The most influential biographies ever written, admired by leaders, creators, soldiers, and thinkers for nearly 2,000 years: Plutarch's Parallel lives. Essential listening for anyone striving after greatness. Alex Petkas, former professor of ancient philosophy and history, revives and dramatically retells these unforgettable stories for modern audiences. The subjects are statesmen, generals, orators, and founders; pious and profane, stoics and hedonists. The stakes bear on the future of Western civilization. The cost of glory is always great. Visit costofglory.com to find out more. more

The ancient world was full of wonders. Engineering marvels like the Great Wall of China and Stonehenge. Remarkable peoples like the Aztecs, the Romans and the Mongols. Infamous leaders such as Cleopatra, Julius Caesar and Herod the Great. Inventors, explorers, builders, pioneers and philosophers who shaped the world we live in today. Welcome to Ancient Civilisations - the podcast that takes you back in time to discover the ancient world, one story at a time. A Noiser production, narrated by Paul McGann and John Hopkins. As featured on Short History Of... and Real Dictators. ⁠Noiser ⁠ members get ad-free listening, exclusive content, and early access to new episodes across the Noiser podcast network. Click the subscription banner at the top of the feed to get started. Or go to ⁠noiser.com/subscriptions⁠. No part of this podcast may be used or reproduced in any manner for the purpose of training artificial intelligence technologies or systems. In accordance with Article 4(3) of the DSM Directive 2019/790, Noiser Ltd expressly reserves this work from the text and data mining exception. more

Experience the dramatic life of Julius Caesar and the fall of the Roman Republic in this gripping biographical history podcast hosted by Trevor Fernes. Step into the heart of Ancient Rome and witness the rise and fall of one of history's most iconic figures, Julius Caesar. This deep-dive podcast takes listeners on a meticulously researched journey through the Roman Republic's most pivotal era—an age of political intrigue, military conquest, and the ambitions of powerful men who reshaped history. Follow Julius Caesar's extraordinary ascent from impoverished noble, navigating the treacherous waters of Roman politics and Senate power struggles, to his rise as a brilliant military commander and transformative statesman. His story is not just one of personal ambition—it's the story of a civilization in flux, a society on the brink of collapse, and a republic unraveling under civil strife and imperial ambition. This podcast explores Julius Caesar's legendary military campaigns, beginning with the Gallic Wars—a defining chapter showcasing his unmatched strategic brilliance and relentless ambition. Experience the epic Battle of Alesia, where Caesar's leadership secured victory over Vercingetorix and the Gauls. This triumph cemented his reputation as one of ancient Rome's greatest generals and expanded the Roman Republic's reach, solidifying its dominance across ancient Europe. After the conquests in Gaul, the story shifts to rising political tensions in Ancient Rome, setting the stage for civil war. As Caesar's rivals grew increasingly intractable—driven by fear, ambition, and a hatred of Caesar personally—he faced a stark choice: cross the Rubicon or submit to prosecution. Caesar chose the Rubicon, unleashing chaos across the Roman Republic and propelling the conflict toward the climactic Battle of Pharsalus, where Caesar's forces confronted Pompey Magnus in a decisive clash that would determine the Republic's fate and cement Caesar's dominance. But battlefields are only part of this history. The March of History immerses listeners in the tangled web of alliances, betrayals, and conspiracies that signaled the Roman Republic's collapse. Alongside Julius Caesar, explore the ambitions and legacies of Ancient Rome's most influential figures—Cicero, the brilliant orator and defender of republican ideals; Pompey Magnus, Rome's golden boy and celebrated general turned reluctant adversary of Caesar; Cato the Younger, the immovable object to Caesar's unstoppable force; Mark Antony, the charismatic hedonist and formidable battlefield commander; and Brutus, whose betrayal on the Ides of March remains one of history's most infamous acts of treachery. And, of course, Cleopatra, the enigmatic Egyptian queen whose alliances with Caesar and Antony shaped personal destinies and Rome's future. This podcast offers more than a retelling of historic events—it's an exploration of power, ambition, betrayal, and human frailty. The struggles, political moves, and military strategies of this era reveal timeless lessons on leadership, governance, and human nature. Each episode draws from ancient sources and modern historians to provide rich context and insightful analysis. Quotes from classical writers and respected scholars breathe life into the narrative, while detailed commentary deepens the events that shaped Ancient Rome. For those captivated by Roman history, military strategy, and Ancient Rome's fall, this podcast offers a truly immersive experience. The March of History delivers a powerful exploration of one of history's most pivotal eras. If you're fascinated by the rise and fall of empires, the clash of brilliant minds, and the strategies that shaped Ancient Rome, this podcast is a must-listen. Join us as we uncover the epic story of Julius Caesar, the political chaos of the Roman Republic, and the transformation that gave birth to the Roman Empire—a legacy that still echoes through history. more

