Navigating the Unreliable: Insights on the Historia Augusta

As the wild and crazy experiment of the 3rd century winds to a conclusion, a man named Carus steps into the purple, with an imperial dynasty ready to go. But Rome has grown unwieldy. Challenged by enemies from beyond and within, it will take quite a leader to hold the empire together.

Guest:
Associate Professor Caillan Davenport (Head of the Centre for Classical Studies at the Australian National University)