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Experience the dramatic life of Julius Caesar and the fall of the Roman Republic in this gripping biographical history podcast. Step into the heart of Ancient Rome and witness the rise and fall of one of history’s most iconic figures, Julius Caesar. This deep-dive podcast takes listeners on a meticulously researched journey through the Roman Republic’s most pivotal era—an age of political intrigue, military conquest, and the ambitions of powerful men who reshaped history. Follow Julius Caesar’s extraordinary ascent from impoverished noble, navigating the treacherous waters of Roman politics and Senate power struggles, to his rise as a brilliant military commander and transformative statesman. His story is not just one of personal ambition—it’s the story of a civilization in flux, a society on the brink of collapse, and a republic unraveling under civil strife and imperial ambition. This podcast explores Julius Caesar’s legendary military campaigns, beginning with the Gallic Wars—a defining chapter showcasing his unmatched strategic brilliance and relentless ambition. Experience the epic Battle of Alesia, where Caesar’s leadership secured victory over Vercingetorix and the Gauls. This triumph cemented his reputation as one of ancient Rome’s greatest generals and expanded the Roman Republic’s reach, solidifying its dominance across ancient Europe. After the conquests in Gaul, the story shifts to rising political tensions in Ancient Rome, setting the stage for civil war. As Caesar’s rivals grew increasingly intractable—driven by fear, ambition, and a hatred of Caesar personally—he faced a stark choice: cross the Rubicon or submit to prosecution. Caesar chose the Rubicon, unleashing chaos across the Roman Republic and propelling the conflict toward the climactic Battle of Pharsalus, where Caesar’s forces confronted Pompey Magnus in a decisive clash that would determine the Republic’s fate and cement Caesar’s dominance. But battlefields are only part of this history. The March of History immerses listeners in the tangled web of alliances, betrayals, and conspiracies that signaled the Roman Republic’s collapse. Alongside Julius Caesar, explore the ambitions and legacies of Ancient Rome’s most influential figures—Cicero, the brilliant orator and defender of republican ideals; Pompey Magnus, Rome’s golden boy and celebrated general turned reluctant adversary of Caesar; Cato the Younger, the immovable object to Caesar’s unstoppable force; Mark Antony, the charismatic hedonist and formidable battlefield commander; and Brutus, whose betrayal on the Ides of March remains one of history’s most infamous acts of treachery. And, of course, Cleopatra, the enigmatic Egyptian queen whose alliances with Caesar and Antony shaped personal destinies and Rome’s future. This podcast offers more than a retelling of historic events—it’s an exploration of power, ambition, betrayal, and human frailty. The struggles, political moves, and military strategies of this era reveal timeless lessons on leadership, governance, and human nature. Each episode draws from ancient sources and modern historians to provide rich context and insightful analysis. Quotes from classical writers and respected scholars breathe life into the narrative, while detailed commentary deepens the events that shaped Ancient Rome. For those captivated by Roman history, military strategy, and Ancient Rome’s fall, this podcast offers a truly immersive experience. The March of History delivers a powerful exploration of one of history’s most pivotal eras. If you’re fascinated by the rise and fall of empires, the clash of brilliant minds, and the strategies that shaped Ancient Rome, this podcast is a must-listen. Join us as we uncover the epic story of Julius Caesar, the political chaos of the Roman Republic, and the transformation that gave birth to the Roman Empire—a legacy that still echoes through history.
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Thursday Dec 10, 2020
Thursday Dec 10, 2020
Julius Caesar’s army faces early setbacks against the Helvetii. Soon Caesar finds out the real enemy is within his own camp. Faced with the prospect of his army’s starvation, Caesar must wade into the complex world of inter-tribal politics to find out why his allies aren’t supplying his army with food as promised.
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Thursday Nov 26, 2020
Thursday Nov 26, 2020
Julius Caesar recruits additional legions without permission from the Senate. With his new army he races to confront the Helvetii as they rampage through the territory of tribes allied with Rome. Caesar catches up with them at an opportune moment, and, never being one to miss an opportunity, he seizes it. We gain our first glimpse of Caesar’s ruthlessness in Gaul.
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Thursday Nov 12, 2020
Thursday Nov 12, 2020
A massive migration of "barbarians" is headed directly for one of Julius Caesar’s provinces. This is Caesar’s first test as Proconsul. The tribes say they want to pass through Transalpine Gaul but promise not to misbehave. Caesar is having none of it. What’s more, he has spotted an opportunity for glory.
Note: Further Gaul and Transalpine Gaul are two names for the same province. In this episode I use the terms interchangeably.
Correction: I discuss the practice of forcing your enemies to “pass under the yoke” in this episode. I stated the yoke would be a triangle made of spears that defeated soldiers would be forced to march under. This was a mistake as the yoke would really be two spears stuck into the ground with a third spear running perpendicular and connecting them at the top. This would form a rectangle for the soldiers to walk under, not a triangle.
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Thursday Oct 29, 2020
Thursday Oct 29, 2020
Julius Caesar sits silently outside of Rome pulling the strings of politics like a spider perched on a web. Clodius wins the Tribuneship and immediately goes after his enemies, namely Cicero. In the ever escalating feud between these two senators, the norms of the Republic are being eroded at an alarming pace. Violence and brute force now rule the day.
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Thursday Oct 22, 2020
Thursday Oct 22, 2020
Vettius comes forward with another conspiracy that has all of Rome in confusion. Julius Caesar does his best to capitalize on it. Plot twists compound on plot twists to turn this into one of the most confusing conspiracies in ancient Rome. Clodius gains the Tribuneship and immediately gets to work building the foundations of his revenge.
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Thursday Oct 15, 2020
Thursday Oct 15, 2020
Julius Caesar continues his blitzkrieg of legislation as Consul. His enemies can barely keep pace. The Triumvirate reigns supreme… or so it seems. The ground they stand on is not so sure as they think. In the background, the Optimates are priming a clever trap for Caesar.
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Thursday Oct 08, 2020
Thursday Oct 08, 2020
Julius Caesar refuses to allow an obstructive Senate led by Cato to stonewall his legislation. Ignoring the Senate altogether, Caesar takes his bills directly to the people. At the first and most important of these votes, chaos breaks out in the Forum and fists (and much smellier substances) start to fly.
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Thursday Sep 17, 2020
Thursday Sep 17, 2020
Julius Caesar wins the Consulship in a landslide. Despite this, he is put in a political corner by Cato and the Optimates’ maneuverings ahead of his year in office. Caesar will need to use all of his charm, charisma and political acumen to find a creative solution around that immovable object that is Cato. Necessity is the mother of invention and soon one of history’s most famous alliances is born. Caesar then starts off his consulship with a bang, unleashing a flurry of major legislation to the Optimates' displeasure.
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Thursday Sep 10, 2020
Thursday Sep 10, 2020
Pompey Magnus has been away from Rome for 5 years waging war and reorganizing the Eastern half of the Roman empire. He returns to Rome as perhaps the richest and most accomplished Roman General of all time up to that point in history. Despite this, in Rome he finds nothing but jealous and obstructive aristocrats looking to knock him off his high horse. Seeing the opportunity of a lifetime, Julius Caesar races back to Rome to hold his triumph and run for Consul.
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Thursday Sep 03, 2020
Thursday Sep 03, 2020
Julius Caesar sets out for Further Spain to take up his post as Pro-Praetorian Governor. There he is determined to find himself a war in which he can win glory and riches to pay back his debts. Showing early flashes of the brilliance that will make him famous in Gaul, Caesar establishes himself as a rising military commander in the Republic and silences critics.
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