Death of the Roman Republic

The Roman Republic was led by elected leaders, who checked and balanced each other.  However, a lot changed over the nearly 500 years it existed; the Roman Republic became the Roman Empire, ruled by a single Roman Emperor. 

How did this happen, and how has your own country changed since its foundation?

Outro Music: “Into Uncertainty’’ from Jay Man - OurMusicBox.  Thumbnail made with Bannersnack.

Death of the Roman Republic (DOTRR) is an educational podcast, and any clips from other media is used to transform and elevate its educational content, using modern media to help people relate to a 2000 year old story. (Speaking as a not-Fair Use expert), DOTRR seeks to use Fair Use, in transforming media clips used for educational purposes, and in that Death of the Roman Republic will never make a profit (no advertisements, Patreon, etc.).  

*2024 update - Google Podcasts is apparently shutting down, I am attempting to upload to podcast to Spotify.  Fingers crossed this works, I nonetheless have an always will do this for fun, and do not seek to make any profit, and use media to elevate education (without outdated memes and references) through transformative means.

The Roman Republic is established!  In a few centuries, Rome blows up from a small settlement in Italy surrounded by enemies, to the master of the Mediterranean.  How did the Romans do it? Listen to find out!

Our essential question to keep in mind throughout the episode is: How did the Roman Republic become so powerful?

Outro Music: “Into Uncertainty’’ from Jay Man - OurMusicBox.  Thumbnail made with Bannersnack.

Death of the Roman Republic (DOTRR) is an educational podcast, and any clips from other media is used to transform and elevate its educational content, using modern media to help people relate to a 2000 year old story. (Speaking as a not-Fair Use expert), DOTRR seeks to use Fair Use, in transforming media clips used for educational purposes, and in that Death of the Roman Republic will never make a profit (no advertisements, Patreon, etc.).  

*2024 update - Google Podcasts is apparently shutting down, I am attempting to upload to podcast to Spotify.  Fingers crossed this works, I nonetheless have an always will do this for fun, and do not seek to make any profit, and use media to elevate education (without outdated memes and references) through transformative means.

The Roman Republic was built on a broken foundation; Roman culture, society, and government would, and did, poison the Republic.  We see how the Republic structured its government so no one person held all the power, the role of competition in Roman politicians and generals, the value of a politician’s auctoritas, why Romans loved war, and how the Republic (badly) governed its provinces.

Our essential question to keep in mind throughout the episode is: What motivated Romans to keep conquering their neighbors, and expand in size? And how would this motivation lead to instability?

Outro Music: “Into Uncertainty’’ from Jay Man - OurMusicBox.  Thumbnail made with Bannersnack.

Death of the Roman Republic (DOTRR) is an educational podcast, and any clips from other media is used to transform and elevate its educational content, using modern media to help people relate to a 2000 year old story. (Speaking as a not-Fair Use expert), DOTRR seeks to use Fair Use, in transforming media clips used for educational purposes, and in that Death of the Roman Republic will never make a profit (no advertisements, Patreon, etc.).  

*2024 update - Google Podcasts is apparently shutting down, I am attempting to upload to podcast to Spotify.  Fingers crossed this works, I nonetheless have an always will do this for fun, and do not seek to make any profit, and use media to elevate education (without outdated memes and references) through transformative means.

This is where the fun begins! We meet our first two power players in the Death of the Roman Republic.  Tiberius and Gaius Gracchus enter the Republic’s politics, and they aren’t playing the political game the way it had always been played.  They were not great generals who went to war to win fame and acclaim, but populists.  Tiberius began the Populares faction of Roman politics, and was opposed by the traditional, established, Optimates.  The Popularis and the Optimate ideologies would clash, and thousands of Romans were going to be killed for it.

Our essential question to keep in mind throughout the episode: Who are the Populares, who are the Optimates, and how do they seek to gain power and auctoritas?

Outro Music: “Into Uncertainty’’ from Jay Man - OurMusicBox.  Thumbnail made with Bannersnack.

Death of the Roman Republic (DOTRR) is an educational podcast, and any clips from other media is used to transform and elevate its educational content, using modern media to help people relate to a 2000 year old story. (Speaking as a not-Fair Use expert), DOTRR seeks to use Fair Use, in transforming media clips used for educational purposes, and in that Death of the Roman Republic will never make a profit (no advertisements, Patreon, etc.).  

*2024 update - Google Podcasts is apparently shutting down, I am attempting to upload to podcast to Spotify.  Fingers crossed this works, I nonetheless have an always will do this for fun, and do not seek to make any profit, and use media to elevate education (without outdated memes and references) through transformative means.

The Optimate Senate successfully killed the Populares Gracchi, but the Republic is now suffering under Optimate leadership.  A new man, Gaius Marius, will rise to lead the Republic through this crisis, and gain unprecedented power.  Additionally, Rome also goes to war with its eldest allies.

Our essential question to keep in mind throughout the episode is: What allowed Marius to stay in power?

Outro Music: “Into Uncertainty’’ from Jay Man - OurMusicBox.  Thumbnail made with Bannersnack.

Death of the Roman Republic (DOTRR) is an educational podcast, and any clips from other media is used to transform and elevate its educational content, using modern media to help people relate to a 2000 year old story. (Speaking as a not-Fair Use expert), DOTRR seeks to use Fair Use, in transforming media clips used for educational purposes, and in that Death of the Roman Republic will never make a profit (no advertisements, Patreon, etc.).  

*2024 update - Google Podcasts is apparently shutting down, I am attempting to upload to podcast to Spotify.  Fingers crossed this works, I nonetheless have an always will do this for fun, and do not seek to make any profit, and use media to elevate education (without outdated memes and references) through transformative means.

