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    History

    The Partial Historians

    Join Dr Rad and Dr G as we discuss, spar, and laugh our way through different aspects of the ancient Roman world! Our main series ‘From the Foundation of the City’ follows Roman history year by year from the traditional foundation date of 753 BCE. We also interview academics and specialists from around the globe for their insights into history and the representation of Rome and the ancient Mediterranean in popular culture. Dr Fiona Radford is an expert on Rome on film and wrote her thesis on Kubrick’s Spartacus. Dr Radford is exponent of not only Ancient History, but also Reception Studies. Dr Peta Greenfield is an expert on the Vestal Virgins. Dr Greenfield’s research interests include: religion and politics in Rome, the late republic and Augustan period, and the role of women.


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    Episode 51 – Latin Machinations Jul 06, 2015
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    Well, dear listeners, Publicola has died and Rome has mourned … but wait, is that the Latins seeking an opportunity to kick Rome while she’s down? Quite, quite possibly. In this episode Doctors R and G explore the increasing tension between Rome and her Latin neighbours.

    Hear all the details in our latest episode, click to listen or download!

    Episode 51: Latin Machinations

    The featured map in all its glory:

    With gracious thanks to: http://etc.usf.edu/
    With gracious thanks to: http://etc.usf.edu/

    Episode 50 – Publius Valerius Publicola Jun 15, 2015
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    Your fearless Doctors take a moment to celebrate reaching lofty heights – our fiftieth episode! In this special episode, the Doctors embark upon a retrospective of one of the outstanding figures in the establishment of the Roman Republic: Publius Valerius Publicola.

    Publicola has quite a significant role to play, holding a number of consulships (according to the extant accounts), and he stars in one of Plutarch’s lives. Let the doctors take you through the highs and lows from a biographical perspective.

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    Episode 50: Publius Valerius Publicola

    Plutarch Loeb - Publicola

    An annotated page from Dr Peta’s copy of Plutarch’s Life of Publicola, with gracious thanks to the Loeb Classical Library.


    Episode 49 – Sabine Conflict in Even More Detail! May 25, 2015
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    Hello hello, most excellent and patient listeners! The Doctors return with a brand new, particularly fine, episode delving further into the hostilities between Rome and the Sabine peoples in the early period of the Republic.

    Following the action of c. 504 BCE, this episode covers the consulship of Publius Valerius Publicola (cos IV) and Titus Lucretius (cos II) as they battle for the city of Fidenae, the Sabine attack upon Rome, and the crucial differences between an ovation and a triumph.

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    Episode 49 – Sabine Conflict in Even More Detail!

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    Charles Christian Nahl 1871 The Rape of the Sabines: The Invasion

    Not historically aligned with the content of this episode, this painting refers to the violent beginnings of the Rome. The lack of matching artwork is a hint at the duration of Roman-Sabine conflict.


    Episode 48 – Sabine Conflict! May 04, 2015
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    The journey through Rome’s early history is potted with conflict, and you’ll no doubt be little surprised to hear, dear listener, that the Romans continue to jostle with the Sabines for control in wider Italy (and even closer to the City).

    Allow the Doctors to take you a winding scrawl of battles, conflicts, and rising personalities, focusing on the years c. 506-5 BCE. We discuss the challenges with the historical narratives of Livy and Dionysius of Halicarnassus, the possibility that Rome may have been taken by Porsenna, and the lingering spectre of the Tarquinii.

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    Episode 48 – Sabine Conflict!

    The_Intervention_of_the_Sabine_Women

    Jacques-Louis David 1799. L’intervention des Sabines

    Since this painting refers to the first conflict recorded between the Sabines and the Romans, it is not strictly aligned with the chronology of the episode, but there are definitely Sabines and Romans at war, which nicely sums up what is happening in this period!


    Episode 47 – Porsenna, Scaevola, and Cloelia Apr 13, 2015
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    As the times fly by, the Romans continue to contend with Lars Porsenna and the consequences of the Tarquinii on the development of the political character of the City.

    In this episode, follow the unfurling of narratives from Livy and Dionysius of Halicarnassus that seem a little too odd to be believed, with dashes of exciting tales of derring-do from the likes of Scaevola and Cloelia.

    That’s right, dear listeners, Doctors G and Radness are back with a brand new episode!

    Follow this link and right click to download Episode 47!

    Episode 47 – Porsenna, Scaevola, and Cloelia

    Clélie_passant_le_Tibre_(Rubens)

    Peter Paul Rubens, c. 1630-40. Clélie passant le Tibre (Cloelia passing the Tiber)


    Episode 46 – Rome and Porsenna Mar 15, 2015
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    The Doctors head into the dangerous territory of the sixth century BCE. Junius Brutus, a key figure in the expulsion of the King Tarquinius Superbus, has been slain in battle.

    But the Tarquinii are down, not out. In this episode, witness the rise of Lars Porsenna and the noble deeds of Horatius Cocles!

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    Episode 46 – Rome and Porsenna

    Horatius Cocles, Lars Porsenna, Tarquinii

    Charles Le Brun 1642/3 Horatius Cocles Defending the Bridge. Image courtesy of Wikimedia Commons


    Episode 45 – The Last Gasp of the Regal Period Feb 22, 2015
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    From the founding of the City (that would be Rome) to the downfall of the kings, Doctors R and G have reached a milestone in the history.

    In this episode, discover how Tarquinius Superbus attempts to hold on to power despite being exiled from Rome, how Brutus meets his end, as well as a heady discussion on topic of ‘well, what have we really learnt anyway so far?’

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    Episode 45 – The Last Gasp of the Regal Period

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    Jacques-Louis David 1789 Les Licteurs rapportant à Brutus les corps de ses fils (The Lictors Bring to Brutus the Bodies of His Sons)


    Episode 44 – Lucius Tarquinius Superbus – The Decline Feb 09, 2015
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    As the tide of popularity turns against Lucius Tarquinius Superbus, what will he do? And how will the Romans respond?

    Drs R and G return with a consideration of the last king of Rome. Follow the action here as the decline of Superbus sets in.

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    Episode 44 – Lucius Tarquinius Superbus – The Decline

    Lucretia

    Sandro Botticelli 1500-1 The Tragedy of Lucretia


    Episode 43 – Lucius Tarquinius Superbus – The Lucretia Chronicle Jan 23, 2015
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    Can a king really be brought low by the actions of his relatives? The story of Lucretia offers some clues.

    The Doctors return with a brand new episode in ‘The History of Rome from the Founding of the City’. Join us for the second part of the life and times of the final king of Rome, Lucius Tarquinius Superbus.

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    Episode 43 – Lucius Tarquinius Superbus – The Lucretia Chronicle

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    Peter Paul Rubens (date unknown) Tarquin and Lucretia. Image courtesy of Wikimedia Commons


    Episode 42 – Lucius Tarquinius Superbus – The Early Years Jan 09, 2015
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    The reign of Roman kings is nearly over, but what a way to go out! In this episode, the Doctors explore the early years of Superbus’ rule, and you’ll never guess which peoples he decides to wage war against!

    As is fitting for the last king of Rome, we are taking our time to ensure we cover all the particulars since there are plenty of reasons why the Romans decided they were not so interested in kings anymore. Join us on a regal adventure!

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    Episode 42 – Lucius Tarquinius Superbus – The Early Years

    Tarquinius Superbus - Lawrence_Alma-Tadema_11

    Artwork: LawrenceAlma Tadema 1867 Tarquinius Superbus. Image courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.


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