The History of Rome

046- Sic Semper Tyrannis

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Feb 28, 2010
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ANECDOTE

Cleopatra's Visit to Rome

  • Cleopatra visited Rome with Caesarion, her son with Caesar.
  • Despite disapproval from some, Cleopatra charmed the city and was formally recognized as a friend of Rome.
ANECDOTE

Calendar and Numeral Corrections

  • Caesar made a mathematical error in his calendar reform, adding a leap day every three years instead of four.
  • Listener Detliff corrected Duncan, who had previously misidentified Mithridates the Great as Mithridates the Sixth, instead of Mithridates the Fourth.
INSIGHT

Trouble in Spain

  • Caesar, despite his power, faced new challenges in Spain from Pompey's sons.
  • Their forces grew to thirteen legions, forcing Caesar to confront the threat.
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