Lucius Cornelius Sulla was a former lieutenant of Marius, and was a strong commander in the Social War.  With a new threat facing the Republic in the East, it’s Sulla’s time to shine! But just as it’s about to go so right, it goes so wrong… In fact, a lot goes wrong for the Republic this episode!

Our essential question to keep in mind throughout the episode is: What is the benefit of controlling an army?

Outro Music: “Into Uncertainty’’ from Jay Man - OurMusicBox.  Thumbnail made with Bannersnack.

Death of the Roman Republic (DOTRR) is an educational podcast, and any clips from other media is used to transform and elevate its educational content, using modern media to help people relate to a 2000 year old story. (Speaking as a not-Fair Use expert), DOTRR seeks to use Fair Use, in transforming media clips used for educational purposes, and in that Death of the Roman Republic will never make a profit (no advertisements, Patreon, etc.).  

*2024 update - Google Podcasts is apparently shutting down, I am attempting to upload to podcast to Spotify.  Fingers crossed this works, I nonetheless have an always will do this for fun, and do not seek to make any profit, and use media to elevate education (without outdated memes and references) through transformative means.

With the end of Sulla’s vicious civil wars and dictatorship, the Republic can hopefully recover.  We follow the careers of two of Pompey’s most able subordinates: Gnaeus Pompey Magnus and Marcus Licinius Crassus.  Both men served Sulla well, and became very powerful with his help.  Now, without Sulla, they throw themselves into the Republic’s politics.  The two rivals have their strengths and weaknesses, and successes and failures.

Our essential question to keep in mind throughout the episode is: What happens if you become too successful in Roman politics?

Outro Music: “Into Uncertainty’’ from Jay Man - OurMusicBox.  Thumbnail made with Bannersnack.

Death of the Roman Republic (DOTRR) is an educational podcast, and any clips from other media is used to transform and elevate its educational content, using modern media to help people relate to a 2000 year old story. (Speaking as a not-Fair Use expert), DOTRR seeks to use Fair Use, in transforming media clips used for educational purposes, and in that Death of the Roman Republic will never make a profit (no advertisements, Patreon, etc.).  

*2024 update - Google Podcasts is apparently shutting down, I am attempting to upload to podcast to Spotify.  Fingers crossed this works, I nonetheless have an always will do this for fun, and do not seek to make any profit, and use media to elevate education (without outdated memes and references) through transformative means.

Pop the sparkling cider, we finally meet Gaius Julius Caesar! We’re going back in time a bit, to see how Caesar had been a background character in Roman politics - a small fish in a big pond.  We see Caesar’s early career, and how he tries to make a name for himself, and some of his misadventures, in the wacky world of the Roman Republic.

Our essential question to keep in mind throughout the episode is: What is Julius Caesar like?

Outro Music: “Into Uncertainty’’ from Jay Man - OurMusicBox.  Thumbnail made with Bannersnack.

Death of the Roman Republic (DOTRR) is an educational podcast, and any clips from other media is used to transform and elevate its educational content, using modern media to help people relate to a 2000 year old story. (Speaking as a not-Fair Use expert), DOTRR seeks to use Fair Use, in transforming media clips used for educational purposes, and in that Death of the Roman Republic will never make a profit (no advertisements, Patreon, etc.).  

*2024 update - Google Podcasts is apparently shutting down, I am attempting to upload to podcast to Spotify.  Fingers crossed this works, I nonetheless have an always will do this for fun, and do not seek to make any profit, and use media to elevate education (without outdated memes and references) through transformative means.

Marcus Tullius Cicero’s claim to fame is that he was Rome’s greatest orator, and in this episode, we see how the power of his words, shapes the minds of Romans, and shapes the Republic.  This episode, we also see how Cicero deals with a conspiracy: a hostile takeover of the Republic.  Will Cicero be able to save the Republic? What roles do Crassus, Caesar, and Cato the Younger play?  Listen to find out!

Our essential question to keep in mind throughout the episode is: What is Cicero’s political alignment? Is he more of a Popularis, or an Optimate?

Outro Music: “Into Uncertainty’’ from Jay Man - OurMusicBox.  Thumbnail made with Bannersnack.

Death of the Roman Republic (DOTRR) is an educational podcast, and any clips from other media is used to transform and elevate its educational content, using modern media to help people relate to a 2000 year old story. (Speaking as a not-Fair Use expert), DOTRR seeks to use Fair Use, in transforming media clips used for educational purposes, and in that Death of the Roman Republic will never make a profit (no advertisements, Patreon, etc.).  

*2024 update - Google Podcasts is apparently shutting down, I am attempting to upload to podcast to Spotify.  Fingers crossed this works, I nonetheless have an always will do this for fun, and do not seek to make any profit, and use media to elevate education (without outdated memes and references) through transformative means.

Returning to Julius Caesar, Caesar’s success as a politician was not guaranteed.  He still had a lot of debt, and he had some unpopular stances that were recently brought to bear.  Will Caesar be able to recover, and continue a viable career in politics? What will Caesar have to do to succeed? Listen and find out!

Our essential question to keep in mind throughout the episode is: What is the benefit of what would be the First Triumvirate to its members?

Outro Music: “Into Uncertainty’’ from Jay Man - OurMusicBox.  Thumbnail made with Bannersnack.

Death of the Roman Republic (DOTRR) is an educational podcast, and any clips from other media is used to transform and elevate its educational content, using modern media to help people relate to a 2000 year old story. (Speaking as a not-Fair Use expert), DOTRR seeks to use Fair Use, in transforming media clips used for educational purposes, and in that Death of the Roman Republic will never make a profit (no advertisements, Patreon, etc.).  

