Emperors of Rome

Episode CCXIX - Hispala Faecena and the Bacchanalia Conspiracy

Feb 21, 2024
Guest
Emma Southon
Guest
Associate Professor Rhiannon Evans
Discover how Hispala Faecena exposed the Bacchanalia conspiracy, risking her life to save Rome. Dr.Emma Southon discusses her book on key Roman women while shedding light on the challenges of uncovering female narratives in ancient history. Uncover the mysterious life of Hispala Faecena and the societal norms of late republican Rome.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 3min
2
Exploring Women's Stories in the Roman Empire
03:17 • 3min
3
Uncovering the Bacchus Conspiracy
06:02 • 17min
4
Exploring the Mystery Cult of Late Republican Rome and Societal Norms
23:12 • 3min
5
Exploring the Enigma of Hispala Faecena in Roman History
26:30 • 2min