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The History of Rome
By Mike Duncan
A weekly podcast tracing the history of the Roman Empire, beginning with Aeneas's arrival in Italy and ending with the exile of Romulus Augustulus, last Emperor of the Western Roman Empire. Now comple... more
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- Number 1: 001- In the Beginning
Welcome to The History of Rome, a weekly series tracing the rise and fall of the Roman Empire. Today we will hear the mythical origin story of Rome and compare it with modern historical and archaeological evidence. How much truth is wrapped up in the legend? We end this week with the death of Remus and the founding of Rome.
12min
- Number 2: 002- Youthful Indiscretions
Last time we discussed the events that lead to the birth of Rome, covering the arrival of Aeneas in Italy and the story of the twins Romulus and Remus. Today we will cover the remainder of Romulus's life, his questionable morality and ultimate disappearance from the world of men.
12min - Number 3: 003a- The Seven Kings of Rome
This week we cover the first three of Romulus's successors to the throne: Numa Pompulius, Tullus Hostilius and Ancus Marcius, who they were and what affect they had on the evolution Roman law and culture.
17min - Number 4: 003b- The Seven Kings of Rome
The last days of the Roman Kingdom were ruled over by the three members of the so-called Tarquin Dynasty: Tarquinius Priscus, Servius Tullius and Tarquinius Superbus. The last proved to be such a tyrant that he was overthrown and monarchy was forever outlawed by the Romans.
19min - Number 5: 005- Trials and Tribunlations
The infant Roman Republic faced many challenges as it grew into adolescence, both internally and externally. Most significantly class divisions led to a confrontation between patricians and plebs that resulted in the creation of the office of Tribune.
16min
The History of Rome episodes:
February 25, 2010012- The First Samnite War February 25, 2010011- The Morning After February 25, 2010010: Barbarians at the Gates February 25, 2010009- A Trojan War February 25, 2010008- Decades of Gloom February 25, 2010007- The Roman Washington February 25, 2010006- The Twelve Tables February 25, 2010005- Trials and Tribunlations February 25, 2010004- The Public Thing February 25, 2010003b- The Seven Kings of Rome
FAQs about The History of Rome:
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