*2024 update - Google Podcasts is apparently shutting down, I am attempting to upload to podcast to Spotify.  Fingers crossed this works, I nonetheless have an always will do this for fun, and do not seek to make any profit, and use media to elevate education (without outdated memes and references) through transformative means.

The First Triumvirate had accomplished a lot of their goals.  Now, they struggle to hold it together.  Julius Caesar has a great opportunity in Gaul, though is surrounded by danger.  In Rome, Pompey Magnus and Crassus struggle to hold onto power.  The First Triumvirate threatens to break, all of their work for naught… 

Our essential question to keep in mind throughout the episode is: What was Rome’s philosophy of conquering territory? Why did non-Romans eventually stop fighting Roman conquest?

Outro Music: “Into Uncertainty’’ from Jay Man - OurMusicBox.  Thumbnail made with Bannersnack.

Death of the Roman Republic (DOTRR) is an educational podcast, and any clips from other media is used to transform and elevate its educational content, using modern media to help people relate to a 2000 year old story. (Speaking as a not-Fair Use expert), DOTRR seeks to use Fair Use, in transforming media clips used for educational purposes, and in that Death of the Roman Republic will never make a profit (no advertisements, Patreon, etc.).  

*2024 update - Google Podcasts is apparently shutting down, I am attempting to upload to podcast to Spotify.  Fingers crossed this works, I nonetheless have an always will do this for fun, and do not seek to make any profit, and use media to elevate education (without outdated memes and references) through transformative means.

Julius Caesar wants to come home to Rome after so many years of war in Gaul.  The problem? He can only return home under very specific conditions that will grant him legal immunity.  His enemies also want Caesar home, without legal immunity, so that they can tear him down.  Who will win the legal battle, and how might Pompey Magnus help? And of course, what will happen, if Caesar doesn’t get his way?  

Our essential question to keep in mind throughout the episode is: Was a new civil war inevitable?

Intro/Outro Music: “Into Uncertainty’’ from Jay Man - OurMusicBox.  Thumbnail made with Bannersnack.  “Tolling Bell” from soundbible.com.  “Proscription” sound effect obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com 

Death of the Roman Republic (DOTRR) is an educational podcast, and any clips from other media is used to transform and elevate its educational content, using modern media to help people relate to a 2000 year old story. (Speaking as a not-Fair Use expert), DOTRR seeks to use Fair Use, in transforming media clips used for educational purposes, and in that Death of the Roman Republic will never make a profit (no advertisements, Patreon, etc.).  

*2024 update - Google Podcasts is apparently shutting down, I am attempting to upload to podcast to Spotify.  Fingers crossed this works, I nonetheless have an always will do this for fun, and do not seek to make any profit, and use media to elevate education (without outdated memes and references) through transformative means.

Julius Caesar launched a civil war on Rome against Pompey Magnus and the Optimates.  Caesar’s civil war will take him across the Roman World, as he fights his enemies in Spain, and at Dyrrachium.  Pompey, the Optimates, and their forces will fight back, as the two sides fight for control of the Republic. 

Our essential question to keep in mind throughout the episode is: Who will win this civil war? The Caesareans, or Pompeians? What advantages and disadvantages does each side have?

Intro/Outro Music: “Into Uncertainty’’ from Jay Man - OurMusicBox.  Thumbnail made with Bannersnack.  “Tolling Bell” from soundbible.com.  “Proscription” sound effect obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com

Death of the Roman Republic (DOTRR) is an educational podcast, and any clips from other media is used to transform and elevate its educational content, using modern media to help people relate to a 2000 year old story. (Speaking as a not-Fair Use expert), DOTRR seeks to use Fair Use, in transforming media clips used for educational purposes, and in that Death of the Roman Republic will never make a profit (no advertisements, Patreon, etc.).  

*2024 update - Google Podcasts is apparently shutting down, I am attempting to upload to podcast to Spotify.  Fingers crossed this works, I nonetheless have an always will do this for fun, and do not seek to make any profit, and use media to elevate education (without outdated memes and references) through transformative means.

In this episode, Julius Caesar’s civil war against Pompey Magnus and the Optimates continues, and a decisive victor is decided.  We also glimpse at life in Ptolemaic Egypt, and introduce Queen Cleopatra.  We see the civil war she’s embroiled in, who she allies with to win her throne, and how that affects the Roman Republic.

Our essential question to keep in mind throughout the episode is: What did Pompey need to win the Civil War, and maintain power after, if he won? And what did Caesar need to win the Civil War, and maintain power after, if he won?

Suicide is a prevalent theme in this episode, and is mentioned a lot at the end of the episode.  In one instance, a historical figures suicide is descriptive, and some may consider it graphic.  This is in no way meant to glorify suicide, but so we can understand why this historical figure did what he did, and how that affected others.  If you would like an edited MP3 of this episode with less descriptive elements, you can contact the show by emailing dotrrpod@gmail.com. 

The US National Suicide Prevention Hotline is 1-800-273-8255 if you feel like you need support. 

Intro/Outro Music: “Into Uncertainty’’ from Jay Man - OurMusicBox.  Thumbnail made with Bannersnack.  “Smooth and Sexy R&B” 

Death of the Roman Republic (DOTRR) is an educational podcast, and any clips from other media is used to transform and elevate its educational content, using modern media to help people relate to a 2000 year old story. (Speaking as a not-Fair Use expert), DOTRR seeks to use Fair Use, in transforming media clips used for educational purposes, and in that Death of the Roman Republic will never make a profit (no advertisements, Patreon, etc.).  

*2024 update - Google Podcasts is apparently shutting down, I am attempting to upload to podcast to Spotify.  Fingers crossed this works, I nonetheless have an always will do this for fun, and do not seek to make any profit, and use media to elevate education (without outdated memes and references) through transformative means.

