Episode 276 - Pax: War and Peace in Rome's Golden Age with Tom Holland
Tom Holland is the author of half a dozen brilliant books on the ancient world. He has now written three on the Roman Empire. The latest 'Pax' takes the story from the death of Nero to that of Hadrian. It's the golden age of Roman power and yet insecurity and anxiety lie under the surface. I talk to Tom about how he gains insight into people so utterly different to us. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
19 Okt 202345min
October 2023 Update
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11 Okt 20232min
Episode 275 - Climate Change in the 6th Century with Robert Bruton
American author Robert Bruton takes us through his Master’s thesis on the role of climate change and plague in the decline of Roman fortunes in the 6th century.He is also writing a trilogy of historical fiction novels about the life of Belisarius. Find out more about Robert and his work here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
22 Sep 202333min
Episode 274 - The 10 Worst Emperors with Anthony Kaldellis
Professor Kaldellis returns to give us his 10 Worst Emperors.He is a Professor in the Department of Classics at the University of Chicago and the author of dozens of books and articles on key aspects of Byzantine history.Find out more here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
22 Aug 20231h 56min
Byzantine Fiction special offer
The Guardians of Byzantium - Book 2 is now available. Listen for a special offer to get hold of both books today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
18 Aug 20233min
Episode 273 - Rome and Persia: The 700 Year Rivalry with Adrian Goldsworthy
I talk to historian Adrian Goldsworthy about his new book. It covers the 700 year rivalry between the two great powers of the ancient world. Everything from Crassus having gold poured down his throat to Heraclius returning the True Cross to Jerusalem.Dr Goldsworthy is an award winning historian of the classical world. He has written a dozen books on Greco-Roman topics including biographies of Julius Caesar and Augustus. As well as studies of the Roman army and the Empire’s rise and fall. So if you like what you hear today there is a small library of Goldsworthy goodness waiting for you to read. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
13 Aug 202359min
Episode 271 - Twilight Cities with Katherine Pangonis
I talk to Katherine Pangonis about her new book - Twilight Cities: Lost Capitals of the Mediterranean. In it she travels to Tyre, Carthage, Syracuse, Ravenna and Antioch to tell their stories and experience what remains.It's a fantastic book for those who want to learn more about these ancient power centres and be inspired to visit them.We spoke to Katherine about her first book 'Queens of Jerusalem' back in episode 238. She returned to tell us about the devastating earthquakes in Turkey in February 2023. Find out more about her at her website. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
14 Jul 202345min
Episode 270 - Loss, Suffering and Enslavement
We look at the stories of three different Romans who had to deal with their city being sacked. Through their experiences we come to a better understanding of the loss felt by those who lived through the fall of Constantinople in 1204. NOT SUITABLE FOR YOUNG EARS. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
6 Jul 202337min
