The History of Rome

By: Mike Duncan
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  • A weekly podcast tracing the rise, decline and fall of the Roman Empire.
    2007-Present
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  • 001- In the Beginning

    001- In the Beginning
    Jul 28 2007

    Welcome to The History of Rome, a weekly series tracing the rise and fall of the Roman Empire. Today we will hear the mythical origin story of Rome and compare it with modern historical and archaeological evidence. How much truth is wrapped up in the legend? We end this week with the death of Remus and the founding of Rome.
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    12 mins
  • 002- Youthful Indiscretions

    002- Youthful Indiscretions
    Feb 25 2010
    Last time we discussed the events that lead to the birth of Rome, covering the arrival of Aeneas in Italy and the story of the twins Romulus and Remus. Today we will cover the remainder of Romulus's life, his questionable morality and ultimate disappearance from the world of men.
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    12 mins
  • 003a- The Seven Kings of Rome

    003a- The Seven Kings of Rome
    Feb 25 2010
    This week we cover the first three of Romulus's successors to the throne: Numa Pompulius, Tullus Hostilius and Ancus Marcius, who they were and what affect they had on the evolution Roman law and culture.
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    16 mins

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one of my favourite podcasts of all time

I've listened ro this podcast about 2 years ago on a different platform and it is by far one of my favourite of all time. it's easy to digest but thorough. I'm no historian by any stretch but I absolutely loved every minute of listening to this podcast. Mike is an incredible guy and I really appreciate the huge effort he has put into this series and it shows. I'm poor af but one day when I'm back on my feet I hope I can repay the many hours of enjoyment Mike has provided me. I might just listen to this series for a second time, starting right now.

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Best history of Rome around

Great research detail, thoroughly engaging and relaxing at the same time, and Mike Duncan's voice is great podcast fit.

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HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!

Great comprehensive story telling of the Roman people up until the fall of the western empire! Can not recommend this more highly to anyone looking for a very decently researched history of Rome.

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Great Podcast

Simply a great podcast, well researched with an author that is not too proud to make corrections and whom acknowledges the assistance of others

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amazing story and effort thanks for helping me understand Rome so well good job

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very well done

very easy to listen to, informative, makes corrections in follow up episodes if he makes a mistake.

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Extremely factual, easy to listen to.

This is the best podcast I’ve listened to on Roman history. Mike is a historian and a storyteller. This pod cast is extremely addictive and Highly recommend.

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