Death of the Roman Republic

DOTRR’s review of HBO’s Rome’s third episode, “An Owl in a Thornbush.”  Friends and I summarize the episode, speculate about the show, and take a quiz on historical accuracy! “An Owl in a Thornbush” - Season 1, Episode 3. Death of the Roman Republic ep that corresponds to this episode: https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-kejni-e6cc2b The Great Wilds: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcqrajk4r_m_QDGniLhX...

DOTRR’s review of HBO’s Rome’s second episode, “How Titus Pullo Brought Down the Republic.”  Friends and I summarize the episode, speculate about the show, and take a quiz on historical accuracy! “How Titus Pullo Brought Down the Republic” - Season 1, Episode 2. Death of the Roman Republic ep that corresponds to this episode: https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-td4yk-e6cb18 The Great Wilds: https://www....

DOTRR’s first episode reviewing HBO’s Rome's first episode, “The Stolen Eagle”! Friends and I summarize the episode, speculate about the show, and take a quiz on historical accuracy in a fun episode that is entirely too long. “The Stolen Eagle” - Season 1, Episode 1. Death of the Roman Republic ep that corresponds to this episode: https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-rwtxh-e67fbf The Great Wilds: https:/...

Death of the Roman Republic is reviewing the 2005 HBO Original Series, Rome! My friends, BP, Cole, and Jacob, are joining me to review the series, all of whom will bring a unique insight. This is a little preview of what the new series/season will be, still on this DOTRR feed! Thumbnail made with Bannersnack.

Concluding our examination of Queen Cleopatra of Egypt, her reign was very much affected by the Roman Republic’s politics, and her sense of security was rocked after the assassination of Julius Caesar.  Cleopatra would ally herself to Mark Antony, for the rest of her life. The US National Suicide Prevention Hotline is 1-800-273-8255 if you feel like you need support.  Thumbnail made with Bannersna...

While Cleopatra of Egypt was not a Roman woman, her life is intertwined in the death of the Roman Republic.  This post-series episode examines the early life and reign of Cleopatra, and gives an overview of the Ptolemaic Dynasty she comes from. Thumbnail made with Bannersnack. Death of the Roman Republic (DOTRR) is an educational podcast, and any clips from other media is used to transform and ele...

Concluding our examination on the life of Livia, we examine the final years of her life, the drama she was involved in, and events she witnessed in her son’s reign as Rome’s second emperor.   I got a lot of help in sampling from Twitter friends Mia and Liv! You can follow Mia @obscenerity , and Liv @catboycatilina ! Thumbnail made with Bannersnack. Death of the Roman Republic (DOTRR) is an educati...

Part two in an examination of Livia's life.  As the empress consort, she was near the center of a lot of drama in the Julio-Claudian dynasty.  Livia is the fourth woman examined in a short series of notable women from this period.   I got a lot of help in sampling from Twitter friends Mia and Liv! You can follow Mia @obscenerity , and Liv @catboycatilina ! Thumbnail made with Bannersnack. Death of...

In part one of this post-series episode, we examine about half of the life of Livia; she was the wife of Augustus, and Rome's de facto first empress.  Livia is the fourth woman examined in a short series of notable women from this period.   Thumbnail made with Bannersnack. Death of the Roman Republic (DOTRR) is an educational podcast, and any clips from other media is used to transform and elevate...

In this post-series episode, we examine the life of Octavia.  She was the wife of Mark Antony, and was a useful pawn for her brother Octavian.  Octavia played a large role in the death of the Roman Republic, and would live to become a member of the imperial family, sister to the first Roman Emperor.  Octavia is the third woman examined in a short series of notable women from this period. Link to t...

In this post-series episode, we examine the life of Fulvia - the wife of Clodius, the wife of Mark Antony, and one-time mother-in-law to Octavian.  In Fulvia’s short life, she broke a lot of norms, and was even involved in a civil war.  Fulvia played a role in the death of the Roman Republic, and is the second woman who will be examined in a short series of other notable women from this period. Th...

In this post-series episode, we examine the life of Servilia - mother of Brutus, lover of Julius Caesar, sister to Cato the Younger.  Servilia's life was connected to so many events in the death of the Roman Republic, and is the first woman who will be examined in a short series of other notable women in the death of the Roman Republic. Thumbnail made with Bannersnack. Death of the Roman Republic...