Julius Caesar won his civil war! Caesar’s civil war proved that there was a lot wrong with the Republic, and there were a lot of issues that needed to be fixed.  Julius Caesar was made a dictator for 10 years, and then life, to fix these issues.  While some chafed under Caesar’s dictatorship, Caesar felt his position was safe, as he restored the Republic with his unlimited power.

Our essential question to keep in mind through the episode is: Why did Julius Caesar do what he did?

Intro/Outro Music: “Into Uncertainty’’ from Jay Man - OurMusicBox.  Thumbnail made with Bannersnack.  “Smooth and Sexy R&B” 

Death of the Roman Republic (DOTRR) is an educational podcast, and any clips from other media is used to transform and elevate its educational content, using modern media to help people relate to a 2000 year old story. (Speaking as a not-Fair Use expert), DOTRR seeks to use Fair Use, in transforming media clips used for educational purposes, and in that Death of the Roman Republic will never make a profit (no advertisements, Patreon, etc.).  

*2024 update - Google Podcasts is apparently shutting down, I am attempting to upload to podcast to Spotify.  Fingers crossed this works, I nonetheless have an always will do this for fun, and do not seek to make any profit, and use media to elevate education (without outdated memes and references) through transformative means.

Julius Caesar was assassinated by conspirators like Brutus, Cassius, and Decimus Brutus.  Now, without a supreme leader like Caesar, politicians like the conspirators, and others like Cicero, Mark Antony, Lepidus, and new kids on the block like Sextus Pompey and Octavian, now struggled for power in the Republic.  Would there be peace in the Republic, or more war?

Our essential question to keep in mind through the episode is: What would Roman politicians do in the wake of Caesar’s death?

Intro/Outro Music: “Into Uncertainty’’ from Jay Man - OurMusicBox.  Thumbnail made with Bannersnack.  “Proscription” sound effect obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com

Death of the Roman Republic (DOTRR) is an educational podcast, and any clips from other media is used to transform and elevate its educational content, using modern media to help people relate to a 2000 year old story. (Speaking as a not-Fair Use expert), DOTRR seeks to use Fair Use, in transforming media clips used for educational purposes, and in that Death of the Roman Republic will never make a profit (no advertisements, Patreon, etc.).  

*2024 update - Google Podcasts is apparently shutting down, I am attempting to upload to podcast to Spotify.  Fingers crossed this works, I nonetheless have an always will do this for fun, and do not seek to make any profit, and use media to elevate education (without outdated memes and references) through transformative means.

With the death of Julius Caesar, civil war returned; the Second Triumvirate was set to fight the Liberators, Brutus and Cassius.  Whoever won the battle, would have control of the Republic.  Who would win, and what would they do with control of the Republic?

Our essential question to keep in mind through the episode is: Who is the most powerful politician in the Republic?

Intro/Outro Music: “Into Uncertainty’’ from Jay Man - OurMusicBox.  Thumbnail made with Bannersnack.  “Proscription” sound effect obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com.  “Smooth and Sexy R&B” 

Death of the Roman Republic (DOTRR) is an educational podcast, and any clips from other media is used to transform and elevate its educational content, using modern media to help people relate to a 2000 year old story. (Speaking as a not-Fair Use expert), DOTRR seeks to use Fair Use, in transforming media clips used for educational purposes, and in that Death of the Roman Republic will never make a profit (no advertisements, Patreon, etc.).  

*2024 update - Google Podcasts is apparently shutting down, I am attempting to upload to podcast to Spotify.  Fingers crossed this works, I nonetheless have an always will do this for fun, and do not seek to make any profit, and use media to elevate education (without outdated memes and references) through transformative means.

Antony and Octavian had control of the Republic between them; Antony ruled the Eastern Republic, and Octavian the West.  However, each had their own challenges in their territory: Antony was going to invade Parthia, and Octavian had to eliminate the rogue Sextus Pompey; would they succeed, or would they fail?

Our essential question to keep in mind throughout the episode is: Who is the most powerful politician in the Republic?

Outro Music: “Into Uncertainty’’ from Jay Man - OurMusicBox.  Thumbnail made with Bannersnack.

Death of the Roman Republic (DOTRR) is an educational podcast, and any clips from other media is used to transform and elevate its educational content, using modern media to help people relate to a 2000 year old story. (Speaking as a not-Fair Use expert), DOTRR seeks to use Fair Use, in transforming media clips used for educational purposes, and in that Death of the Roman Republic will never make a profit (no advertisements, Patreon, etc.).  

*2024 update - Google Podcasts is apparently shutting down, I am attempting to upload to podcast to Spotify.  Fingers crossed this works, I nonetheless have an always will do this for fun, and do not seek to make any profit, and use media to elevate education (without outdated memes and references) through transformative means.

Antony’s and Octavian’s relationship had drastically changed over the years.  Once enemies, they had become allies.  However, their antagonizations of each other flared up again.  The two would meet at Actium, to settle their differences.  Their meeting, had quite the effect on the Roman Republic, the Roman Empire, and history…

Our essential question to keep in mind throughout the episode is: What events led up to Actium, and what would happen after Actium? 

Outro Music: “Into Uncertainty’’ from Jay Man - OurMusicBox.  Thumbnail made with Bannersnack.

Death of the Roman Republic (DOTRR) is an educational podcast, and any clips from other media is used to transform and elevate its educational content, using modern media to help people relate to a 2000 year old story. (Speaking as a not-Fair Use expert), DOTRR seeks to use Fair Use, in transforming media clips used for educational purposes, and in that Death of the Roman Republic will never make a profit (no advertisements, Patreon, etc.).  

