We interview Emma Southon about her new book, Servus: How Slavery Made the Roman Empire, discussing the emotional experiences of enslaved people. The post Special Episode – Servus: How Slavery Built the Roman Empire with Dr Emma Southon appeared first on The Partial Historians - Ancient Roman History with smart ladies.

In 386 BCE, Rome struggles to fight enemies and former allies all at once. Fortunately, Camillus is there to lead them to victory in the most heroic way possible. The post Episode 176 – Throwing the Standard appeared first on The Partial Historians - Ancient Roman History with smart ladies.

How does the depiction of warfare in ancient Greece stand up to the perspective of a modern veteran? We talk with Josh Cannon to learn more. The post Special Episode – Fatal Second Helen with Josh Cannon appeared first on The Partial Historians - Ancient Roman History with smart ladies.

The Gallic Sack casts a long shadow over Rome, and 387 BCE sees Rome dedicating a temple to Mars and discuss utilising the Pomptine Marshes. The post Episode 175 – Of Mars and Marshes appeared first on The Partial Historians - Ancient Roman History with smart ladies.

We sit down with the creator of 'Life in the Past Lane', Dr Jess Venner, to discuss her new book, The Lost Voices of Pompeii. The post Special Episode – The Lost Voices of Pompeii with Dr Jess Venner appeared first on The Partial Historians - Ancient Roman History with smart ladies.

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.