In this post-series episode, we look at how the name of Rome’s first emperor, Imperator Caesar Divi Filius Augustus, has spread around the world.  Whether you realize it or not, Augustus’s name is embedded in names, places, and organizations around the world. This is also a YouTube video you can view at: https://youtu.be/qH4lAbdbfYU It is on “Death of the Roman Republic Podcast” on YouTube.  You s...

My friend Alec from "Red 5 Radio: A Star Wars Podcast" hopped on the mic with me to ask me your Q and A questions! It's a little awkward, a little silly, and a lot of fun. Check out Alec's awesome show! Listen to Red 5 Radio on Spotify , and follow the show on Twitter .   Thumbnail made with Bannersnack. Death of the Roman Republic (DOTRR) is an educational podcast, and any clips from other media...

In the series finale, we examine the very long reign of Rome’s first emperor, Augustus.  What did he succeed at, and where did he fail?  *NOTE* Death of the Roman Republic’s podcast feed will not be inactive, and I have a series of one-off episodes planned for the rest of 2020 and 2021.  This will include a remaster of this episode at some point; the remastered episode will follow Augustus’ life c...

In the penultimate episode, the Roman Republic dies, with the ascension of Rome’s first emperor.  He played the game viciously, and with no more rivals, the Roman Empire, was his. Our essential question to keep in mind throughout the episode is: How did the Roman Republic die? Suicide is a prevalent theme in this episode, and is mentioned a lot at the end of the episode.  In one instance, a histor...

Antony’s and Octavian’s relationship had drastically changed over the years.  Once enemies, they had become allies.  However, their antagonizations of each other flared up again.  The two would meet at Actium, to settle their differences.  Their meeting, had quite the effect on the Roman Republic, the Roman Empire, and history… Our essential question to keep in mind throughout the episode is: What...

Antony and Octavian had control of the Republic between them; Antony ruled the Eastern Republic, and Octavian the West.  However, each had their own challenges in their territory: Antony was going to invade Parthia, and Octavian had to eliminate the rogue Sextus Pompey; would they succeed, or would they fail? Our essential question to keep in mind throughout the episode is: Who is the most powerfu...

With the death of Julius Caesar, civil war returned; the Second Triumvirate was set to fight the Liberators, Brutus and Cassius.  Whoever won the battle, would have control of the Republic.  Who would win, and what would they do with control of the Republic? Our essential question to keep in mind through the episode is: Who is the most powerful politician in the Republic? Intro/Outro Music: “ Into...

Julius Caesar was assassinated by conspirators like Brutus, Cassius, and Decimus Brutus.  Now, without a supreme leader like Caesar, politicians like the conspirators, and others like Cicero, Mark Antony, Lepidus, and new kids on the block like Sextus Pompey and Octavian, now struggled for power in the Republic.  Would there be peace in the Republic, or more war? Our essential question to keep in...

Julius Caesar won his civil war! Caesar’s civil war proved that there was a lot wrong with the Republic, and there were a lot of issues that needed to be fixed.  Julius Caesar was made a dictator for 10 years, and then life, to fix these issues.  While some chafed under Caesar’s dictatorship, Caesar felt his position was safe, as he restored the Republic with his unlimited power. Our essential que...

In this episode, Julius Caesar’s civil war against Pompey Magnus and the Optimates continues, and a decisive victor is decided.  We also glimpse at life in Ptolemaic Egypt, and introduce Queen Cleopatra.  We see the civil war she’s embroiled in, who she allies with to win her throne, and how that affects the Roman Republic. Our essential question to keep in mind throughout the episode is: What did...

Julius Caesar launched a civil war on Rome against Pompey Magnus and the Optimates.  Caesar’s civil war will take him across the Roman World, as he fights his enemies in Spain, and at Dyrrachium.  Pompey, the Optimates, and their forces will fight back, as the two sides fight for control of the Republic.  Our essential question to keep in mind throughout the episode is: Who will win this civil war...

Julius Caesar wants to come home to Rome after so many years of war in Gaul.  The problem? He can only return home under very specific conditions that will grant him legal immunity.  His enemies also want Caesar home, without legal immunity, so that they can tear him down.  Who will win the legal battle, and how might Pompey Magnus help? And of course, what will happen, if Caesar doesn’t get his w...

The First Triumvirate had accomplished a lot of their goals.  Now, they struggle to hold it together.  Julius Caesar has a great opportunity in Gaul, though is surrounded by danger.  In Rome, Pompey Magnus and Crassus struggle to hold onto power.  The First Triumvirate threatens to break, all of their work for naught…  Our essential question to keep in mind throughout the episode is: What was Rome...