It's time for Domitian to take the stage and show the Roman world just what he's made of! 
 
 
 
His reputation may precede him, but his reign may also be more complicated than first blush. He grew up in the shadow of his pragmatic father. His brother Titus ruled just long enough to gain all the prestige of a promising rule without much of the ambivalence that often comes with a long stint in power... 
 
 
 
Let the doctors take you through the reign and tumultuous drama of the final Flavian emperor. Was he really as bad as the sources would have us believe? And why is there such a negative tradition against him in any case? 
 
 
 
Find out with the Partial Historians: 
 
 
 
Episode 29 - Domitian 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Statue of Emperor Domitian depicted as Augustus, most likely recut from Nero. From the Vatican Museums, Rome. Courtesy of Jackknife Barlow / Wikimedia Commons

It's time for Domitian to take the stage and show the Roman world just what he's made of! His reputation may precede him, but his reign may also be more complicated than first blush. He grew up in the shadow of his pragmatic father. His brother Titus ruled just long enough to gain all the prestige of a promising rule without much of the ambivalence that often comes with a long stint in power... Let the doctors take you through the reign and tumultuous drama of the final Flavian emperor. Was he really as bad as the sources would have us believe? And why is there such a negative tradition against him in any case? Find out with the Partial Historians: Episode 29 - Domitian Statue of Emperor Domitian depicted as Augustus, most likely recut from Nero. From the Vatican Museums, Rome. Courtesy of Jackknife Barlow / Wikimedia Commons

It's time for Domitian to take the stage and show the Roman world just what he's made of! 
 
 
 
His reputation may precede him, but his reign may also be more complicated than first blush. He grew up in the shadow of his pragmatic father. His brother Titus ruled just long enough to gain all the prestige of a promising rule without much of the ambivalence that often comes with a long stint in power... 
 
 
 
Let the doctors take you through the reign and tumultuous drama of the final Flavian emperor. Was he really as bad as the sources would have us believe? And why is there such a negative tradition against him in any case? 
 
 
 
Find out with the Partial Historians: 
 
 
 
Episode 29 - Domitian 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Statue of Emperor Domitian depicted as Augustus, most likely recut from Nero. From the Vatican Museums, Rome. Courtesy of Jackknife Barlow / Wikimedia Commons

Episode 29 – Domitian

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. <hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

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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.

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 <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

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