The History of Rome
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.
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061- What, me Claudius?
Claudius became Emperor after the assassination of Caligula in 41 ...
Claudius became Emperor after the assassination of Caligula in 41 AD. Far from a bumbling fool, Claudius turned out to be capable and dedicated ruler.
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060- No Better Slave, No Worse Master
Caligula was insane. Luckily for the Romans, he wielded absolute ...
Caligula was insane. Luckily for the Romans, he wielded absolute power.
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059- To the Tiber with Tiberius
Tiberius's final years were consumed with treason trials and private ...
Tiberius's final years were consumed with treason trials and private licentiousness. After he died in 37 AD, the infamous Caligula ascended to the throne.
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058- Partner of my Labors
After the death of Tiberius's son Drusus, Praetorian Prefect Lucius ...
After the death of Tiberius's son Drusus, Praetorian Prefect Lucius Sejanus's influence grew exponentially. Sejanus was the defacto ruler of Rome from 26 AD until his fall from power 5 years later.
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057- Germanicus
The early years of Tiberius's reign were defined by his ...
The early years of Tiberius's reign were defined by his growing jealousy of his nephew/adopted son Germanicus. After winning victories on the far side of the Rhine, Germanicus was sent east, where in 19 AD he died under mysterious circumstances.
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056- The King is Dead, Long Live the King
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055- Teutoburg Nightmares
The Julio-Claudian family was rife with conflict, but nothing compared ...
The Julio-Claudian family was rife with conflict, but nothing compared to the battle fought against the Germans in the Teutoburg Forest.
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054- All in the Family
Augustus promoted his steps sons Tiberius and Drusus to high ...
Augustus promoted his steps sons Tiberius and Drusus to high office long before they were technically eligible. He hoped they would share power with him until Gaius and Lucius Caesar came of age, but Drusus died young and Tiberius went into...
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053- Reigning Supreme
After attaining power, Augustus set about reforming the Empire.
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052- Caesar Augustus
The Senate bestowed upon Octavian the title Caesar Augustus during ...
The Senate bestowed upon Octavian the title Caesar Augustus during the constitutional settlement of 27 BC. Four years later Augustus and the Senate altered their power sharing agreement.
