Dan Snow's History Hit Roman Emperors with Mary Beard
Sep 27, 2023
Join Dan Snow as he is joined by famed scholar of Ancient Rome, Mary Beard. They discuss the establishment of one-man rule in Rome and the skills it required. The podcast explores the delicate balancing act of Roman Emperors and their daily routines and correspondence. They also delve into the emotions and excessive generosity of emperors, and the importance of securing loyalty from the Roman soldiers. Mary Beard also discusses her new book, 'Gold Emperor of Rome'.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
The Delicate Balancing Act of One-Man Rule
03:13 • 11min
The Daily Routine and Correspondence of Roman Emperors
13:53 • 7min
Emotions, Objects, and Excessive Generosity: Insights into Roman Emperors
20:36 • 5min
Securing Loyalty: The Importance of the Roman Soldiers
25:14 • 11min
Discussion about Mary Beard's book 'Gold Emperor of Rome'
35:57 • 2min