Murder in the Roman World

<p>The Ancient Romans are often thought of as ahead of their time. They invented concrete, sophisticated road systems and even underfloor heating.</p><br><p>But their approach to murder is starkly different to how the modern world recognises it, and frankly it’s a bit weird. These people saw 26 emperors murdered in one 50-year period, and would watch people being killed for entertainment in the Colosseum.</p><br><p>Today Kate is Betwixt the Sheets with Emma Southon to talk murder in Ancient Rome.</p><br><p>You can find out more about Emma's book<a href="https://www.emmasouthon.com/a-fatal-thing-happened-on-the-way-to-the-forum" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><u> here.</u></a></p><br><p>WARNING: There is adult content and explicit words in this episode.</p><br><p>Senior producer: Charlotte Long. Producer: Sophie Gee. Mixed by Stuart Beckwith.</p><br><p>Betwixt the Sheets: The History of Sex, Scandal & Society. A podcast by History Hit.</p><br><p>For more History Hit content, subscribe to our newsletters <a href="https://www.historyhit.com/sign-up-to-history-hit/?utm_source=timelinenewsletter&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=Timeline+Podcast+Campaign" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><u>here.</u></a>&nbsp;</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>