Special Episodes Archives - The Partial Historians - Ancient Roman History with smart ladies

We sit down with the creator of 'Life in the Past Lane', Dr Jess Venner, to discuss her new book, The Lost Voices of Pompeii. The post Special Episode – The Lost Voices of Pompeii with Dr Jess Venner appeared first on The Partial Historians - Ancient Roman History with smart ladies .

We're thrilled to talk with Assistant Professor Jeremy Swist about his new monograph "Julian Augustus: Platonism, Myth, and the Refounding of Rome." We consider Julian's short rule and the impact he had that led to later sources describing him as the Julian the Apostate. The post The Emperor Julian with Jeremy Swist appeared first on The Partial Historians - Ancient Roman History with smart ladies...

We interview Dr Simon Elliott about his bestselling biographer of the African emperor of Rome. Septimius Severus. The post Special Episode – Septimius Severus with Dr Simon Elliott appeared first on The Partial Historians - Ancient Roman History with smart ladies .

In this episode, we discuss aspects of archaic Roman religion, such as the role of nature, early gods, and priesthoods. The post Special Episode – Archaic Roman Religion appeared first on The Partial Historians - Ancient Roman History with smart ladies .

We interview Dr McCall about the way that the Roman military and ancient warfare has been depicted in Hollywood movies. The post Special Episode – Swords and Cinema with Dr Jeremiah McCall appeared first on The Partial Historians - Ancient Roman History with smart ladies .

The life and times of Titus, the second Flavian emperor is an insight into how military conquest and connections can lead to imperial rule... The post Special Episode – The Emperor Titus with Marc Hyden appeared first on The Partial Historians - Ancient Roman History with smart ladies .

We interview Marc Hyden about his biography of Rome's second founder, Marcus Furius Camillus. The post Special Episode – Camillus with Marc Hyden appeared first on The Partial Historians - Ancient Roman History with smart ladies .

Dr Fulminante shares insights from her recent monograph: The Rise of Early Rome - Transportation Networks and Domination in Central Italy, 1050-500 BCE.  The post Special Episode – Central Italy and the Emergence of Rome with Dr Francesca Fulminante appeared first on The Partial Historians - Ancient Roman History with smart ladies .

We are joined by the prolific Dr Jane Draycott to discuss her latest biography, Fulvia: The Woman Who Broke All the Rules in Ancient Rome. The post Special Episode – Fulvia with Dr Jane Draycott appeared first on The Partial Historians - Ancient Roman History with smart ladies .

We consider Gladiator II through the eyes of subject expert Alexandra Sills. Tune in for details about gladiators in ancient Rome and the tropes you can expect from cinematic gladiators. How does Lucius stack up? The post Special Episode – Gladiator II with Alexandra Sills appeared first on The Partial Historians - Ancient Roman History with smart ladies .

We interview an expert on historical films, Professor Martin Winkler, on Gladiator II. Is this sequel worthy of the original? The post Special Episode – Gladiator II with Professor Martin M. Winkler appeared first on The Partial Historians - Ancient Roman History with smart ladies .

Owen Rees takes us through some of the amazing tales from his book 'The Far Edges of the Known World: A New History of the Ancient Past'. The post Special Episode – The Far Edges of the Known World with Owen Rees appeared first on The Partial Historians - Ancient Roman History with smart ladies .

Dr Lindsay Steenberg joins us to discuss the conventions of gladiator movies with a particular focus on Gladiator II (2024). The post Special Episode – Gladiator II with Dr Lindsay Steenberg appeared first on The Partial Historians - Ancient Roman History with smart ladies .

We interview Jenny Williamson, the fabulous co-host of Ancient History Fangirl, about her new historical romantasy, Enemy of my Dreams. The post Special Episode – Enemy of My Dreams with Jenny Williamson appeared first on The Partial Historians - Ancient Roman History with smart ladies .

What if stories have a life of their own? What happens when we think of narratives as external agents? And why is Homer good to think with? The post Special Episode – Storylife with Professor Joel P. Christensen appeared first on The Partial Historians - Ancient Roman History with smart ladies .

We interview Dr Emma Southon, co-author of the new children's book, Totally Chaotic History: Roman Britain Gets Rowdy! The post Special Episode – Totally Chaotic History with Dr Emma Southon appeared first on The Partial Historians - Ancient Roman History with smart ladies .

We compare stories from Greece and Rome about affairs between gods and mortals with fellow podcaster, Liv Albert. The post Special Episode – Gods and Mortals with Liv Albert appeared first on The Partial Historians - Ancient Roman History with smart ladies .

Our book is here! We sit down with our publisher to talk about the process of bringing 'Your Cheeky Guide to the Roman Empire' to life. The post Your Cheeky Guide to the Roman Empire with Ulysses Press appeared first on The Partial Historians - Ancient Roman History with smart ladies .

A preview from the new book Your Cheeky Guide to the Roman Empire which tells the story of the siege of Masada. The post The Final Cheeky Preview – Last Man Standing: Masada appeared first on The Partial Historians - Ancient Roman History with smart ladies .

We review the way that Ancient Rome and life in the provinces were portrayed in Monty Python's Life of Brian (1979). The post Special Episode – Monty Python’s Life of Brian (1979) appeared first on The Partial Historians - Ancient Roman History with smart ladies .

We discuss the terrible men who ruled the Roman Empire as we interview the author LJ Trafford about her latest history, Ancient Rome's Worst Emperors. The post Special Episode – Ancient Rome’s Worst Emperors with LJ Trafford appeared first on The Partial Historians - Ancient Roman History with smart ladies .

Let's take a tour of some of Rome's most early structures, including the Tullianum, the Cloaca Maxima, the Circus Maximus, and Ostia! The post Special Episode – Exploring Place in Regal Rome with Neil, The Ancient Blogger – Part 2 appeared first on The Partial Historians - Ancient Roman History with smart ladies .

We interview Professor Stephanie McCarter, the author of a ground-breaking new translation of Ovid's Metamorphoses. The post Special Episode – Ovid’s Metamorphoses with Professor Stephanie McCarter appeared first on The Partial Historians - Ancient Roman History with smart ladies .

The topography of regal Rome was very different to today. We sit down with Neil, the Ancient Blogger, to explore the details. The post Special Episode – Exploring Place in Regal Rome with Neil, The Ancient Blogger – Part 1 appeared first on The Partial Historians - Ancient Roman History with smart ladies .

In this episode, we talked about the style and function of Augustus' mausoleum and how it was repurposed over time with Dr Victoria Austen. This unique monument has as much to tell us about later periods as it does about Augustus himself. The post Special Episode – Augustus’ Mausoleum with Dr Victoria Austen appeared first on The Partial Historians - Ancient Roman History with smart la...