The Partial Historians

As the times fly by, the Romans continue to contend with Lars Porsenna and the consequences of the Tarquinii on the development of the political character of the City.In this episode, follow the unfurling of narratives from Livy and Dionysius of Halicarnassus that seem a little too odd to be believed, with dashes of exciting tales of derring-do from the likes of Scaevola and Cloelia.That's right, dear listeners, Doctors G and Radness are back with a brand new episode!Follow this link and right click to download Episode 47!Episode 47 – Porsenna, Scaevola, and Cloelia Peter Paul Rubens, c. 1630-40. Clélie passant le Tibre (Cloelia passing the Tiber)For our full show notes and edited transcripts, head on over to https://partialhistorians.com/Support the showPatreonKo-FiRead our booksRex: The Seven Kings of RomeYour Cheeky Guide to the Roman Empire Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Doctors head into the dangerous territory of the sixth century BCE. Junius Brutus, a key figure in the expulsion of the King Tarquinius Superbus, has been slain in battle.But the Tarquinii are down, not out. In this episode, witness the rise of Lars Porsenna and the noble deeds of Horatius Cocles!Click on the link to download or listen:Episode 46 – Rome and Porsenna Charles Le Brun 1642/3 Horatius Cocles Defending the Bridge. Image courtesy of Wikimedia CommonsFor our full show notes and edited transcripts, head on over to https://partialhistorians.com/Support the showPatreonKo-FiRead our booksRex: The Seven Kings of RomeYour Cheeky Guide to the Roman Empire Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From the founding of the City (that would be Rome) to the downfall of the kings, Doctors R and G have reached a milestone in the history.In this episode, discover how Tarquinius Superbus attempts to hold on to power despite being exiled from Rome, how Brutus meets his end, as well as a heady discussion on topic of ‘well, what have we really learnt anyway so far?'Click to listen or download:Episode 45 – The Last Gasp of the Regal Period Jacques-Louis David 1789 Les Licteurs rapportant à Brutus les corps de ses fils (The Lictors Bring to Brutus the Bodies of His Sons) For our full show notes and edited transcripts, head on over to https://partialhistorians.com/Support the showPatreonKo-FiRead our booksRex: The Seven Kings of RomeYour Cheeky Guide to the Roman Empire Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As the tide of popularity turns against Lucius Tarquinius Superbus, what will he do? And how will the Romans respond?Drs R and G return with a consideration of the last king of Rome. Follow the action here as the decline of Superbus sets in.Click to listen or download: Episode 44 – Lucius Tarquinius Superbus – The DeclineSandro Botticelli 1500-1 The Tragedy of Lucretia For our full show notes and edited transcripts, head on over to https://partialhistorians.com/Support the showPatreonKo-FiRead our booksRex: The Seven Kings of RomeYour Cheeky Guide to the Roman Empire Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Can a king really be brought low by the actions of his relatives? The story of Lucretia offers some clues.The Doctors return with a brand new episode in ‘The History of Rome from the Founding of the City'. Join us for the second part of the life and times of the final king of Rome, Lucius Tarquinius Superbus.Click to listen or download:Episode 43 – Lucius Tarquinius Superbus – The Lucretia Chronicle Peter Paul Rubens (date unknown) Tarquin and Lucretia. Image courtesy of Wikimedia CommonsFor our full show notes and edited transcripts, head on over to https://partialhistorians.com/Support the showPatreonKo-FiRead our booksRex: The Seven Kings of RomeYour Cheeky Guide to the Roman Empire Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The reign of Roman kings is nearly over, but what a way to go out! In this episode, the Doctors explore the early years of Superbus' rule, and you'll never guess which peoples he decides to wage war against!As is fitting for the last king of Rome, we are taking our time to ensure we cover all the particulars since there are plenty of reasons why the Romans decided they were not so interested in kings anymore. Join us on a regal adventure!Click to listen or download:Episode 42 – Lucius Tarquinius Superbus – The Early YearsArtwork: Lawrence Alma Tadema 1867 Tarquinius Superbus. Image courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.For our full show notes and edited transcripts, head on over to https://partialhistorians.com/Support the showPatreonKo-FiRead our booksRex: The Seven Kings of RomeYour Cheeky Guide to the Roman Empire Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oh, Servius Tullius. A king whose destiny is foreshadowed! A king