Autocrat- A Roman History Podcast

Written by: Vince and Cassie
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  • Summary

  • A relaxed journey through Roman history and mythology, hopefully with plenty of tangents, sidebars and interesting distractions along the way. Our goal- even if it ends up being unrealised- is to journey from the Theogony all the way to the fall of Constantinople in 1453 and beyond. This show is just for fun, and we hope you have fun with it too!
    Vince and Cassie
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  • 64- Iliad Part VI: Divine Booty Call

    64- Iliad Part VI: Divine Booty Call
    Feb 23 2025

    A lot of spears getting thrown and a lot of fighting in this instalment of the Iliad. Not only that, but Zeus is preventing the other gods from taking action in the battle. But don't worry, Hera has a plan! A plan to distract Zeus. A very... hinted at... plan.


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    TBA
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    22 mins
  • Bonus X- Pyramus and Thisbe (Valentine's Day Special)

    Bonus X- Pyramus and Thisbe (Valentine's Day Special)
    Feb 14 2025

    It's Valentine's Day! Let's look at some of the romantic stories in Greek mythology and... oh. Well, at least Ovid gave up a prototype version of Romeo and Juliet to work with. That's right, it's the story of Pyramus and Thisbe!


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    11 mins
  • 63- Iliad Part V: Hector Loses It

    63- Iliad Part V: Hector Loses It
    Feb 9 2025

    We continue to watch the gods meddle in human affairs as Zeus sends confusing omens and turns Hector into a boulder throwing maniac. Oh, and yet more people getting injured in ways that make the hosts shudder.


    Sources for this episode:

    • Homer (1965), The Iliad. Translated by E. V. Rieu. Harmondsworth; Penguin Books Ltd.
    • Author unknown, Wikipedia (date unknown), Antiphus (online) (Accessed 19/01/2025).
    • Author unknown, Wikipedia (date unknown), Eris (mythology) (online) (Accessed 19/01/2025).
    • Author unknown, Wikipedia (date unknown), Ilus (online) (Accessed 19/01/2025).
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    16 mins

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