Jul 15, 2016
Agrippa rolls up his sleeves and gets shit done (literally) and we talk about the woman who ruled a country, wrote a book about make-up, and could talk 27 languages – including the language of love – Cleopatra. [powerpress] HOW TO LISTEN If you’re...
Jul 8, 2016
Octavian fights in Illyricum (Croatia) where he reportedly is a brave and daring leader of men (cough cough bullshit). When he gets back to Rome, he and Agrippa start MAKING ROME GREAT AGAIN. They don’t build a wall – but they do build a few aqueducts and...
Jul 1, 2016
Meanwhile back at Rome, Octavian decides he will now be known as Imperator Caesar. He crucifies 6000 slaves, creates Rome’s first public police and fire brigade and is made Tribune For Life. Not bad for someone who is still under 30. Then he decides to rescue...
Jun 17, 2016
Let’s talk some more about Antony’s Parthian campaign. If you're seeing this message, it means you aren't logged in as a subscriber. If want to listen to the premium episodes of the series - hundreds of episodes on the lives of Julius, Augustus, Tiberius, Claudius,...
Jun 10, 2016
Let’s talk about Antony’s Parthian campaign. If you're seeing this message, it means you aren't logged in as a subscriber. If want to listen to the premium episodes of the series - hundreds of episodes on the lives of Julius, Augustus, Tiberius, Claudius, Caligula,...
Jun 3, 2016
In this episode we say goodbye to two members of the triumvirate – Sextus Pompeius and Lepidus. If you're seeing this message, it means you aren't logged in as a subscriber. If want to listen to the premium episodes of the series - hundreds of episodes on the...
May 29, 2016
Thanks to everyone who nominated us for a Podcast Award! We made the official “Society & Culture” nomination list! Now we need you to go and vote for us. You can vote for us once a day. Vote early, vote often! If we win, there will be a very special...
May 20, 2016
Our guest today is Lindsay Powell, history detective, and the guy who wrote the book about everyone’s favourite right-hand man, Agrippa!
May 6, 2016
How much does Agrippa know about naval battles? NADA! But what he does know about is GETTING SHIT DONE RIGHT. And so that’s what he does on today’s episode. Meanwhile, Ray get’s his sweet, sweet revenge. If you're seeing this message, it means you...
Apr 22, 2016
Sextus defeats Octavian’s fleet with the help of Neptune, god of the sea. Octavian invites Antony to come to Brundisium but then stands him up because he’s too busy banging the new bride. But they meet again six months later and hug it out. Agrippa gets...
Apr 15, 2016
There is peace in Italy. So why is Octavian building so many ships? And why did he have to have his first shave ever to impress Livia – his new squeeze? Maybe Octavian has a plan? If you're seeing this message, it means you aren't logged in as a subscriber. If...
Apr 8, 2016
We finally get to spend some time talking about Octavian’s right-hand man, Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa. Antony and Octavia (his new wife) both went east to spend the winter of 39 – 38 BCE in Athens, where they are worshipped as gods. If you're seeing this...
Mar 27, 2016
Back when we were in Vegas in January, we recorded an interview with author Steve Saylor about his latest Gordianus book “THE WRATH OF THE FURIES”. Unfortunately, we had some technical issues during the recording. We’ve done our best to salvage it...
Mar 11, 2016
This episode is all about Sextus Pompey, aka Sexy P, how he held Italy to ransom and his eventual negotiations with the triumvirs. If you're seeing this message, it means you aren't logged in as a subscriber. If want to listen to the premium episodes of the series -...
Mar 4, 2016
The one where Octavian and Antony sit down to hash out their differences, forget to invite Lepidus and Salvidienus Rufus fucks up big time. If you're seeing this message, it means you aren't logged in as a subscriber. If want to listen to the premium episodes of the...
Feb 26, 2016
Well the tensions between Octavian and Mark Antony are heating up again in this episode. Only one thing stands between them – FOOFIKINS! Today’s episode is again brought to you by HILLSDALE COLLEGE and their free online course on WINSTON CHURCHILL. Get on...
Feb 19, 2016
Octavian pursues Lucius Antonius and traps him in the city of Perusia (modern Perugia) for several months. Lucius eventually surrenders, some people are forgiven, others are executed, and the entire city is burned to the ground. If you're seeing this message, it means...
Feb 12, 2016
After the battle of Philippi, Antony went east to squeeze money out of various kings and just to squeeze Cleopatra, while poor Octavian got the shittiest job in Rome – taking land away from Italian citizens and giving it to retiring soldiers. This made him no...
Feb 4, 2016
Here it is – and it’s a big one (that’s what she said). Four men enter – two men leave. The showdown to determine the fate of Rome. It’s the final battle in the Wars of the Second Triumvirate between the forces of Mark Antony and Octavian...
Jan 29, 2016
The Triumvirs go on the offensive and prepare to engage Brutus and Cassius, and their massive army, in Macedonia. The triumvirs and the assassins control the two biggest armies Rome has ever produced, way bigger than any army that either Caesar or Pompey ever had...
