Episode CCII - The Death of Cleopatra and Antony
Emperors of Rome
English - December 09, 2022 03:47 - 54 minutes - 50 MB - ★★★★★ - 1.4K ratingsHistory la trobe university history julius caesar caesar rhiannon evans rome roman history biography emperor roman emperors Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
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Next Episode: Episode CCIII - Augustan Egypt
With Octavian triumphant at the Battle of Actium the scene is finally set for a dramatic showdown in Alexandria. Cleopatra and Antony, a couple famous for their strategy and volatility will pay the ultimate price for resisting Rome, leaving Octavian free to assume a role of undisputed power.
Guest: Dr Rhiannon Evans (Associate Professor in Classics and Ancient History at La Trobe University).