*2024 update - Google Podcasts is apparently shutting down, I am attempting to upload to podcast to Spotify.  Fingers crossed this works, I nonetheless have an always will do this for fun, and do not seek to make any profit, and use media to elevate education (without outdated memes and references) through transformative means.

In the penultimate episode, the Roman Republic dies, with the ascension of Rome’s first emperor.  He played the game viciously, and with no more rivals, the Roman Empire, was his.

Our essential question to keep in mind throughout the episode is: How did the Roman Republic die?

Suicide is a prevalent theme in this episode, and is mentioned a lot at the end of the episode.  In one instance, a historical figures suicide is descriptive, and some may consider it graphic.  This is in no way meant to glorify suicide, but so we can understand why this historical figure did what he did, and how that affected others.  If you would like an edited MP3 of this episode with less descriptive elements, you can contact the show by emailing dotrrpod@gmail.com. 

The US National Suicide Prevention Hotline is 1-800-273-8255 if you feel like you need support. 

Intro/Outro Music: “Into Uncertainty’’ from Jay Man - OurMusicBox.  Thumbnail made with Bannersnack.  “Tolling Bell” from soundbible.com.  “Proscription” sound effect obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com.  “Smooth and Sexy R&B” 

Death of the Roman Republic (DOTRR) is an educational podcast, and any clips from other media is used to transform and elevate its educational content, using modern media to help people relate to a 2000 year old story. (Speaking as a not-Fair Use expert), DOTRR seeks to use Fair Use, in transforming media clips used for educational purposes, and in that Death of the Roman Republic will never make a profit (no advertisements, Patreon, etc.).  

*2024 update - Google Podcasts is apparently shutting down, I am attempting to upload to podcast to Spotify.  Fingers crossed this works, I nonetheless have an always will do this for fun, and do not seek to make any profit, and use media to elevate education (without outdated memes and references) through transformative means.

In the series finale, we examine the very long reign of Rome’s first emperor, Augustus.  What did he succeed at, and where did he fail?  *NOTE* Death of the Roman Republic’s podcast feed will not be inactive, and I have a series of one-off episodes planned for the rest of 2020 and 2021.  This will include a remaster of this episode at some point; the remastered episode will follow Augustus’ life chronological order, rather than in thematic order like this version.  If you would prefer to listen to Augustus’ life in chronological order, check if “Chapter 20 Remastered: Imperator Caesar Divi Filius Augustus” is available.

Our essential question to keep in mind this episode is: Why was Augustus never assassinated, and why did no Roman seriously challenge Augustus’ rule, or ever try to restore the Republic?

Intro/Outro Music: “Into Uncertainty’’ from Jay Man - OurMusicBox.  Thumbnail made with Bannersnack.  “Proscription” sound effect obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com.  

Death of the Roman Republic (DOTRR) is an educational podcast, and any clips from other media is used to transform and elevate its educational content, using modern media to help people relate to a 2000 year old story. (Speaking as a not-Fair Use expert), DOTRR seeks to use Fair Use, in transforming media clips used for educational purposes, and in that Death of the Roman Republic will never make a profit (no advertisements, Patreon, etc.).  

*2024 update - Google Podcasts is apparently shutting down, I am attempting to upload to podcast to Spotify.  Fingers crossed this works, I nonetheless have an always will do this for fun, and do not seek to make any profit, and use media to elevate education (without outdated memes and references) through transformative means.

My friend Alec from "Red 5 Radio: A Star Wars Podcast" hopped on the mic with me to ask me your Q and A questions! It's a little awkward, a little silly, and a lot of fun.

Check out Alec's awesome show! Listen to Red 5 Radio on Spotify, and follow the show on Twitter.  

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Death of the Roman Republic (DOTRR) is an educational podcast, and any clips from other media is used to transform and elevate its educational content, using modern media to help people relate to a 2000 year old story. (Speaking as a not-Fair Use expert), DOTRR seeks to use Fair Use, in transforming media clips used for educational purposes, and in that Death of the Roman Republic will never make a profit (no advertisements, Patreon, etc.).  

*2024 update - Google Podcasts is apparently shutting down, I am attempting to upload to podcast to Spotify.  Fingers crossed this works, I nonetheless have an always will do this for fun, and do not seek to make any profit, and use media to elevate education (without outdated memes and references) through transformative means.

In this post-series episode, we look at how the name of Rome’s first emperor, Imperator Caesar Divi Filius Augustus, has spread around the world.  Whether you realize it or not, Augustus’s name is embedded in names, places, and organizations around the world.

This is also a YouTube video you can view at: https://youtu.be/qH4lAbdbfYU

It is on “Death of the Roman Republic Podcast” on YouTube.  You should still be able to follow along okay just listening to this audio, but may find the occasional visual helpful from the Youtube video.

Outro Music: “Into Uncertainty’’ from Jay Man - OurMusicBox.  Thumbnail made with Bannersnack.

Death of the Roman Republic (DOTRR) is an educational podcast, and any clips from other media is used to transform and elevate its educational content, using modern media to help people relate to a 2000 year old story. (Speaking as a not-Fair Use expert), DOTRR seeks to use Fair Use, in transforming media clips used for educational purposes, and in that Death of the Roman Republic will never make a profit (no advertisements, Patreon, etc.).  

*2024 update - Google Podcasts is apparently shutting down, I am attempting to upload to podcast to Spotify.  Fingers crossed this works, I nonetheless have an always will do this for fun, and do not seek to make any profit, and use media to elevate education (without outdated memes and references) through transformative means.

In this post-series episode, we examine the life of Servilia - mother of Brutus, lover of Julius Caesar, sister to Cato the Younger.  Servilia's life was connected to so many events in the death of the Roman Republic, and is the first woman who will be examined in a short series of other notable women in the death of the Roman Republic.

