Jane Draycott

Jane Draycott, an author known for her upcoming book on Fulvia, dives into the life of this remarkable Roman woman. Fulvia played a pivotal role in Mark Antony's ascent, even declaring war on Octavian. She faced intense scrutiny and hostility, especially from figures like Cicero, as she navigated a male-dominated political landscape. Draycott also discusses how Fulvia's assertiveness challenged societal norms and what history might have looked like had she continued her political influence.

The last decade of Julius Caesar’s life was dominated by civil war, his romance with Cleopatra and his quest for ultimate power. In episode three of our new series on Julius Caesar’s rise and fall, Rob Attar is joined by Professor Philip Freeman, Dr Jane Draycott and Dr Volker Heuchert to explore Caesar’s final years as the storm clouds were gathering around him.The HistoryExtra podcast is produced by the team behind BBC History Magazine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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.