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Sep 2023
37m 35s

Julius Caesar's Sex Life

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"I came. I saw. I conquered".


Perhaps the most famous Julius Caesar quote of all time. But after hearing all about his bedroom antics, it takes on a slightly...different meaning.


From Cleopatra, to his three wives, to male lovers, to mistresses - Julius Caesar definitely slept his way round Rome.


Today Kate is Betwixt the Ancient Roman Sheets with Emma Southon, to find out all about his rampant sex life.


This podcast was edited by Tom Delargy and produced by Stuart Beckwith. The senior producer was Charlotte Long.


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