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The Partial Historians

The Partial Historians

Join Dr Rad and Dr G as we discuss, spar, and laugh our way through different aspects of the ancient Roman world! Our main series "From the Foundation of the City" follows Roman history year by year from the traditional foundation date of 753 BCE. We also interview academics and specialists from around the globe for their insights into history and the representation of Rome and the ancient Mediterranean in popular culture. Dr Fiona Radford is an expert on Rome on film and wrote her thesis on

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41:37

Central Italy and the Emergence of Rome with Dr...

The Partial Historians ·

2025/10/16

We are thrilled to sit down with Dr Francesca Fulminante to chat all about the development of settlements in central Italy from the Bronze Age to the Archaic Period of Rome. Dr Fulminante shares insights from her recent monograph: The Rise of Early Rome - Transportation Networks and Domination in Central Italy, 1050-500 BCE (2023) (Cambridge University Press).This is a period where archaeological investigation reigns supreme requiring researchers to get into the nitty gritty layers of settlement

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1:22:21

Surf the Celtic Wave

The Partial Historians ·

2025/09/25

391 BCE is jam-packed with action, but the event that stands out is the arrival of the Gauls in centre stage. It’s time to surf the Celtic Wave!Revenge is Sweet… and EasyThe year began well for the Romans as they recovered from the pestilence that had caused such havoc the year before. Finally, they were strong enough to take down the Sappinates and the Volsinii who had tried to take advantage of their illness. Scoundrels! And it wasn’t hard at all – these guys barely put up a fight!Portent for a

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1:23:20

Cleopatra (1963) - Cleopatra and Antony

The Partial Historians ·

2025/09/04

In this special episode, we tackle the second half of the 1963 epic, Cleopatra.In the first part of this double-header, we tried to keep our focus on Cleopatra and Caesar and the initial challenges faced by #TeamCleo. However, today we get to delve into the second half of the movie when Cleopatra and Antony get it on. This means we finally get to discuss ‘Le Scandale’, aka the Taylor-Burton affair that developed on the set once these two clapped eyes on each other. Their passion would result in two

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56:04

A Campaign in No Way Memorable

The Partial Historians ·

2025/08/07

392 BCE, the year that went down in history for “a campaign in no way memorable”. Ah, that Livy, he paints quite a picture, doesn’t he? All About the ConsulsThe campaign in question involved our consuls for the year. Yep, consuls! The plebeians were still in a blissful mood after receiving some of the land from Veii in the previous year and so they didn’t fight for military tribunes. The consuls took care of a few domestic matters, such as holding the Great Games promised by Camillus during the

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1:31:23

Cleopatra 1963 - Cleopatra and Caesar

The Partial Historians ·

2025/07/24

Cleopatra was released in 1963 and has gone on to herald the end of the golden age of the historical epic in Hollywood. Known as one of the most expensive films to ever be made, its troubled production and the on screen connection between Taylor and Burton have both cemented its place in cinematic history.A Troubled ProductionWe have a look at some of the issues that led to production delays and there were a lot! From tricky weather conditions, Taylor’s health troubles, to issues with the script,

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1:14:54

Camillius’ Conniptions

The Partial Historians ·

2025/07/10

We’re still in the year 394 BCE and we’ve seen Camillus has had a run in with the Falsican Schoolmaster. In this episode we move on further into the action of 394 BCE and look at 393 BCE as well. Is Camillus learning how to keep a low profile? He is praised from his success over the Faliscans and he doesn’t rush for a triumph this time. But the challenge remains, that Camillus’ forgotten vow to Apollo might be about to bite him on the bottom.A fateful voyage!Rome is pretty intent on fulfilling

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1:05:07

Shirts Off For Virtus

The Partial Historians ·

2025/06/12

In this episode, we continue to follow the adventures of that most amazing of Romans: Marcus Furius Camillus! This is one of his real shining moments of virtus.Although the Romans have just conquered Veii, there was tension on those mean city streets. The patricians and plebeians were locked in a disagreement over what they should do with this new territory.However, Camillus had military matters to attend to. He was placed in charge of subduing Veii’s allies, the Faliscans. This was no easy task as

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1:08:34

Fulvia with Dr Jane Draycott

The Partial Historians ·

2025/05/29

In our latest special episode, we were positively tickled to be able to chat to Dr Jane Draycott about her latest historical biography Fulvia: The Woman who Broke All the Rules in Ancient Rome (published with Atlantic Books).For the uninitiated, Fulvia is one of the more notorious characters from the Late Roman Republic. If you’ve heard of her, it is probably as the wife of Mark Antony – the one he first cheated on with Cleopatra. What an honour.However, in this episode, you will get to hear why Dr

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1:01:26

¿Por Qué No Los Dos?

