In 392 BCE, the Romans manage to trounce the Aequians in a campaign in no way memorable before they fall extremely ill.

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When Caesar arrives in Egypt, what will it mean for the warring Ptolemies? Cleopatra (Elizabeth Taylor) is about to find out!

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When the Romans decide to offer a golden bowl to Apollo at Delphi, they might not have thought about all the consequences...

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Camillus leads a siege against the city of Falerii and wins glory for Rome, but not in the way that you might expect! Whilst he does well in the field, it is really his incredible integrity that wins the day.

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We are joined by the prolific Dr Jane Draycott to discuss her latest biography, Fulvia: The Woman Who Broke All the Rules in Ancient Rome.

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After Rome's victory over Veii, you'd think they'd be celebrating, but life is just a about to get more complicated for Camillus...

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We consider Gladiator II through the eyes of subject expert Alexandra Sills. Tune in for details about gladiators in ancient Rome and the tropes you can expect from cinematic gladiators. How does Lucius stack up?

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The dictator Camillus has conquered Veii, and the Romans are thrilled. But there are worrying signs that the path ahead will not be smooth for Rome or Camillus...

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We interview an expert on historical films, Professor Martin Winkler, on Gladiator II. Is this sequel worthy of the original?

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We continue our coverage of 396 BCE, the year in which Camillus became dictator of Rome and conquered the Etruscan city of Veii. Score! The conquest of Veii was a huge accomplishment for the Romans. and doubled the size of their territory.

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