A preview from the new book Your Cheeky Guide to the Roman Empire which tells the story of the siege of Masada.

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The siege with Veii drags on and the gods seem dissatisfied with Rome. Will introducing a new ritual help? Let's try our first lectisternium!

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A preview from our upcoming book, Your Cheeky Guide to the Roman Empire, on the rebellious Queen Zenobia of Palmyra.

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The fifth century BCE saw the idea of the Roman republic flourish and falter only to flourish again. We review the major developments in Rome across the century taking a bird's eye look at the big issues now that we've completed our deep dive!

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We review the way that Ancient Rome and life in the provinces were portrayed in Monty Python's Life of Brian (1979).

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Join the Partial Historians for a handy summary of what the ancient sources have recorded about events in Rome in the 400s BCE.

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Get a cheeky preview of 'Your Cheeky Guide to the Roman Empire' with our bonus chapter on the rebellious gladiator, Spartacus.

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We jump into the year 400 BCE. This is the year we've been waiting for. Drum roll, it's time for a plebeian break-through into power!

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We discuss the terrible men who ruled the Roman Empire as we interview the author LJ Trafford about her latest history, Ancient Rome's Worst Emperors.

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Rome is beset with difficulties, including wars, trials, and scandals. But by the end of the year, the plebeians will score an impressive victory in the Struggle of the Orders.

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