The sacred geese have attempted to save Rome, but the siege of the Gauls is still not over! What could possibly happen next? We continue our deep dive into the events purported to all take place In 390 BCE.

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The life and times of Titus, the second Flavian emperor is an insight into how military conquest and connections can lead to imperial rule...

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The siege of Rome by the Gauls continues, but there is hope on the horizon! The Roman survivors at Veii and Camillus may come to their rescue - before it's too late.

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In Part 3 of our coverage of the Gallic sack of Rome in 390 BCE, we discuss the slaughter of the patricians and the destruction of the city.

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We interview Marc Hyden about his biography of Rome's second founder, Marcus Furius Camillus.

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The Romans and Gauls meet at the Battle of the Alia in 390 BCE. We explore how the battle ends and what happens in the wake of the clash.

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The Gauls arrive in northern Italy and the people of Clusium call for Roman assistance. But is sending the Fabians the best idea?

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Dr Fulminante shares insights from her recent monograph: The Rise of Early Rome - Transportation Networks and Domination in Central Italy, 1050-500 BCE. 

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In 391 BCE, there are signs that disaster lurks on the horizon for the Romans in the shape of the Gauls/ Celts. Will they act in time to stop the Celtic Wave from smashing into them?

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We discuss the second half of the 1963 epic, Cleopatra, focusing on the developing romance with Mark Antony. This means we also get to talk about the real-life affair that developed between Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton.

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