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When in Rome

Matt Smith
Roman Empire
Temple Of Bel
Pompeii
Roman Architecture
House Of the Baker
Saepta Julia
Palmyra
Santa Costanza
Utica
ISIL
Syria
History
Social Hierarchy
Elite Status
Frescoes
St. Agnes
Christianity
Voting System
Punic Wars
Carthage

A regular podcast series about place and space in the ancient Roman Empire. “I found Rome built of sun-dried bricks; I leave her clothed in marble.” - Augustus.

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Latest Episodes

Pompeii has been excavated for hundreds of years, and in that time techniques, practices and philosophies have changed. We’re now finding out a lot more about the city and the people who lived there, and there’s still more to find out. The When in Ro... more

The House of Julius Polybius is one of the best preserved residences in the town of Pompeii. Not only do we know about the family that lived there, a number of household goods have been excavated, giving insight to the life and workings of a Roman ho... more

Rome had an extensive road network, stretching from one end of the empire to the other. It aided travel, communications, movements of army and trade, and to this day has helped funnel a steady stream of visitors back to the mighty city. Guest: Profes... more

The Saepta Julia began with a noble intention - a defined place for citizens to meet, debate and vote. It was built at the instruction of Julius Caesar, at a time when the ideals of voting were still being upheld. Guest: Assoc. Professor Rhiannon Eva... more

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Recent Guests

Dr. Lily Withycombe
Curator at the National Museum of Australia with expertise in Roman archaeology
National Museum of Australia
Episode: The House of Julius Polybius
Catherine Fletcher
Professor of History at Manchester Metropolitan University and author of 'The Roads to Rome'
Manchester Metropolitan University
Episode: The Roads to Rome
Rhiannon Evans
Associate Professor in Classics and Ancient History
La Trobe University
Episode: Saepta Julia
Dr. Christopher Gribbin
Adjunct lecturer in Classics and Ancient History
La Trobe University
Episode: The Mausoleum of Santa Costanza
Steven Tuck
Professor of History and Classics
Miami University in Ohio, USA
Episode: The House of the Baker
Andrew Dufton
Assistant professor of archaeology at Dickinson College
Dickinson College
Episode: Utica

Host

Matt Smith
Host of the series, with expertise in Roman history and a talent for engaging storytelling.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 629 ratings
  • Great Podcast!

    Love all of Matt’s Roman Podcasts. Keep up the good work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kbarch53
    United Statesa year ago
  • Where are the rest???!!

    I’m desperate to listen to these podcasts. They’ve been going since 2015 yet I can find nowhere on the web where you can access them in chronological order.

    I’ve loved following Matt’s podcast series (The Emperors of Rome” b from start to finish and would love to go through this one. I’m just giving one star out of frustration!

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Bilham69
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Excellent Podcast!

    Great podcast! It’s a nice way to escape from everyday life. Very much enjoy the history and descriptions.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Pooties
    United States2 years ago
  • Where are the missing episodes?

    Only the last few episodes are currently available. Some of the earliest episodes are among the best. Why did they disappear? I still have them on an old iPad but cannot get them transferred to my current iPad.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ilcuore
    United States2 years ago
  • Excellent!

    Same guy that does another Roman themed podcast, Emperors, and it’s amazing.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jonesy8888
    United States2 years ago

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#248
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#199
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Utica
Q: How has the excavation history of Utica affected our understanding of it?
Utica has been poorly preserved due to robbing and reoccupation, leading to a lack of comprehensive understanding compared to other sites.
Utica
Q: What role did Utica take during the Punic Wars?
Initially aligned with Carthage, it later became a base for Roman operations in the third Punic War.
Utica
Q: How important was Utica to the trade network at the time?
Utica was a crucial port for early Phoenician trade but became overshadowed by Carthage as it grew in power.
The Temple of Bel
Q: What happened to the Temple of Bel post-destruction?
It faced extensive damage from explosives, rendering reconstruction highly challenging.
The Temple of Bel
Q: What do we think the Temple of Bel signifies in relation to the community?
It served as a central religious site that integrated various cultural deities significant to the residents.

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When in Rome launched 10 years ago and published 12 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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2. Catherine Fletcher
3. Rhiannon Evans
4. Dr. Christopher Gribbin
5. Steven Tuck
6. Andrew Dufton

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