The Roman Republic Podcast features the story of Rome before there were any emperors on the scene. We discuss in detail the mythic origins of Rome in lead up to the greatest republic in ancient history!!
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A highly detailed and thorough examination of the life and times of one of Rome's greatest generals.
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The Twins Eternal Part 2
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Romulus, King of Rome and a child of war, builds the foundations of Rome atop bones and blood only fall to his knees in front of compassion.Kirjoittanut Phillip Madison
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The Twins Eternal Part 1
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More birds, foundations, and dark deeds at the outset of Rome's journey.Kirjoittanut Phillip Madison
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Betrayal, virgins, and a woodpecker. All of this and more in this episode of The Roman Republic PodcastKirjoittanut Phillip Madison
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The founder of the Latin peoples and an ancestor of Julius Caesar, Aeneas was a legendary Greco-Roman figure who embarked on an epic journey from Troy to Italy in search of a new home after the destruction of his old one. Aeneas' journey marks the beginning of what the Romans believed to be their origin story and thus The Roman Republic Podcast wil…
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Episode 11: BONUS! Roman Warfare
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In our latest installment, we diverge from our usual timeline and enter into a discussion of Roman Warfare in general. Hope you enjoy!Kirjoittanut Alan Keith and Lucas Murphy
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Episode 10 - The Pirate Menace pt. 2
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This episode is the meat and potatoes of the war against piracy. We talk legates, strategy, and the politics of war. Also a few obligatory pirate jokes.
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Episode 9 - The Pirate Menace Pt. 1
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With the Carthaginians long since eradicated from the Mediterranean, the seas become lawless hosts to a growing number of pirates. The problem gets so bad for Rome that it threatens their very survival. Rome again turns to a strong man and the strongest man of the day just so happens to be, Pompey the Great!…
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In this episode we see two of the soon-to-be most powerful men in Rome get their first taste of the most powerful position in Rome, The Consulship. The two vary in style and end the year on uneasy terms and setting the tone for the rest of their careers.Kirjoittanut Alan Keith and Lucas Murphy
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Episode 7 The War with Sertorius (Spanish War)
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With the civil war under control in Italy, the Roman eyes look toward Spain. The skilled general Sertorius builds a stronghold that begins to threaten Rome, reminding Romans of Hannibals invasion yet again. Pompey and M. Pius are sent to put an end to Sertorius, but Sertorius doesnt go without a fight!…
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Episode 6 The Lepidus Affair
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After Sulla molds Rome into his own image, upstarts begin to stir the crowd once again. They get help from an unlikely ally - Pompey the Great. Pompey lends his support for the consul Lepidus against Sulla's wishes only to squash his rebellion later. Puzzling politics indeed.Kirjoittanut Alan Keith and Lucas Murphy
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Episode 5 The African Conquest
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Pompey continues his butchery into Africa. Pompey's troops show themselves as incredibly loyal and Pompey demonstrates his incredible leadership skills. Returning home, Pompey is able to secure a triumph for his actions, although it is unusual for such a young man to receive such an honor.
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Episode 4 - The Civil War Continues
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Sulla with Pompey and Metellius Pius, settle affairs in Italy with a dust up. Carbo and whats left of the resistance surrounding Rome scatters fleeing to Sicily. Pompey invades Sicily and earns the title of "adulescentulus carnifex" but did he deserve the title?
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Episode 3 - The Rising Son Part 3
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The Civil War concludes with Pompey hunting down Sulla's enemies. The Metelli Family reaches its peak in power and prestige as Sulla begins is hour of reckoning.
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Episode 2 - The Rising Son Pt. 2
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The early life of Pompey continues to be explored. In the heart of the civil war, we see betrayal and bravado as Roman fights Roman for the control of the Republic.
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Episode 1: The Rising Son
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This is the third installment and covers the beginning of the Civil War which started a series of conflicts from which the Republic would never emerge. Pompey, a young man full of vigor, sides with Sulla as he returns from his war with Mithridates. The opening moves of the war are discussed as well as the political alliances that would re-shape Rom…
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Pompey the Great and The Fall of The Roman Republic Intro pt 2
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This is the second installment of Pompey the Great and The Fall of the Roman Republic. This is part two of the introduction episodes. In this episode we go deep into the agrarian reforms and reformers, the military generals, and the complex issues that arose from the introduction of street violence into Rome's political life. We take you to the edg…
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Pompey the Great and the Fall of the Roman Republic: Intro Part 1
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Roman History Podcast focusing on the life and times of one of Rome's greatest generals. Join us as we dig in-depth into this fascinating figure.Kirjoittanut Alan Keith and Lucas Murphy
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