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Caesar | 5. The dogs of war

Dec 16, 2023
Guest
Barry Strauss
Guest
Philip Freeman
Guest
Volker Heuchert
Experts in ancient Roman history and archaeology discuss the aftermath of Julius Caesar's assassination, including the division and civil war that ensued. They explore the mistakes made by the conspirators, Mark Antony's role, the consequences of Caesar's funeral, and the ultimate downfall of Brutus and Cassius in battle against Antony's superior military strategy.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 3min
2
Symbolism and Message on a Coin of Liberation and War
03:28 • 2min
3
The Aftermath of Caesar's Assassination and the Conspirators' Mistakes
05:00 • 6min
4
The Aftermath of Caesar's Assassination
10:52 • 12min
5
Caesar | 5. The dogs of war
23:00 • 3min