The History of Rome

179- The End

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May 6, 2012
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How The Podcast Began

  • Mike Duncan started The History of Rome in 2007 after finding no engaging Romans podcast and struggling with dry primary sources.
  • He launched weekly episodes and used Livy to structure the early series, turning his hobby into a sustained project.
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Near Death And Revival

  • The show nearly ended at episode 33 because Mike burned out and paused for seven months.
  • He bought a new laptop and committed to finish, refusing to quit two-thirds through the project.
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Personal Life Intertwined With History

  • Personal life events punctuated the series: marriage, a move to Austin, and several live tours in Italy.
  • These events coincided with major narrative shifts like the Julio-Claudians, Severans, and the third-century crisis.
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