Pompey the Great and the Fall of the Roman Republic

May 14 2017 13 ep. 51 mins 7
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A highly detailed and thorough examination of the life and times of one of Rome's greatest generals.

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Episode 11: BONUS! Roman Warfare

May 14 2017 52 mins  
In our latest installment, we diverge from our usual timeline and enter into a discussion of Roman Warfare in general. Hope you enjoy!

Episode 10 - The Pirate Menace pt. 2

Dec 11 2016 51 mins  
This episode is the meat and potatoes of the war against piracy. We talk legates, strategy, and the politics of war. Also a few obligatory pirate jokes.

Episode 9 - The Pirate Menace Pt. 1

Aug 09 2016 45 mins  
With the Carthaginians long since eradicated from the Mediterranean, the seas become lawless hosts to a growing number of pirates. The problem gets so bad for Rome that it threatens their very survival. Rome again turns to a strong man and the strongest man of the day just so happens to be, Pompey the Great!

Episode 8 The Consulship of Pompey and Crassus

Jul 31 2016 2 mins  
In this episode we see two of the soon-to-be most powerful men in Rome get their first taste of the most powerful position in Rome, The Consulship. The two vary in style and end the year on uneasy terms and setting the tone for the rest of their careers.

Episode 7 The War with Sertorius (Spanish War)

Jul 18 2016 50 mins  
With the civil war under control in Italy, the Roman eyes look toward Spain. The skilled general Sertorius builds a stronghold that begins to threaten Rome, reminding Romans of Hannibals invasion yet again. Pompey and M. Pius are sent to put an end to Sertorius, but Sertorius doesnt go without a fight!

Episode 6 The Lepidus Affair

May 26 2016 51 mins  
After Sulla molds Rome into his own image, upstarts begin to stir the crowd once again. They get help from an unlikely ally - Pompey the Great. Pompey lends his support for the consul Lepidus against Sulla's wishes only to squash his rebellion later. Puzzling politics indeed.

Episode 5 The African Conquest

May 16 2016 34 mins  
Pompey continues his butchery into Africa. Pompey's troops show themselves as incredibly loyal and Pompey demonstrates his incredible leadership skills. Returning home, Pompey is able to secure a triumph for his actions, although it is unusual for such a young man to receive such an honor.

Episode 4 - The Civil War Continues

May 08 2016 46 mins  
Sulla with Pompey and Metellius Pius, settle affairs in Italy with a dust up. Carbo and whats left of the resistance surrounding Rome scatters fleeing to Sicily. Pompey invades Sicily and earns the title of "adulescentulus carnifex" but did he deserve the title?

Episode 3 - The Rising Son Part 3

Mar 27 2016 35 mins  
The Civil War concludes with Pompey hunting down Sulla's enemies. The Metelli Family reaches its peak in power and prestige as Sulla begins is hour of reckoning.

Episode 2 - The Rising Son Pt. 2

Mar 27 2016 52 mins  
The early life of Pompey continues to be explored. In the heart of the civil war, we see betrayal and bravado as Roman fights Roman for the control of the Republic.