Episode 1213
Murder in the Roman World
The Roman approach to murder is starkly different to how the modern world recognises it, and frankly, it’s a bit weird.
Dan Snow's History Hit · History Hit
May 30, 202341m 39s
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Show Notes
<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 about 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>
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