What is the history of Rome podcast?
The History of Rome on Apple Podcasts A weekly podcast tracing the history of the Roman Empire, beginning with Aeneas's arrival in Italy and ending with the exile of Romulus Augustulus, last Emperor of the Western Roman Empire. Now complete!
Are there any good podcasts about the Byzantine Empire?
For Mike in Burlington: there is a very well done podcast on the History of the Byzantine Empire. You can find in in itunes. It has a very high rating as well, it's just over a year old, so not many people seem to know about it anymore.
What are some of the best history podcasts you've heard?
David Crowther of The History of England podcast has mentioned Duncan as an influence, as has Peter Adamson of the podcast: The History of Philosophy without any Gaps. Isaac Meyer of the History of Japan podcast has mentioned in a few episodes that The History of Rome podcast inspired the "A day in the life of..."
What is the Book of the podcast?
The book is a collection of edited transcripts from the first 46 episodes of the podcast, covering the time period from the founding of the Roman Kingdom through the breakdown of the Republic.
How many hours is The History of Rome podcast?
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Who narrates The History of Rome podcast?
Mike Duncan is one of the foremost history podcasters in the world. His award winning series "The History of Rome" chronologically narrated the entire history of the Roman Empire over 189 weekly episodes.
What does SPQR stand for?
Senate and People of RomeIn the time of the Roman Republic the Standards were imprinted with the letters SPQR which was an abbreviation for Senatus Populusque Romanus (Senate and People of Rome).
Did the Romans have maps?
Ancient practice The Romans and ancient travelers in general did not use maps. While they may have existed as specialty items in some libraries, they were hard to copy and not in general use.
Who were the Etruscans in Rome?
Etruscan, member of an ancient people of Etruria, Italy, between the Tiber and Arno rivers west and south of the Apennines, whose urban civilization reached its height in the 6th century bce. Many features of Etruscan culture were adopted by the Romans, their successors to power in the peninsula.
How many episodes in the history of Rome?
Mike Duncan His award winning series "The History of Rome" chronologically narrated the entire history of the Roman Empire over 189 weekly episodes.
Do any Roman legion Eagles still exist?
No legionary eagles are known to have survived. However, other Roman eagles, either symbolizing imperial rule or used as funerary emblems, have been discovered.
Did Roman soldiers have tattoos?
Roman soldiers were tattooed with permanent dots—the mark of SPQR, or Senatus Populusque Romanus—and used as a means of identification and membership in a certain unit. The Greek word Stizein meant tattoo, and it evolved into the Latin word Stigma meaning a mark or brand.
What was Rome's motto?
Theories of origin. "Invicta" has been a motto for centuries. Roma invicta is a Latin phrase, meaning "Unconquered Rome", inscribed on a statue in Rome. It was an inspirational motto used until the fall of the Western Roman Empire in 476 AD.
What is the oldest map in the world?
the Imago MundiMore commonly known as the Babylonian Map of the World, the Imago Mundi is considered the oldest surviving world map. It is currently on display at the British Museum in London. It dates back to between 700 and 500 BC and was found in a town called Sippar in Iraq.
Did the Romans know about China?
The short answer is: yes, the Romans knew of the existence of China. They called it Serica, meaning 'the land of silk', or Sinae, meaning 'the land of the Sin (or Qin)' (after the first dynasty of the Chinese empire, the Qin Dynasty).
What did the Romans call England?
Latin BritanniaAn image first used in classical antiquity, the Latin Britannia was the name variously applied to the British Isles, Great Britain, and the Roman province of Britain during the Roman Empire.
What is the history of Rome?
The History of Rome. (podcast) Not to be confused with History of Rome. The History of Rome, often abbreviated THoR, was a podcast created by Mike Duncan which aired between 2007 and 2012. In the 2010 podcast awards, THoR won best educational podcast. THoR covers the time period from the origin of the Roman Kingdom to the Fall ...
Why did Duncan create the podcast?