En LIGNUM EN ROMA hablaremos de Roma y de la otra Roma. Hablaremos de la Monarquía, de la república y del alto imperio romano. Contaremos la historia de césares y emperadores, legiones y batallas. Pero además nos preguntaremos, ¿quién era en realidad la población romana? ¿Cómo vivían? ¿Qué pensaban? Quiénes son estos olvidados, cómo se comportaba la gente corriente: amas de casa (las mujeres, sin duda las grandes olvidadas de la historia), los soldados, posaderos, forajidos, mercaderes y gladiadores que constituyen el día a día de la capital del Imperio. more

In this book the famous Gaius Julius Caesar himself describes the seven years of his war in Gaul.When Caesar got proconsul of Gallia and Illyria in 58 B.C, the conquest of land in Gaul was an urgent need, both to improve his political standing and to calm his creditors in Rome. So Caesar claims his interest for a very large area already in the first sentence.His steps and measures always appear clear and logical, but this simplicity is the result of a strict discipline in style. Caesar really chooses his words, and the list of standard words that he never or rarely uses, is astonishing. E.g. for 'river' he only uses flumen and never fluvius or amnis. He avoids porro (furthermore), which would be no decided beginning of a sentence, and in his writings never occurs the word clades (the defeat), although this would normally be demanded by the context.It is remarkable, that still today in all the lands of his conquest the word for 'peace' is derived from latin pax (even basque 'bake'). This peace is no friendship between equals, which is the idea behind the German word 'Friede'. Pax Romana implies subordination, and this concept was promoted by Caesar, first abroad and then at home.(Summary by Marilianus) more

Découvrez l'incroyable histoire du pont construit par Jules César sur le Rhin, un chef-d'œuvre d'ingénierie militaire romaine qui a marqué l'histoire. Comment ce pont a-t-il permis à César de conquérir de nouveaux territoires et de montrer la puissance de Rome ? Dans cette vidéo, nous explorons cet exploit technique fascinant et ses implications stratégiques. more

Home to the world's largest collection of Shakespeare materials. Advancing knowledge and the arts. Discover it all at www.folger.edu. Shakespeare turns up in the most interesting places—not just literature and the stage, but science and social history as well. Our 'Shakespeare Unlimited' podcast explores the fascinating and varied connections between Shakespeare, his works, and the world around us. more

Shakespeare Anyone? is co-hosted by Elyse Sharp and Kourtney Smith, two professional actors and hobbyist Shakespeare scholars. Join us as we explore Shakepeare's plays through as many lenses as we can by looking at the text and how the text is viewed through modern lenses of feminism, racism, classism, colonialism, nationalism… all the-isms. We will discuss how his plays shaped both the past and present, and look at how his work was performed throughout various periods of time all while trying our best to approach his works without giving in to bardolatry. We examine one play at a time for an extended window of time, interspersed with mini-episodes about Shakespeare's time for context. Episodes are released every other week. more

