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Mentioned in 13 episodes

I, Claudius

Book • 1934

Written in 1934, 'I, Claudius' is a historical novel by Robert Graves that follows the life of Roman Emperor Claudius.

The narrative is presented as Claudius' autobiography, detailing the history of the Julio-Claudian dynasty from Julius Caesar's assassination in 44 BC to Caligula's assassination in AD 41.

The book includes the reigns of Augustus, Tiberius, and Caligula, and is known for its historical accuracy and fictionalized accounts drawn from Roman historians like Suetonius and Tacitus.

Claudius, portrayed as a historian and scholar, documents the intrigues, betrayals, and violence within the imperial family, while also reflecting on his own survival and eventual rise to the throne.

Mentioned by

Dominic Sandbrook

Mentioned in 13 episodes

Mentioned by

Dominic Sandbrook

and

Tom Holland

in reference to the portrayal of Claudius.

500. The Roman Conquest of Britain: The Empire Strikes Back (Part 2)

Mentioned by

Tom Holland

in relation to the story of Publius Claudius Pulcher and the sacred chickens.

424. Carthage vs. Rome: Total War (Part 4)

Mentioned by

Rudyard Lynch

as a way to learn about the Roman Empire, highlighting his historical fiction.

Explaining the Pax Romana

Mentioned as a BBC adaptation based on Robert Graves' novel, which in turn was based on Suetonius’s work.

Which Roman Emperor is Donald Trump?

Mentioned by

Rudyard Lynch

as an author who writes historic fiction in a way that's educational and good.

Explaining the Mongol Empire

Mentioned in relation to his translation of "The Twelve Caesars" and his novel "I, Claudius."

Mentioned by

Emma Southon

as having cemented Livia's image in people's minds.

Livia: Empress of Rome

Mentioned by

Greg Jenner

as a show where Christopher Biggins played Emperor Nero.

Emperor Nero: ancient Rome’s most infamous ruler

Mentioned by

Mark Plotkin

, who encourages listeners to visit amazonteam.org/nutmeg for references to it.

Plants of the Gods: S7E6. The Ethnobotany of the Spice Trade: How it Built the Modern World

Mentioned by

Aaron MacLean

as a source of knowledge about the period of Herod's rule.

Ep 224: Barry Strauss on Ancient Rome’s Wars with Israel

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