Episode 7: Caesar, the Republic, and the March to Empire
In this episode, we trace the rise and fall of the Roman Republic through the life of Julius Caesar—from his early ambitions and conquest of Gaul to his fateful crossing of the Rubicon and assassinati...
21 Okt 20257min
Episode 6: The Hannibal Shock – Crisis, War, and Religious Upheaval
When Hannibal crossed the Alps, he didn’t just bring war—he brought existential crisis. This episode dives into the Second Punic War and the catastrophic Roman defeat at Cannae, exploring how military...
30 Sep 20256min
Episode 5: Law, Order, and Roman Virtue
In this episode of Foundations of Rome, we explore one of the most enduring legacies of the Roman world: Law. From the brutal clarity of the Twelve Tables to the refined principles of Roman jurisprude...
26 Sep 20257min
Episode 4: The Etruscan Legacy – Architecture, Religion, and Identity
Before Rome rose to power, Etruria laid the groundwork. In this episode, we explore the Etruscan legacy—from their city planning and temple architecture to their religious rituals and cultural influen...
19 Sep 20258min
Episode 3: From Kings to Consuls – Early Republic and Class Struggle
What happens when a city banishes its kings and bets everything on a new political experiment? In this episode, we trace the birth of the Roman Republic—where power was split between consuls, conteste...
9 Sep 20258min
Episode 2: Founding of a People – Asylum, Sabines, and the First Kings
Rome had walls—but no people. In this episode, uncover how Romulus filled his city with outcasts, how the abduction of the Sabine women turned conflict into unity, and how a line of legendary kings sh...
28 Aug 20258min
Episode 1: Myths and Mud – Rome’s Legendary Beginnings
Rome wasn’t born in a day—it was born in myth. From twins raised by a wolf to a brother’s fatal strike, discover how Rome’s legendary beginnings shaped the identity of the Eternal City.
15 Aug 20257min
