Augustus Caesar #18 – The Golden Years

Augustus Caesar #18 – The Golden Years

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...
Augustus Caesar #17 – FOOFIKINS!

Augustus Caesar #17 – FOOFIKINS!

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...
Augustus Caesar #16 – The Battle Of Perusia

Augustus Caesar #16 – The Battle Of Perusia

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...
Augustus Caesar #15 – Carpe Diem

Augustus Caesar #15 – Carpe Diem

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...
Augustus Caesar  #14 – The Battle/s of Philippi

Augustus Caesar #14 – The Battle/s of Philippi

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...
Augustus Caesar #13 – The Build Up To Philippi

Augustus Caesar #13 – The Build Up To Philippi

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...