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Episode CLXV - Phillip

Emperors of Rome

English - May 14, 2021 06:02 - 39 minutes - 36.1 MB - ★★★★★ - 1.4K ratings
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When Phillip became Emperor in 244CE, Rome was cracking at the edges. Enemies were at the border, the economy was straining, and the Emperor was an easy target for a disgruntled military. Who wants to rule Rome at this time?

Guest:

Associate Professor Caillan Davenport (Senior Lecturer, Roman History, Macquarie University/Humboldt Research Fellow, Goethe University, Frankfurt)