Prepare yourself, dear listener, for a drought or two! After spending several episodes on individual years, we are speeding ahead in our latest episode. We are covering not one, not two, but THREE years in a single instalment. Join us as we tackle 430, 429 and 428 BCE.

Financial Affairs

The Romans enjoy a remarkably peaceful year in 430 BCE. This means that they can turn their attention to financial matters. At least the new law that is introduced seems to benefit the people.

A Year About Nothing

The citizens must be confused as the peace continued into 429 BCE. No war? No internal conflict? Are we trapped in an episode of Seinfeld?

The Return of Cossus

The ridiculously handsome Aulus Cornelius Cossus returns for a consulship in 428 BCE. Thank goodness! We need some eye candy around here. The drama returns to Rome with raiders from Veii and Fidenae. However, the Romans cannot stay mad for long. A severe drought devastates the people. We’ve hit a dry period in this very dry period.

All the Romans could think about was how to improve their relationship with the gods. Will their luck turn around?

Looking to catch up on why Cossus is so famed? We’ve got your back:

• Episode 129 – Lars Tolumnius and the Fate of Fidenae
• Episode 130 – The Cossus Controversy

Things to Look Out For

• Confusion over consuls (Who really was in charge in 428 BCE, Livy?)
• Colony building
• Irritating skin diseases
• Aediles taking care of business
• A special commission
• Confusion over bovine equations
• Book promotions. Gotcha! You can buy our book HERE!

Catch all out shownotes + full transcript over on our website: https://partialhistorians.com/2023/02/16/episode-134-a-dry-period/

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