One of Duncan's motivators for creating the podcast was to make the whole of Roman history attractive to the public through the form of a podcast.
What did Duncan read before each episode?
Duncan researched extensively before each episode, relying on primary sources such as Livy and Tacitus as much as possible, while using secondary or modern sources to help judge the verity and objectivity of each source. In making the podcast, Duncan read almost exclusively about Roman history.
Where did Duncan lead tours?
As an extension to the podcast, Duncan has led recurring guided tours around Rome, also visiting Ostia, Pompeii, Capri, and the field of Cannae; the tours walk through many sites mentioned in The History of Rome.
Is the History of Byzantium a sequel to the History of Rome?
The History of Byzantium podcast by Robin Pierson is explicitly modelled after The History of Rome in style, length and quality; Pierson said in an interview on Podcast Squared that he intended the podcast as a sequel to The History of Rome in order to complete the story.
51- Actium: The History of Rome
On Sept 2, 31 BC Octavian defeated Antony at the Battle of Actium. Antony and Cleopatra fled back to Alexandria where they committed suicide the next year, following Octavian's invasion of Egypt.
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Episode 35: The Column of Marcus Aurelius
Transcript You’re listening to an Audio Guide to Ancient Rome. Each episode in this series gives you the history and a short tour of a site in the eternal city in the hope that you can make the most of your visit. For a map of the locations covered go to rome-podcast.com My name is…
Episode 34: The Mausoleum of Augustus
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Episode 33: The Theater of Marcellus
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Episode 32: The Pyramid of Cestius
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Episode 31: The Mausoleum of Hadrian
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Episode 30: The Palatine Hill
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Episode 27: The Circus Maximus
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Overview
The History of Rome, often abbreviated THoR, was a podcast created by Mike Duncan which aired between 2007 and 2012. In the 2010 podcast awards, THoR won best educational podcast. THoR covers the time period from the origin of the Roman Kingdom to the Fall of the Western Roman Empire, focusing on the most accepted chain of events according to historical consensus.
Origins
Duncan came up with the idea of THoR during a plane flight and subsequent vacation. He was impressed by 12 Byzantine Rulers a podcast by Lars Brownworth, however, he struggled to find anything similar on the history of Rome. Duncan had a longstanding interest in Roman history and was reading The War With Hannibal by Livy at the time. He enjoyed many of the historical episodes he encountered in the book, but realized that much of the public knew little about Rome outside of
Making of the podcast
Duncan used primary sources such as Livy and Tacitus as much as possible, while using secondary or modern sources to help judge the veracity and objectivity of each source. In making the podcast, Duncan read almost exclusively about Roman history. Each show required Duncan 10 to 12 hours prep time, in addition to countless hours reading source material throughout the week. Duncan would aim to keep his episodes at around 4000 words. When recording, he would run tw…
Tours
As an extension to the podcast, Duncan has led recurring guided tours around Rome, also visiting Ostia, Pompeii, Capri, and the field of Cannae; the tours walk through many sites mentioned in The History of Rome.
Books
On June 4, 2016, Duncan's book, The History of Rome: The Republic (Volume 1) was published. The book is a collection of edited transcripts from the first 46 episodes of the podcast, covering the time period from the founding of the Roman Kingdom through the breakdown of the Republic.
In October 2017, Duncan's book The Storm Before the Storm: The Beginning of the End of the Roman Republic, was published by PublicAffairs, an imprint of Hachette Book Group. It focused …
Legacy and influence
The History of Byzantium podcast by Robin Pierson is explicitly modelled after THoR in style, length and quality; Pierson said in an interview on Podcast Squared that he intended the podcast as a sequel to The History of Rome in order to complete the story. David Crowther of The History of England podcast has mentioned Duncan as an influence, as has Peter Adamson of the podcast: The History of Philosophy without any Gaps. Isaac Meyer of the History of Japan podcast has m…
See also
• List of history podcasts