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The First Century

This is the First Century, a podcast devoted to stories from that influential period of history, including Rome, Judea, Christianity, and more. Your host is Dr. Brian Schmisek. Get ready to go back in time and enter a world before computers, the stagecoach, the printing press, or even stirrups for horses were invented. We are about to enter…The First Century

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Episode Ten: Pontius Pilate arrives in Judea as...

The First Century ·

2025/11/22

The equestrian Pontius Pilate takes up duties as Prefect of Judea without a legate of Syria in the region, only to be confronted with potential problems. Members of the imperial family find partners in marriage.

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14:27

Episode Nine: Death of Tiberius' son Drusus means new...

The First Century ·

2025/11/15

When Tiberius's son Drusus dies the princeps names as co-heirs the oldest sons of Agrippina. Herod Antipas engages in building projects and secures an alliance with the Nabateans. Tiberius quarrels with Agrippina and his mother Livia before departing for Capri.

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14:15

Episode Eight: Germanicus' Triumph and Death;...

The First Century ·

2025/11/08

Germanicus and his family celebrate a triumph in Rome after avenging the loss of the Teutoburg forest. He is rewarded with an appointment in the East only to fall ill and die under mysterious circumstances. In the capital, Tiberius demonstrates imperial justice and clemency, influenced by a vestal virgin.

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14:09

Episode Seven: Battle of the Teutoburg Forest (9 CE)...

The First Century ·

2025/11/01

The first decade of the first century saw a terrible defeat for the Roman army. Three legions were destroyed in Germania. General Varus and his men, who were leading the expedition, committed suicide after witnessing their devastating loss. Five years later, Augustus passed away at the age of 75.

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14:53

Episode 6: The Death of Lucius and Gaius, Octavian's...

The First Century ·

2025/10/25

After Augustus' two most prominent and promising grandsons died within a span of less than two years, another succession quandary is created. And Judea sees revolts against Roman rule.

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14:34

Episode Five: The Death of Herod the Great

The First Century ·

2025/10/18

When Herod the Great died, his will needed to be ratified by Augustus, which led to a political intrigue.

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12:30

Episode Four: The Death of Marcus Agrippa

The First Century ·

2025/10/11

Augustus' key ally died, creating an opening for new heir.

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13:26

Episode Three: Octavian Declared Augustus

The First Century ·

2025/09/28

After the civil wars, Octavian was declared Augustus by the Roman Senate, and a period of stability followed. Herod the Great rules in Judea.

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11:29

Episode Two: The Assassination of Julius Caesar,...

The First Century ·

2025/09/28

Julius Caesar was assassinated in 44 BCE followed by Antipater the following year. Each would have a profound impact on first century.

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11:16

Episode One: A Scorching Summer in Samaria

The First Century ·

2025/09/28

Pilate puts down a religious movement at Mount Gerizim before we step back and see how Rome came to rule this region.

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