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Emperors of Rome
Episode CCXXI - An Entire Farrago (The Catiline Conspiracy II)
Mar 28, 2024
Associate Professor Rhiannon Evans discusses Catiline's involvement in multiple failed plots in Rome. The podcast delves into the tumultuous Catiline Conspiracy of 64 BCE, highlighting political intrigue, power struggles, and the complex web of events leading to the pivotal moment in Roman history.
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- Catiline's alleged involvement in earlier conspiracies is clouded in uncertainty due to conflicting ancient sources.
- Catiline's failed conspiracy in 66 BCE displayed internal discord and lacked authenticity, casting doubt on its true intentions.
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Pre-Cataline Conspiracies: Potential Collisions of Allegations
The episode explores the possibly fictitious first Catalinian conspiracy, predating the well-known one involving Cicero in 63 BCE. It delves into the confusion surrounding Catiline's involvement in earlier conspiracies and how events may have been retroactively associated with him due to a mix-up in accounts. Scholarly debates highlight the unreliable nature of ancient sources like Salust's Bellum Catalinae, suggesting that the alleged earlier plot involving Catiline may not have materialized.
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