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Jul 2024
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Emperors & Scandals in Ancient Rome with...

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What happens at a Roman emperor's dinner party? Why would you be lucky to get out alive? And how are emperors even chosen?


Joining Kate today is the one, the only Mary Beard, to take us back to Ancient Rome and help separate the facts from the myths.


Mary's latest book, Emperor of Rome, is out now in paperback.This episode was edited and produced by Stuart Beckwith. The senior producer was Charlotte Long.


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