Appius Who? We are deep in the conflict between between patricians and plebeians. One of the important consequences of the current struggles seems to be an increase in the number of tribunes. Dates for these kinds of things are very hazy indeed and there’s good reason to think that our sources, Dionysius and Livy, are…

• via Episode 87 – The Rise and Rise of Appius Claudius — The Partial Historians

Theseus has had a long and storied life, but now he faces his greatest challenge: after you’ve accomplished everything you set out to do and your name will live on for generations, what comes next? The creature is the, impundulu environmentally-conscience bird who only uses alternative fuels for its tiny plane. Unfortunately, the alternative fuel…

• via 124-Greek Mythology: The Fall — Myths and Legends

The Roman empire was made mighty through the hard work of slaves, but occasionally they escaped, banded together and fought back. The last and greatest slave rebellion was lead by Spartacus, a man who has come to symbolise the oppressed and resistance against tyranny. We begin the story of his life by looking at his…

• via Episode CV – Spartacus the Gladiator — Emperors of Rome

This is the second episode in a series where I converse with Classicists about either books or articles that they have published, their current research interests, or just unique classes and topics that they are teaching and exploring further. In today’s special guest episode, I am joined by Dr Rebecca Futo Kennedy, Associate Professor of Classical Studies…

• via **Special Guest Episode on Classics and Race/Ethnicity w/Rebecca Futo Kennedy** — The History of Ancient Greece Podcast

We are very excited to welcome back to the show our favourite history detective Lindsay Powell, author of several terrific books on Agrippa, Augustus and Germanicus.

• via Tiberius #7 – Lindsay Powell, Germanicus — Life Of The Caesars