who rises from obscurity to greatness! The doctors embark upon an exploration of the sixth Roman king, the drama of his life and rule, and the expansion of Roman organisational systems that are attributed to him in some of our written sources.Click on the link to listen or download:Episode 41 – Servius TulliusArtwrok: Jean Bardin c. 1765 Tullia drives over the corpse of her Father (also, spoiler alert). Courtesy of Wikimedia CommonsFor our full show notes and edited transcripts, head on over to https://partialhistorians.com/Support the showPatreonKo-FiRead our booksRex: The Seven Kings of RomeYour Cheeky Guide to the Roman Empire Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join your favourite debonair scholars as they explore the rule of Lucius Tarquinius Priscus, a man of such charisma, and favourable signs from the gods, who wooed Rome from the moment he entered the city.In this landmark fortieth episode, the Doctors continue their travels through the history of Rome from the founding of the City!Click on the link to listen or download:Episode 40 – Lucius Tarquinius PriscusSebastiano Ricci c. 1690. Tarquin the Elder Consulting Attius Navius. Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons For our full show notes and edited transcripts, head on over to https://partialhistorians.com/Support the showPatreonKo-FiRead our booksRex: The Seven Kings of RomeYour Cheeky Guide to the Roman Empire Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Doctors drop in with a new offering on the early monarchs of Rome! In the wake of violence, and after an appropriate period of an interrex, Ancus Marcius is selected as the king to follow on from Tullus Hostilius.Listen to the dulcet tones of the Doctors' voices as they explore the life, reign, and interesting developments sometimes attributed to this ruler.Click on the link to listen or download:Episode 39 – Ancus MarciusCoin which depicts Numa Pompilius and Ancus Marcius jugate on the obverse. Courtesy of Wikimedia CommonsFor our full show notes and edited transcripts, head on over to https://partialhistorians.com/Support the showPatreonKo-FiRead our booksRex: The Seven Kings of RomeYour Cheeky Guide to the Roman Empire Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Doctors return to the verbal fray with an examination of the reign, times, and doings of Tullus Hostilius. Who? You may very well ask!No where near as famous as his predecessors, Tullus Hostilius is a significant figure if you follow the Roman historiographical tradition. And yes, he was a king of Rome.There is violence, controversy, and a tale of two sets of triplets. Let the Doctors R and G take you on a tour.Click on the link to listen or download:Episode 38: Tullus HostiliusGiuseppe Cesari, c. 1601, La Victoire de Tullus Hostilius sur les forces de Veies et de Fidena. Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons. For our full show notes and edited transcripts, head on over to https://partialhistorians.com/Support the showPatreonKo-FiRead our booksRex: The Seven Kings of RomeYour Cheeky Guide to the Roman Empire Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Numa Pompilius is to laws as Romulus and Remus are to violence.Following in the wake of the violent founding of Rome, a king is chosen for his steady character, disinterest in being a leader, and Sabine heritage.Let the Doctors take you in the rule of Numa Pompilius, the second monarch recognised from the founding of the city, who secured the favour of the divine Egeria.Click on the link to listen or download:Episode 37: Numa PompiliusUlpiano Checa, La ninfa Egeria dictando a Numa Pompilio las leyes de Roma. Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.For our full show notes and edited transcripts, head on over to https://partialhistorians.com/Support the showPatreonKo-FiRead our booksRex: The Seven Kings of RomeYour Cheeky Guide to the Roman Empire Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Doctors return with a new mission! The history of Rome from the founding of the city. Many illustrious Latin historians have paved the way with this bold genre, so the doctors are following in the footsteps of giants. On the plus side, this means a foray into those enigmatic brothers, Romulus and Remus.It's a founding mixed with parts teenage rebellion, revenge, and violence; it's the beginning of Rome.Click on the link to listen or download:Episode 36: Romulus and RemusWenceslaus Hollar, Romulus and Remus, after Giulio Romano. Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.For our full show notes and edited transcripts, head on over to https://partialhistorians.com/Support the showPatreonKo-FiRead our booksRex: The Seven Kings of RomeYour Cheeky Guide to the Roman Empire Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.