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May 2023
16m 58s

On Patrol with The 13th Legion (ft. Andr...

Leonardo English
About this episode

In episode two, a devoted historian named Bobby decides to travel back to the Roman era to speak with Julius Caesar.

Unfortunately, he gets his timing wrong and ends up fighting for his life.

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Guest starring Andrew Bates from Culips English Podcast.

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Free interactive transcript, subtitles, translations in 12 languages & study pack at: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/pioneers/on-patrol-with-the-13th-legion

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