Emperors & Scandals in Ancient Rome with Mary Beard

<p>What happens at a Roman emperor's dinner party? Why would you be lucky to get out alive? And how are emperors even chosen?</p><br><p>Joining Kate today is the one, the only Mary Beard, to take us back to Ancient Rome and help separate the facts from the myths.</p><br><p>Mary's latest book,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.waterstones.com/book/emperor-of-rome/mary-beard/9781846683794" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Emperor of Rome</a>, is out now in paperback.This episode was edited and produced by Stuart Beckwith. The senior producer was Charlotte Long.</p><br><p>Enjoy unlimited access to award-winning original documentaries that are released weekly and AD-FREE podcasts. </p><br><p>Sign&nbsp;<a href="https://www.historyhit.com/subscription/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>&nbsp;for up to 50% for 3 months using code BETWIXT.</p><br><p>You can take part in our listener survey<a href="https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/6FFT7MK" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">&nbsp;here</a>.</p><br><p>Betwixt the Sheets: History of Sex, Scandal & Society is a History Hit podcast.</p> <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>