In 388 BCE, the Romans are trying to regain their position in Central Italy after that terribly embarrassing loss to the Gauls. This is bad news for their neighbours! The post Episode 174 – We Built This City on Big Hewn Stones appeared first on The Partial Historians - Ancient Roman History with smart ladies.

We're thrilled to talk with Assistant Professor Jeremy Swist about his new monograph "Julian Augustus: Platonism, Myth, and the Refounding of Rome." We consider Julian's short rule and the impact he had that led to later sources describing him as the Julian the Apostate. The post The Emperor Julian with Jeremy Swist appeared first on The Partial Historians - Ancient Roman History with smart ladies.

We return to 389 BCE to see just how Rome recovered from the Gallic Sack. Camillus is dictator in Rome and Ahala is his trusty master of the horse. It’s time for Rome to make things right in their immediate area. There are a bunch of neighbours to deal with, including the Etruscans, the Volscians, and the Aequians. The post Episode 173 – Nobody Beats Camillus appeared first on The Partial Historians - Ancient Roman History with smart ladies.

We interview Dr Simon Elliott about his bestselling biographer of the African emperor of Rome. Septimius Severus. The post Special Episode – Septimius Severus with Dr Simon Elliott appeared first on The Partial Historians - Ancient Roman History with smart ladies.

Join us for a Partial Recap of the 390s BCE where we summarise the major events - at least, according to the ancient sources. The post The Partial Recap – 390s BCE appeared first on The Partial Historians - Ancient Roman History with smart ladies.

The Romans are forging a new republic after the Gallic Sack and Camillus is there to guide them through the treacherous waters. The post Episode 172 – A New Republic? appeared first on The Partial Historians - Ancient Roman History with smart ladies.

In this episode, we discuss aspects of archaic Roman religion, such as the role of nature, early gods, and priesthoods. The post Special Episode – Archaic Roman Religion appeared first on The Partial Historians - Ancient Roman History with smart ladies.

The Romans need to decide what to do in the immediate aftermath of the Gallic Sack. Will they rebuild or relocate to Veii? The post Episode 171 – The Gallic Sack of Rome – Part 6 appeared first on The Partial Historians - Ancient Roman History with smart ladies.

We interview Dr McCall about the way that the Roman military and ancient warfare has been depicted in Hollywood movies. The post Special Episode – Swords and Cinema with Dr Jeremiah McCall appeared first on The Partial Historians - Ancient Roman History with smart ladies.

The sacred geese have attempted to save Rome, but the siege of the Gauls is still not over! What could possibly happen next? We continue our deep dive into the events purported to all take place In 390 BCE. The post Episode 170 – The Gallic Sack of Rome – Part 5 appeared first on The Partial Historians - Ancient Roman History with smart ladies.