
“Great empires are not maintained by timidity.” - Tacitus. A podcast series looking at the rulers of the ancient Roman empire, by Dr Rhiannon Evans and Matt Smith.
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 270 | Founded | 12 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | History | |||

In 305 CE, a carefully staged transition took place: the emperors Diocletian and Maximian retired, handing power to a new generation of rulers. Exactly how it happened is still debated, but the act itself was unprecedented in the long history of the ... more
In the early fourth century the emperors of the Tetrarchy initiated what later Christians would call the “Great Persecution.” Under Diocletian and his colleagues, churches were demolished, sacred texts seized, and believers forced to choose between s... more
With the tetrarch system still taking shape, Diocletian and his Caesar Galerius come under growing pressure in the East, facing rebellion from Egypt and invasion from the Persian King Naresh. A series of hard campaigns, careful political choices and ... more
Constantius was elevated to Caesar with one primary mission - retake Britannia for the Roman empire. In the later half of the fourth century the province and parts of western Gaul had retained a stubborn sort of independence, flying in the face of a ... more
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Everything about this podcast is great. It’s for people who want a history podcast that digs deeper than most.
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I’ve listened to this podcast for several years now and it’s been very informative. I know this source is 2000 years after the events but I wonder if you’ve come across the recently published book by Joan Smith ‘Unfortunately She Was A Nymphomaniac’ which is a history of the Julio-Claudian imperial family women from a more sympathetic and less salacious point of view than say Tacitus or Robert Graves.
Such a great podcast! Super interesting and easy to follow along 😄 I am absolutely binging this one!
The actual history part of this podcast is great. I only gave four starts instead of five because of the woketard land acknowledgments at the end of every episode and the one super-cringe episode on the Cataline Conspiracy where they try to draw a comparison to American politics. That episode was trash, and the numerous basic factual errors on American politics and political events should embarrass everyone involved.
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Focused on the rulers of the ancient Roman empire, the content features detailed explorations of significant historical figures alongside thematic discussions that highlight their influence on Roman society and culture. Episodes cover diverse topics including military strategies, political alliances, gender roles, and the societal implications of actions taken by emperors and notable figures. The hosts provide a blend of scholarly insight and engaging storytelling, making complex historical events accessible and interesting to a broad audience. Notably, the conversational style of the hosts encourages a relatable and inviting atmosphere for both history enthusiasts and casual listeners alike.
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Recent guests on Emperors of Rome include:
1. Caillan Davenport
2. Zachary Herz
3. Mary Beard
4. Rhiannon Evans
5. Nick Bisley
6. Dr. Emma Southon
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