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Death of the Roman Republic (DOTRR) is an educational podcast, and any clips from other media is used to transform and elevate its educational content, using modern media to help people relate to a 2000 year old story. (Speaking as a not-Fair Use expert), DOTRR seeks to use Fair Use, in transforming media clips used for educational purposes, and in that Death of the Roman Republic will never make a profit (no advertisements, Patreon, etc.).  

*2024 update - Google Podcasts is apparently shutting down, I am attempting to upload to podcast to Spotify.  Fingers crossed this works, I nonetheless have an always will do this for fun, and do not seek to make any profit, and use media to elevate education (without outdated memes and references) through transformative means.

In this post-series episode, we examine the life of Fulvia - the wife of Clodius, the wife of Mark Antony, and one-time mother-in-law to Octavian.  In Fulvia’s short life, she broke a lot of norms, and was even involved in a civil war.  Fulvia played a role in the death of the Roman Republic, and is the second woman who will be examined in a short series of other notable women from this period.

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Death of the Roman Republic (DOTRR) is an educational podcast, and any clips from other media is used to transform and elevate its educational content, using modern media to help people relate to a 2000 year old story. (Speaking as a not-Fair Use expert), DOTRR seeks to use Fair Use, in transforming media clips used for educational purposes, and in that Death of the Roman Republic will never make a profit (no advertisements, Patreon, etc.).  

*2024 update - Google Podcasts is apparently shutting down, I am attempting to upload to podcast to Spotify.  Fingers crossed this works, I nonetheless have an always will do this for fun, and do not seek to make any profit, and use media to elevate education (without outdated memes and references) through transformative means.

In this post-series episode, we examine the life of Octavia.  She was the wife of Mark Antony, and was a useful pawn for her brother Octavian.  Octavia played a large role in the death of the Roman Republic, and would live to become a member of the imperial family, sister to the first Roman Emperor.  Octavia is the third woman examined in a short series of notable women from this period.

Link to the very helpful thesis I found! https://tigerprints.clemson.edu/all_theses/2738/

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Death of the Roman Republic (DOTRR) is an educational podcast, and any clips from other media is used to transform and elevate its educational content, using modern media to help people relate to a 2000 year old story. (Speaking as a not-Fair Use expert), DOTRR seeks to use Fair Use, in transforming media clips used for educational purposes, and in that Death of the Roman Republic will never make a profit (no advertisements, Patreon, etc.).  

*2024 update - Google Podcasts is apparently shutting down, I am attempting to upload to podcast to Spotify.  Fingers crossed this works, I nonetheless have an always will do this for fun, and do not seek to make any profit, and use media to elevate education (without outdated memes and references) through transformative means.

In part one of this post-series episode, we examine about half of the life of Livia; she was the wife of Augustus, and Rome's de facto first empress.  Livia is the fourth woman examined in a short series of notable women from this period.  

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Death of the Roman Republic (DOTRR) is an educational podcast, and any clips from other media is used to transform and elevate its educational content, using modern media to help people relate to a 2000 year old story. (Speaking as a not-Fair Use expert), DOTRR seeks to use Fair Use, in transforming media clips used for educational purposes, and in that Death of the Roman Republic will never make a profit (no advertisements, Patreon, etc.).  

*2024 update - Google Podcasts is apparently shutting down, I am attempting to upload to podcast to Spotify.  Fingers crossed this works, I nonetheless have an always will do this for fun, and do not seek to make any profit, and use media to elevate education (without outdated memes and references) through transformative means.

Part two in an examination of Livia's life.  As the empress consort, she was near the center of a lot of drama in the Julio-Claudian dynasty.  Livia is the fourth woman examined in a short series of notable women from this period.  

I got a lot of help in sampling from Twitter friends Mia and Liv! You can follow Mia @obscenerity, and Liv @catboycatilina!

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Death of the Roman Republic (DOTRR) is an educational podcast, and any clips from other media is used to transform and elevate its educational content, using modern media to help people relate to a 2000 year old story. (Speaking as a not-Fair Use expert), DOTRR seeks to use Fair Use, in transforming media clips used for educational purposes, and in that Death of the Roman Republic will never make a profit (no advertisements, Patreon, etc.).  

*2024 update - Google Podcasts is apparently shutting down, I am attempting to upload to podcast to Spotify.  Fingers crossed this works, I nonetheless have an always will do this for fun, and do not seek to make any profit, and use media to elevate education (without outdated memes and references) through transformative means.

Concluding our examination on the life of Livia, we examine the final years of her life, the drama she was involved in, and events she witnessed in her son’s reign as Rome’s second emperor.  

I got a lot of help in sampling from Twitter friends Mia and Liv! You can follow Mia @obscenerity, and Liv @catboycatilina!

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Death of the Roman Republic (DOTRR) is an educational podcast, and any clips from other media is used to transform and elevate its educational content, using modern media to help people relate to a 2000 year old story. (Speaking as a not-Fair Use expert), DOTRR seeks to use Fair Use, in transforming media clips used for educational purposes, and in that Death of the Roman Republic will never make a profit (no advertisements, Patreon, etc.).  

*2024 update - Google Podcasts is apparently shutting down, I am attempting to upload to podcast to Spotify.  Fingers crossed this works, I nonetheless have an always will do this for fun, and do not seek to make any profit, and use media to elevate education (without outdated memes and references) through transformative means.

While Cleopatra of Egypt was not a Roman woman, her life is intertwined in the death of the Roman Republic.  This post-series episode examines the early life and reign of Cleopatra, and gives an overview of the Ptolemaic Dynasty she comes from.

