

#7739
Mentioned in 4 episodes
The Twelve Caesars
Book •
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.
Mentioned by
Mentioned in 4 episodes
Mentioned by 

when comparing Lyndon Johnson to characters from his book.


Dominic Sandbrook

197 snips
508. America in '68: Nightmare in Vietnam (Part 1)
Mentioned by 

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


Tom Holland

47 snips
105. Classics
Mentioned as a source providing biographical details and anecdotes about Tiberius.

26 snips
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
Mentioned by 

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


Shahidha Bari

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