Philip Freeman

Professor Philip Freeman discusses Julian, the Roman emperor who almost changed the world by reviving paganism. Topics include Constantine's conversion to Christianity, Julian's strategic moves, his religious reforms, and impact on Roman history.

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

Experts in ancient Roman history and archaeology discuss the aftermath of Julius Caesar's assassination, including the division and civil war that ensued. They explore the mistakes made by the conspirators, Mark Antony's role, the consequences of Caesar's funeral, and the ultimate downfall of Brutus and Cassius in battle against Antony's superior military strategy.

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.

Prof. Barry Strauss and Prof. Philip Freeman discuss the characters of Brutus, Cassius, and Decimus who orchestrated the assassination of Julius Caesar. They explore the motivations and backgrounds of the key ringleaders, the growing opposition towards Caesar, and incidents leading up to his assassination including his relationship with Cleopatra.