Tribunus Plebis Podcast

Jul 02 2024 80 ep. 38 mins 61
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The Tribunus Plebis (The Tribune of the People) was the most important check on power of the Roman Senate and magistrates. Join us as we carry on this tradition and speak plainly and truthfully to, and about, power.

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