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Sep 2024

1h 22m

How Rome Unified Italy

About this episode

On today's episode, we explore how Rome dealt with the so-called "barbarians" who shaped its rise.

From the Greek idea that anyone outside their polis was a barbarian (bar, bar, bar...), to Rome's practical alliances with these tribes, we dive into the myths, wars, and politics that defined ancient history.

Listen to that song we played a clip - Barbaras Rhubarb Bar (feat. Marti Fischer) by Bodo Wartke https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZYkBf0dbs5I&ab_channel=BodoWartke

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