The Partial Historians ·

2025/05/15

It’s 395 BCE and we explore the events that are the result of the epic year of 396 BCE. The Romans ended 396 BCE on a high with their military success against the southern-most city of the Etruscans, Veii. But is all well in the Roman world? That may depend on which god you talk to…An incomplete victory?The defeat of Veii leaves the northern peoples - the Capenates and Faliscans - open to Rome’s wrath. Their resistance to Rome means that war is on Rome’s agenda. This may also explain why we see

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1:19:37

Gladiator II with Alexandra Sills

The Partial Historians ·

2025/05/01

Rounding out our trilogy of special episodes on Ridley Scott’s Gladiator II, we are joined by gladiator expert, Alexandra Sills.Alexandra holds a BA in Classical Studies from Birkbeck College, University of London and a MA in The Classical Mediterranean from the University of Leicester. Alexandra’s MA dissertation was awarded the Mark Pluciennik prize in Archaeology & Ancient History. Alexandra has published outreach articles for Bad Ancient and Working Classicists and recently published an

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1:06:12

Episode 160 - The Fall of Veii - Part Three

The Partial Historians ·

2025/04/16

We return for the final instalment on the fall of Veii in 396 BCE.In our previous episode, we witnessed the actual conquest of the great Etruscan city.Now it’s Camillus’ time to bask in the glory!He's a Real TripCamillus has managed to secure victory for Rome, and one of the advantages now that it’s all over is that sweet, sweet booty. Everyone knew that Veii was wealthy, but Camillus is staggered (pun intended) by the number of captured spoils. As he offered detailed thanks to the gods, he

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1:08:42

Gladiator II with Professor Martin M. Winkler

The Partial Historians ·

2025/04/03

WARNING! This post and episode both contain spoilers!We are back to discuss Gladiator II, the sequel to Ridley Scott’s smash hit Gladiator (2000). Gladiator II is set in the joint reign of Caracalla and Geta. These emperors were brothers in real life, but not the creepy twins shown in the movie. However, let’s not get caught up in historical detail! After all, Lucilla should have been executed by Commodus in the first film if we were sticking to the facts.In Gladiator II, we learn that Lucilla’s

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56:52

Special Episode - Enemy of My Dreams with Jenny...

The Partial Historians ·

2025/01/23

We interview Jenny Williamson, the fabulous co-host of Ancient History Fangirl, about her new historical romantasy, Enemy of my Dreams.

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59:28

Episode 157 - From Delphi, With Love

The Partial Historians ·

2024/12/26

In 397 BCE. the Romans were stuck in multiple stalemates and it seems like they need some divine intervention, perhaps from Delphi! Will they manage to fix their relationship with the gods and secure success against their enemies?

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53:16

Special Episode – Totally Chaotic History with Dr...

The Partial Historians ·

2024/12/12

We interview Dr Emma Southon, co-author of the new children's book, Totally Chaotic History: Roman Britain Gets Rowdy!

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24:37

Your Cheeky Guide to the Roman Empire with Ulysses Press

The Partial Historians ·

2024/11/08

Our book is here! We sit down with our publisher to talk about the process of bringing 'Your Cheeky Guide to the Roman Empire' to life.

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1:43:11

Special Episode - Monty Python's Life of Brian (1979)

The Partial Historians ·

2024/09/18

We are in shock that it has taken us this long to cover the cult classic that is Monty Python’s Life of Brian (1979). We have Rslaugesen over on Patreon to thank for pointing out this glaring oversight.Once we got started, it was hard for us to stop talking about the Life of Brian. British comedy was a staple of our childhoods and Monty Python was one of our favourites. It was a treat to follow the development of this movie from Jesus Christ: Lust for Glory to a Sliding Doors-style story of Brian

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55:02

The Plebeians Push into Power

The Partial Historians ·

2024/08/22

We jump into the year 400 BCE. This is the year we've been waiting for. Drum roll, it's time for a plebeian break-through into power!

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1:06:04

Special Episode - Ancient Rome's Worst Emperors with...

The Partial Historians ·

2024/08/08

We discuss the terrible men who ruled the Roman Empire as we interview the author LJ Trafford about her latest history, Ancient Rome's Worst Emperors.

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Special Episode - Ovid's Metamorphoses with Professor...

The Partial Historians ·

2024/06/06

We interview Professor Stephanie McCarter, the author of a ground-breaking new translation of Ovid's Metamorphoses.

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