Um podcast bissemanal que conta a história dessa grande civilização, do seu mito de criação até a queda do Império Ocidental. Venha aprender e se divertir com um novo jeito de ver a história, com uma linguagem simples e muito humor. Conheça e entenda o impacto de Roma em nossas vidas.Suporte este podcast:https://apoia.se/romanuaecruaNovos episódios todas as quintas-feiras.--- more

Experience the legendary works of the Bard with William Shakespeare Collection, featuring masterful narrations of his most famous plays and sonnets. From the tragic love of Romeo and Juliet to the political intrigue of Julius Caesar, these works showcase the depth and brilliance of Shakespeare's storytelling. more

'Great empires are not maintained by timidity.' - Tacitus. A podcast series looking at the rulers of the ancient Roman empire, by Dr Rhiannon Evans, Dr Caillan Davenport and Matt Smith. more

Salve! Leuk dat je geïnteresseerd bent in de Geschiedenis van het Romeinse Rijk. Deze Nederlandstalige podcast beschrijft de glorieuze geschiedenis van de Romeinen vanaf het allereerste begin tot aan de val van het West-Romeinse Rijk. Volg de Romeinen in hun tocht van koninkrijk naar republiek naar keizerrijk en leer over Romulus, Superbus, Hannibal Barca, Julius Caesar, Brutus, Augustus, Nero en nog vele anderen! Soms met een uitstapje naar andere grootheden zoals Alexander de Grote.De podcast is een hobby project en is begonnen in december 2018. Wil je de podcast steunen? Word vriend van de show! Kijk voor de link in de beschrijving van iedere aflevering.Veel plezier met luisteren.  more

The Play's the Thing is the ultimate podcast resource for lovers of Shakespeare. Dedicating six episodes to each play (one per act, plus a Q&A episode), this podcast explores the themes, scenes, characters, and lines that make Shakespeare so memorable. In the end, we will cover every play The Bard wrote, thus permitting an ongoing contemplation and celebration of the most important writer of all time. Join us.The Play's the Thing is presented by The CiRCE Podcast Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. more

Добро пожаловать в Историю Древнего Рима от основания города, до падения империи в 476 году. Сей подкаст есть адаптация работы знаменитого американского историка Майка Данкана - Mike Duncan`s History of Rome https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-history-of-rome/id261654474Друзья, присоединяйтесь к нашему телеграмм каналу https://t.me/DavidsHistoryClassКонтакты - Dadamyants@bk.ru more

En LIGNUM EN ROMA hablaremos de Roma y de la otra Roma. Hablaremos de la Monarquía, de la República y del Alto Imperio romano. Contaremos la historia de césares y emperadores, legiones y batallas. Pero además nos preguntaremos, ¿Quién era en realidad la población romana? ¿Cómo vivían? ¿Qué pensaban? Hablaremos de cómo se comportaba la gente corriente: amas de casa, los soldados, posaderos, forajidos, mercaderes y gladiadores que constituyen el día a día de la capital del Imperio.Todo ello sin prejuzgar hechos pasados con mi moderna manera de ver las cosas. Esta precaución de concebir lo ocurrido con los ojos de las personas que lo vivieron tiene una doble función: la primera, no enjuiciar sin conocer todos los datos, y la segunda, obtener una comparación entre las formas de pensar de los antiguos y de los contemporáneos. Única manera en la que conoceremos lo que fuimos desechando o ganado a través de una evolución social de dos mil años. more

The assassination of Julius Caesar 2,000 years ago unleashed a wild era of Roman emperors, dark conspiracies, intense battles, economic booms and busts and profound religious shifts. Was this truly the Roman Empire's golden age? On the weekly Pax Romana Podcast, Historian Colin Elliott brings gripping stories from Roman history to life. Dive into history starting in episode 1 , or pick your poison from our catalogue: the birth of the empire in the Age of Augustus, Nero's Great Fire, the rise of Christianity, the wisdom and wars of Marcus Aurelius or the military chaos of the third century AD. more

A podcast chronicling the events, and people, that led to the downfall of the Roman Republic, and how it transformed into the Roman Empire. more