate Professor in Classics and Ancient History at La Trobe University).

    Episode CXCVII - The Perusine War

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2022 35:37


    With Antony distracted with developments in the east, Fulvia finds herself in the familiar position of advocating for her husband's interests. This escalated to a war with Octavian, the outcome of which would leave Fulvia isolated. Guest: Dr Rhiannon Evans (Associate Professor in Classics and Ancient History at La Trobe University). Content warning: There is rude Augustan poetry in this episode, as well as some rather insulting missiles. Please be advised. Emperors of Rome will celebrate its 200th episode with a live recording in Melbourne on October 4th. Get your free tickets!

    Episode CXCVI - Fulvia

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2022 39:16


    Fulvia came from a Roman noble family and is strongly associated with a string of influential husbands, most notably Mark Antony. She was influential and powerful in her own way, and would go on to play an important role in the Perusine War against Octavian. Guest: Dr Rhiannon Evans (Associate Professor in Classics and Ancient History at La Trobe University).

    Episode CXCV - Q and A VIII

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2022 41:42


    For the eighth time, listeners provide questions and Rhiannon and Matt answer! In this episode: - Was Antony rehabilitated? - Did Classical Latin have regional dialects? - How did Romans celebrate their birthday? - Who was the first true Roman emperor? - How much of the Roman Empire remains in the modern world? - What were some of the Roman's most notable superstitions? - Did a Roman soldier get time off? - When did it become customary for Romans to learn Greek? - Did Rome have a foodie culture? Guest: Dr Rhiannon Evans (Associate Professor in Classics and Ancient History at La Trobe University).

    Episode CXCIV - Sea Monsters in Roman Mythology

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2022 31:49


    Rome has always been a sea-faring power, relying on the Mediterranean for food and trade. But what lies beneath the waves can chill the hearts of mortal men, and tales of aquatic horrors were common in antiquity. Guest: Dr Gillian Shepherd (Director, Trendall Centre, La Trobe University)

    Episode CXCIII - The Humiliation of Caesar (Valerian III)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2022 23:07


    With enemies to confront in every direction, Valerian heads back to the east where Shapur and the Parthians are once again threatening the borders of the Roman empire. While Valerian anticipates a victory, what is to come is the greatest defeat of a Roman emperor. Episode III of 'Valerian'. Guest: Associate Professor Caillan Davenport (Head of the Centre for Classical Studies at the Australian National University).

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