Associate Professor Rhiannon Evans

Associate Professor Rhiannon Evans discusses Catiline's involvement in multiple failed plots in Rome. The podcast delves into the tumultuous Catiline Conspiracy of 64 BCE, highlighting political intrigue, power struggles, and the complex web of events leading to the pivotal moment in Roman history.

Associate Professor Rhiannon Evans delves into the intense rivalry between Catiline and Cicero during the election for consulship in 63 BCE. The conspiracy against Rome unfolds, involving toxic relationships, political intrigue, and the unraveling of a vast plot to challenge Rome's authority.

Exploring the turbulent relationship between Catiline and Cicero, the multifaceted character of Catiline driven by greed and jealousy, the historical context of the conspiracy and the social wars in Rome, Cataline's rise in the military and Sulla's power dynamics, unraveling the string of scandalous allegations against Cataline including murder, adultery, incest, and political treachery.

Associate Professor Rhiannon Evans discusses Catiline's rebellion against Cicero in ancient Rome, highlighting the Senate's response, the intrigue of the conspiracy, and the dynamics between the two figures. They explore the implications of Cicero's actions, the debate surrounding his motives, and Catiline's dramatic departure from Rome, claiming to fight for the oppressed.

Discover how Hispala Faecena exposed the Bacchanalia conspiracy, risking her life to save Rome. Dr.Emma Southon discusses her book on key Roman women while shedding light on the challenges of uncovering female narratives in ancient history. Uncover the mysterious life of Hispala Faecena and the societal norms of late republican Rome.