In 9CE three Roman legions were walking through Germany when they were ambushed in what would become one of the most notorious defeats throughout Rome’s history. The loss of the legions were a crippling blow to Rome’s plans of expansion, and redrew the borders in the province.
Guest:
Barry Strauss (Bryce and Edith M. Bowmar Professor in Humanistic Studies ... Show More
Sep 2024
Massacre at Teutoburg Forest
<p>2000 years ago, in the year 9 AD, a Roman Army walked into a trap deep in wilds of Germania. Over 15,000 men were massacred at Teutoburg Forest, making it one of the bloodiest ambushes in history. But what happened next? </p><br><p>Today's episode of the Ancients continue ... Show More
53m 36s
Apr 2022
EP 20 A Republic Lost at Sea
Professor Barry Strauss and Dan talk about Cleopatra, Mark Antony, Julius Caesar, Augustus Caesar and a host of historical luminaries in a tale worthy of Shakespeare as the Roman Republic goes down with the ships at Actium. Show Notes: 1. "The War That Made the Roman Empire: Anto ... Show More
1h 8m
Oct 2020
Crassus and the Battle of Carrhae: The Defeat of Rome
<p>Gareth Sampson, author of <em>Defeat of Rome in the East:</em> <em>Crassus, the Parthians, and the Disastrous Battle of Carrhae, 53 BC</em> came on the podcast to provide an in depth account of Marcus Crassus’ disastrous campaign east of the Euphrates River in 53 BC. Gare ... Show More
57m 22s
Jul 2023
Barry Strauss - The War That Made the Roman Empire
In this episode, Barry Strauss joins Cole to discuss his book, The War That Made the Roman Empire: Antony, Cleopatra, and Octavian at Actium. Barry’s book recounts the fierce conflict at the Battle of Actium in 31 BC. The conversation covers the events leading up to the civil war ... Show More
1h 10m