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Fire in Ancient Rome!
Fire Protection in Ancient Rome Hi everyone, Professor Bob Packett here. I trust you’re well. Entitled “Ancient Municipal Fire Fighters” today’s history podcast is a short overview of the fire hazards found in ancient Rome an...
Spartacus - fool or hero for leading the Slave Revolt?
From 140BC to - 70BC the might of Rome faced three major slave revolts, but the one which stung the Empire most was led by Spartacus - a pretty much unheard of slave from Thrace (Bulgaria today). The Roman backlash that ensued from the rebellion led...
Caracatus: defying the Roman invasion of Britain
‘Caracatus, flying hither and thither, testified that this was the day, this the battle which would be the start of either the recovery of their freedom or of eternal slavery… As he said such things as these, the crowd bayed its approval; eac...
A Roman History from village to Empire
The Roman Empire rose to unrivalled prominence in spectacular fashion. We discuss why and how they quickly became known almost as the ancient world’s policemen establishing Pax Romana, ‘Roman peace.’ More than thousand years ago, th...
