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Mentioned in 13 episodes

Pax

The Peace of Aristophanes, acted at Athens at the Great Dionysia, B.C. 421; the Greek text rev., with a translation into corresponding metres, introduction and commentary

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In 'Peace,' Aristophanes tells the story of Trygaeus, a farmer who flies to heaven on a dung beetle to rescue the goddess Peace, who has been imprisoned by the gods.

The play celebrates the return of peace to Greece after years of war, highlighting both the joys and challenges of this new era.

It was first performed in 421 BCE, shortly before the Peace of Nicias.

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Dominic Sandbrook

Hannah Cornwell

Mentioned in 13 episodes

Mentioned by

Tom Holland

as his new book about war and peace in Rome's golden age.

369. The Colosseum: Rome's Arena of Death

Mentioned by

Tom Holland

to promote a special offer for US listeners.

361. The Lost Library of Alexandria

Mentioned by

Tom Holland

as his forthcoming book with a special offer for US listeners.

358: Viking Sorcery

Mentioned by

Dominic Sandbrook

as the author of the book Pax, which details a dramatic historical episode.

340: Hadrian and Antinous

Mentioned by

Tom Holland

as his third book in a series on Roman history.

Tom Holland on History, Christianity, and the Value of the Countryside

Mentioned by

Dominic Sandbrook

as the author of the book, which details the events of Rome during its golden age.

355: Roman Apocalypse: Pompeii 79 AD

Mentioned by

Tom Holland

when discussing his own writing style.

419. Britain in 1974: Countdown to a Coup (Part 3)

Mentioned by

Dominic Sandbrook

as his new book, telling the story of the Roman Empire during its peak.

364. Sixties Fashion: Swinging London (Part 2)

Mentioned by

Al Zambone

when referencing an incident discussed with Tom Holland in relation to his book.

Jews vs. Rome: Two Centuries (or More!) of Rebellion Against the World's Mightiest Empire, with Barry Strauss

Mentioned by

Tom Holland

as his new book, telling the story of the Roman Empire during its peak.

365. Le Marquis de Sade: Sex and Violence

Mentioned by Tom Holland himself as his new book, a portrait of Rome at peace and war.

149. Question Time: How to end a civil war, psychedelic treatments, and will the Orkney Islands join Norway?

Mentioned by

Tom Holland

as his book about the heyday of the Roman Empire.

PAX: War and Peace in Rome’s Golden Age (Extract)

Mentioned by

Tom Holland

as a book coming out next year in July about the Year of the Four Emperors.

290: 2022: A History

Mentioned by

Hannah Cornwell

as his latest book.

Rome’s Golden Age with Tom Holland

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