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Death of the Roman Republic (DOTRR) is an educational podcast, and any clips from other media is used to transform and elevate its educational content, using modern media to help people relate to a 2000 year old story. (Speaking as a not-Fair Use expert), DOTRR seeks to use Fair Use, in transforming media clips used for educational purposes, and in that Death of the Roman Republic will never make a profit (no advertisements, Patreon, etc.).  

*2024 update - Google Podcasts is apparently shutting down, I am attempting to upload to podcast to Spotify.  Fingers crossed this works, I nonetheless have an always will do this for fun, and do not seek to make any profit, and use media to elevate education (without outdated memes and references) through transformative means.

Concluding our examination of Queen Cleopatra of Egypt, her reign was very much affected by the Roman Republic’s politics, and her sense of security was rocked after the assassination of Julius Caesar.  Cleopatra would ally herself to Mark Antony, for the rest of her life.

The US National Suicide Prevention Hotline is 1-800-273-8255 if you feel like you need support. 

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Death of the Roman Republic (DOTRR) is an educational podcast, and any clips from other media is used to transform and elevate its educational content, using modern media to help people relate to a 2000 year old story. (Speaking as a not-Fair Use expert), DOTRR seeks to use Fair Use, in transforming media clips used for educational purposes, and in that Death of the Roman Republic will never make a profit (no advertisements, Patreon, etc.).  

*2024 update - Google Podcasts is apparently shutting down, I am attempting to upload to podcast to Spotify.  Fingers crossed this works, I nonetheless have an always will do this for fun, and do not seek to make any profit, and use media to elevate education (without outdated memes and references) through transformative means.

Death of the Roman Republic is reviewing the 2005 HBO Original Series, Rome! My friends, BP, Cole, and Jacob, are joining me to review the series, all of whom will bring a unique insight.

This is a little preview of what the new series/season will be, still on this DOTRR feed!

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DOTRR’s first episode reviewing HBO’s Rome's first episode, “The Stolen Eagle”! Friends and I summarize the episode, speculate about the show, and take a quiz on historical accuracy in a fun episode that is entirely too long.

“The Stolen Eagle” - Season 1, Episode 1.

Death of the Roman Republic ep that corresponds to this episode: https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-rwtxh-e67fbf

The Great Wilds: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcqrajk4r_m_QDGniLhXV_g

Jacob’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/SoupCatFishYOLO

BP’s Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/bpoilspill98/

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DOTRR’s review of HBO’s Rome’s second episode, “How Titus Pullo Brought Down the Republic.”  Friends and I summarize the episode, speculate about the show, and take a quiz on historical accuracy!

“How Titus Pullo Brought Down the Republic” - Season 1, Episode 2.

Death of the Roman Republic ep that corresponds to this episode: https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-td4yk-e6cb18

The Great Wilds: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcqrajk4r_m_QDGniLhXV_g

Jacob’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/SoupCatFishYOLO

BP’s Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/bpoilspill98/

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DOTRR’s review of HBO’s Rome’s third episode, “An Owl in a Thornbush.”  Friends and I summarize the episode, speculate about the show, and take a quiz on historical accuracy!

“An Owl in a Thornbush” - Season 1, Episode 3.

Death of the Roman Republic ep that corresponds to this episode: https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-kejni-e6cc2b

The Great Wilds: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcqrajk4r_m_QDGniLhXV_g

Jacob’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/SoupCatFishYOLO

BP’s Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/bpoilspill98/

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DOTRR’s review of HBO’s Rome’s fourth episode, “Stealing from Saturn.”  Friends and I summarize the episode, speculate about the show, and take a quiz on historical accuracy!

“Stealing from Saturn” - Season 1, Episode 4.

Death of the Roman Republic ep that corresponds to this episode: https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-kejni-e6cc2b

The Great Wilds: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcqrajk4r_m_QDGniLhXV_g

Jacob’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/SoupCatFishYOLO

BP’s Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/bpoilspill98/

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DOTRR’s review of HBO’s Rome’s fifth episode, “The Ram Has Touched the Wall.”  Friends and I summarize the episode, speculate about the show, and take a quiz on historical accuracy!

“The Ram Has Touched the Wall” - Season 1, Episode 5.

Death of the Roman Republic ep that corresponds to this episode: https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-kejni-e6cc2b

The Great Wilds: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcqrajk4r_m_QDGniLhXV_g

Jacob’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/SoupCatFishYOLO

BP’s Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/bpoilspill98/

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Halfway through Season 1! DOTRR’s review of HBO’s Rome’s sixth episode, “Egeria.”  Friends and I summarize the episode, speculate about the show, and talk about our favorite characters!

“Egeria” - Season 1, Episode 6.

Death of the Roman Republic ep that corresponds to this episode: 

The Great Wilds: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcqrajk4r_m_QDGniLhXV_g

Jacob’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/SoupCatFishYOLO

BP’s Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/bpoilspill98/

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DOTRR’s review of HBO’s Rome’s seventh episode, “Pharsalus.”  Friends and I summarize the episode, speculate about the show, and take a quiz on historical accuracy!

“Pharsalus” - Season 1, Episode 7.

Death of the Roman Republic ep that corresponds to this episode: https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-ggzfc-e6cdb0

Cole’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/Lil_Borty

The Great Wilds: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcqrajk4r_m_QDGniLhXV_g

Jacob’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/SoupCatFishYOLO

BP’s Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/bpoilspill98/

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DOTRR’s review of HBO’s Rome’s eighth episode, “Caesarion.”  Friends and I summarize the episode, speculate about the show, take a quiz on historical accuracy, and talk about poetry!

“Caesarion” - Season 1, Episode 8.

