The Twelve Caesars

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Suetonius's "The Twelve Caesars" offers a gossipy and detailed account of the first twelve Roman emperors, known for its scandalous anecdotes and insights into their personalities.

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Dominic Sandbrook

Tom Holland

Shahidha Bari

Mentioned in 4 episodes

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Dominic Sandbrook when comparing Lyndon Johnson to characters from his book.

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Tom Holland as the author of a new book about the twelve Caesars and how they've been understood throughout history.

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105. Classics

Mentioned as a source providing biographical details and anecdotes about Tiberius.

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Tiberius

Mentioned by Desi in the context of discussing the historical accuracy of sources referenced in Borges' story.

Episode 3: The Lottery in Babylon by Jorge Luis Borges

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Shahidha Bari as the author of the book and discussed during the podcast.

Mary Beard on Images of Power from the Ancient to the Modern World

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