
 History Extra podcast Caesar | 6. The evil that men do
 Dec 16, 2023 
 In this podcast, Dr Jane Draycott tells the story of Antony and Cleopatra’s war with Octavian, while Professor Philip Freeman, Professor Catherine Steel and Professor Barry Strauss reflect on the legacy of the Ides of March. The podcast explores the love story between Antony and Cleopatra, the rivalry between Octavian and Antony, the rise of Octavian as Rome's first emperor, and the significance of Julius Caesar's death and its impact on history. 
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 Introduction 
 00:00 • 3min 
 The Grand Meeting and Love Story of Antony and Cleopatra 
 02:48 • 4min 
 The Rivalry between Octavian and Antony 
 06:25 • 13min 
 The Rise of Octavian and the End of the Roman Republic 
 19:49 • 4min 
 The Significance of Julius Caesar's Death and its Impact on History 
 23:56 • 5min 