Death of the Roman Republic ep that corresponds to this episode: https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-ggzfc-e6cdb0

The Lady of the Library Video on Cleopatra’s Ethnicity: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O3d1c4l1pgM

Cole’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/Lil_Borty

The Great Wilds: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcqrajk4r_m_QDGniLhXV_g

Jacob’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/SoupCatFishYOLO

BP’s Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/bpoilspill98/

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DOTRR’s review of HBO’s Rome’s ninth episode, “Utica.”  Friends and I summarize the episode, speculate about the show, and talk about our favorite characters (again)!

“Utica” - Season 1, Episode 9.

Death of the Roman Republic ep that corresponds to this episode: https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-ggzfc-e6cdb0

Cole’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/Lil_Borty

The Great Wilds: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcqrajk4r_m_QDGniLhXV_g

Jacob’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/SoupCatFishYOLO

BP’s Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/bpoilspill98/

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DOTRR’s review of HBO’s Rome’s tenth episode, “Triumph.”  Friends and I summarize the episode, speculate about the show, and take a quiz on historical accuracy!

“Triumph” - Season 1, Episode 10.

Death of the Roman Republic ep that corresponds to this episode: https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-3s6jy-e6da2e

Cob Does Music: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdETpAXkLhh372xKRunx1nQ/featured

Jacob’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/SoupCatFishYOLO

BP’s Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/bpoilspill98/

Cole’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/Lil_Borty

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DOTRR’s review of HBO’s Rome’s eeleventh episode, “The Spoils.”  Friends and I summarize the episode, speculate about the show, and take a quiz on eels!

“The Spoils” - Season 1, Episode 11.

Death of the Roman Republic ep that corresponds to this episode: https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-3s6jy-e6da2e

The Great Wilds: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcqrajk4r_m_QDGniLhXV_g

Jacob’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/SoupCatFishYOLO

BP’s Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/bpoilspill98/

Cole’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/Lil_Borty

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DOTRR’s review of HBO’s Rome’s season 1 finale, “Kalends of February.”  Friends and I summarize the episode, talk about it, and have some fun!

“The Kalends of February” - Season 1, Episode 12.

Death of the Roman Republic ep that corresponds to this episode: https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-3s6jy-e6da2e

The Great Wilds: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcqrajk4r_m_QDGniLhXV_g

Jacob’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/SoupCatFishYOLO

BP’s Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/bpoilspill98/

Cole’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/Lil_Borty

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After finishing the entirety of HBO's "Rome" Season 1, Jacob, Cole, BP, and I share some thoughts about the season!

This will (probably) be the last episode in the DOTRR feed for a while, but do expect content in 2023, and hopefully, our review of Season 2 in Summer 2023!

Death of the Roman Republic Chapters 1-14 are relevant to the events of the first season of "Rome" https://www.podbean.com/pu/pbblog-sdxpt-884b6a

The Great Wilds: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcqrajk4r_m_QDGniLhXV_g

Jacob’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/SoupCatFishYOLO

BP’s Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/bpoilspill98/

Cole’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/Lil_Borty

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DOTRR is back, just before the end of 2023! Enjoy DOTRR’s review of HBO’s Rome’s season 2 premiere, “Passover.”  Friends and I summarize the episode, talk about it, and have some fun!

“Passover” - Season 2, Episode 1.

Death of the Roman Republic ep that corresponds to this episode: https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-9a57r-e6e766

BP Movie Review Hour on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4H3hwsITLhPw6olm8Ln7Mi?si=6199d2b58f3344a3

BP Movie Review Hour on Apple Pods: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bp-movie-review-hour/id1692116649

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Enjoy DOTRR’s review of HBO’s Rome’s season 2, episode 2, “Son of Hades.”  Friends and I summarize the episode, talk about it, and have some fun!

“Son of Hades” - Season 2, Episode 2.

Death of the Roman Republic ep that corresponds to this episode: https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-9a57r-e6e766

BP Movie Review Hour on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4H3hwsITLhPw6olm8Ln7Mi?si=6199d2b58f3344a3

BP Movie Review Hour on Apple Pods: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bp-movie-review-hour/id1692116649

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Enjoy DOTRR’s review of HBO’s Rome’s season 2, episode 3, “These Being the Words of Marcus Tullius Cicero.”  Friends and I summarize the episode, talk about it, and have some fun!

“These Being the Words of Marcus Tullius Cicero” - Season 2, Episode 3.

Death of the Roman Republic ep that corresponds to this episode: https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-9a57r-e6e766

BP Movie Review Hour on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4H3hwsITLhPw6olm8Ln7Mi?si=6199d2b58f3344a3

BP Movie Review Hour on Apple Pods: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bp-movie-review-hour/id1692116649

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Enjoy DOTRR’s review of HBO’s Rome’s season 2, episode 4, “Testudo et Lepus (The Tortoise and the Hare).”  Friends and I summarize the episode, talk about it, and have some fun!

“Testudo et Lepus (The Tortoise and the Hare)” - Season 2, Episode 4.

Death of the Roman Republic ep that corresponds to this episode: https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-9a57r-e6e766

BP Movie Review Hour on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4H3hwsITLhPw6olm8Ln7Mi?si=6199d2b58f3344a3

BP Movie Review Hour on Apple Pods: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bp-movie-review-hour/id1692116649

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Enjoy DOTRR’s review of HBO’s Rome’s season 2, episode 5, “Heroes of the Republic.”  Friends and I summarize the episode, talk about it, and have some fun!

“Heroes of the Republic” - Season 2, Episode 5.

Death of the Roman Republic ep that corresponds to this episode: https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-9a57r-e6e766

BP Movie Review Hour on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4H3hwsITLhPw6olm8Ln7Mi?si=6199d2b58f3344a3

BP Movie Review Hour on Apple Pods: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bp-movie-review-hour/id1692116649

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