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Mentioned in 13 episodes

SPQR

A History of Ancient Rome

Book • 2015

In 'SPQR: A History of Ancient Rome,' Mary Beard challenges traditional historical perspectives by exploring how the Romans thought of themselves, their responses to terrorism and revolution, and their invention of a new idea of citizenship and nation.

The book begins in 63 BCE with the clash between Catiline and Cicero and delves into the lives of both famous and lesser-known Romans, including women, slaves, and middle-class citizens.

Beard separates fact from fiction and myth, providing a fresh and engaging view of Roman history that includes detailed illustrations and maps.

Mentioned by

Jonas Goossenaerts

Jennifer Roberts

Mentioned in 13 episodes

Mentioned by

George Hahn

as a book where the author argues that Rome's government saw salt as a strategic resource akin to how modern states view energy.

No Mercy / No Malice: Rare Earths

Mentioned by

Anita Anand

as a book she gave a rave review to in the New Statesman.

50. Rome: A Slave Society

Mentioned by

David Frum

as a massive and enduring bestseller on both sides of the Atlantic.

Why America Isn’t Rome (And Why That Matters)

Mentioned by

John Hopkins

as being written by Noisa founder Pascal Hughes and transforming 1,000 years of history into a riveting and action-packed account.

The Hiroshima and Nagasaki Bombings

Mentioned by

John Hopkins

as the first title in the 'Short History Of' book series.

The Great Smog of London

Mentioned by

Tony Kim

as one of the history books he is currently reading.

From Technology in Focus to Finance with BlackRock's Tony Kim

Mentioned by the podcast host as one of

Mary Beard

's UK and US bestsellers.

Mary Beard and Charlotte Higgins on how antiquity shapes the modern world (Part One)

Mentioned by

John Hopkins

as the first book in the Short History Of book series.

Marie Antoinette

Mentioned by

Paul McGann

as available in all good bookshops.

Jean-Bédel Bokassa Part 1: The Butcher of Bangui

Mentioned by

Todd Zwillich

as a book he purchased for his wife after returning from Rome.

Trump's War On The Poor

Mentioned in the episode description as a book written for non specialists that busts a few myths about the origins of the city.

How did Rome begin?

Mentioned as a recommendation for Christmas presents available in all good bookshops.

Jean-Bédel Bokassa Part 3: A Coronation for the Ages

Vermeld door de podcast als een van de geraadpleegde bronnen.

85. De Romeinen - deel 1: Wie legde de eerste stenen van de Eeuwige Stad?

Mentioned as a new book released by the Noiser Podcast Network.

Introducing: A Short History of Ancient Rome (Book)

Mentioned by

Rick Steves

as a previous book by

Mary Beard

.

781 Potsdam; Emperor of Rome; On the Hippie Trail

Vermeld door

Jonas Goossenaerts

als een betrouwbare bron over het Romeinse Rijk.

91. De Romeinen - deel 6 (2/2): Hoe grenzeloos was de macht van de Romeinse keizer?

Vermeld door de podcastmakers als een van de geraadpleegde bronnen.

89. De Romeinen - deel 5: Waren dat echt rare jongens, die Romeinen?

Gehaald door

Jonas Goossenaerts

bij het beschrijven van het einde van de Romeinse Republiek.

88. De Romeinen - deel 4: Hoe hield Cleopatra de Romeinen in de ban?

Mentioned by

Ben Shapiro

among other books about Rome.

Ep. 1699 - How The West Turned Kids Suicidal

Mentioned by

Jennifer Roberts

as similar to her new book.

Jennifer T. Roberts, "Out of One, Many: Ancient Greek Ways of Thought and Culture" (Princeton UP, 2024)

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