Ancient Rome Refocused

Episode 37 (S6)INDIANA JONES AND THE BULL OF PERSEPOLIS Rob Cain writes a love letter to a museum. The Institute for the Study of Ancient Cultures once known as the Oriental Museum is at the University of Chicago on the city's southside. If you visit you must take a uber to visit this unique museum that frankly looks like a set for the next Indiana Jones Movie. Don't waste time visiting the M@M store on Michigan Avenue. Take a real adventure and visit the past.

Episode 36 (S6)EDITORIAL Forget Cleopatra. Where's my Queen Zenobia and Queen Amanirenas? Rob Cain goes on a rant about the entertainment industry's continued fascination with Cleopatra VII. Typing out an article on his laptop while listening to Seraj Nebal, he puts forth his frustration while waiting for other movies to be made about other powerful women.Tell the story about Queen Zenobia!Tell the story about Queen Amanirenas! Forget Wakanda, and let's celebrate the people of the Kush.

Episode 35, S5) Gladiatorial Games at Starbucks 32:00 - 1:17 Introduction1:17- 10:03 Matthew Leigh Embleton and the History of Latin, Pt. II10:10 - 11:59Rob Introduces an audio segment from the 1970s TV production THE PALLISERS. This is basically a dramatic scene within a courtroom that illustrates how Latin could be used for communication.12:02 - 18:10An Irishman on trial and saved by the use of Latin.18:12 - 20:35Rob discusses a European thought experiment to make Latin the language of the European Union.20:36 - 28:23A true story of a gladiatorial game in front of Starbucks.End.

Episode 34 (S6) DINNER WITH STROUD A conversation with the historian Michael G. Stroud.Synopsis: Michael G. Stroud and Rob Cain discuss subjects as the nature of history and its study, the importance of context, and the history of Tudor and Roman Naval Sea Power.https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelgstroud/

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Episode 33 (S6)The 12 Labors of AntonyAn original story by Rob Cain and performed by Jordan Harbour of Twilight Histories. Imagine Marc Antony going to a public relations firm for advice on how to win over the people of Rome in his war against Octavian. This story is about theAequitas Publicae Negotium, a public relations corporation that provides him a communications plan to achieve his objectives. The story is written in the 'What-if?' genre that gives insight on how history could have been different with just a little bit of adjustment. Would have Antony taken the advice? He seemed to be more passion than strategy.

Bonus for Episode 32 (S6)Check out more of Matthew's music at:Matthew Leigh Embleton (http://www.matthewleighembleton.co.uk/)

BONUS, Episode 32, S6Check out more of Matthew's music at:Matthew Leigh Embleton (http://www.matthewleighembleton.co.uk/)

Episode 32 (S6)13 Strings on a Renaissance LuteAn interview with Matthew Leigh Embleton, composer, musician and writer out of Kent, England. Rob Cain and Matthew discuss Ancient Latin, the Vikings and assorted historical observations. Matthew discusses his favorite 'epochs'. Check out Matthew's website at:www.matthewleighembleton.co.ukMatthew Leigh Embleton (http://www.matthewleighembleton.co.uk/)Available Bonus Material includes:Snakestyle-K MinorSpanish Voyage (Ambience of Rennaissance Spain)

Episode 31 (S6) Down and Out in Ancient Rome features the dramatic narrative DOWN AND OUT IN ANCIENT Rome. This story takes you into the backstreets of ancient Rome. Tristan is the writer and producer for The Story Engine Podcast and Twilight Histories. Intro: 0-2:48Rob talks about the hit TV show LOKI: 2:54 - 10:45Matthew Leigh Embleton gives a lecture on Runes and the early Roman Alphabet: 10:46 - 14:00DOWN AND OUT IN ANCIENT ROME by Tristan Verboven: 14:40 - 33;10Ending: 33:11 - 33:39