Oct 11, 20268 min
Why Rome? What is it about the Eternal City that continues to captivate, challenge, and inspire us? In the final episode, let us reflect on the enduring significance of a city shaped by centuries of empire, faith, art...
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Foundations of Rome
Hosted by Darius von Guttner · history · EN
About this Podcast:
From myths to modernity, a journey through the Eternal City This series explores the history of Rome from its legendary beginnings to its place in the modern imagination. Each short, focused episode traces a key moment, theme, or transformation in the city’s long life: from Romulus and Remus and the struggles of the early Republic, through Hannibal’s shock and Caesar’s rise, to Augustus’s new order, Nero’s burning Rome, and the grandeur of papal and Baroque splendour. Later episodes follow Rome into the age of the Grand Tour, the upheavals of revolution and unification, and Mussolini’s attempt to remake the city in fascist marble. The series closes by reflecting on Rome as a palimpsest of memory, faith, and power—a city that continues to ask questions rather than provide simple answers. Narrated by Darius von Güttner.
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What is Foundations of Rome about?
From myths to modernity, a journey through the Eternal City This series explores the history of Rome from its legendary beginnings to its place in the modern imagination.
Who hosts Foundations of Rome?
Foundations of Rome is hosted by Darius von Guttner. The show has published 19 episodes to date.
What has Foundations of Rome covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Episode 19: Why Rome? A City That Asks, Not Answers" (11 October 2026, 8 minutes), "Episode 18: Rome as Palimpsest, Layers of Memory" (29 September 2026, 8 minutes), and "Episode 15: Enlightenment to Empire, The Grand Tour and Rome’s Ruins" (19 May 2026, 8 minutes).
How often does Foundations of Rome publish?
Foundations of Rome publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 8 minutes across 19 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Foundations of Rome?
Booking probability for Foundations of Rome is 37%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Foundations of Rome requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Foundations of Rome's contact route on record: public web form.
About the host
Darius von Guttner hosts Foundations of Rome, a history podcast with 19 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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- Sep 29, 20268 min
Rome is not a city with a single past. It is a city where many pasts exist at once. In this episode of Foundations of Rome, we explore Rome as a palimpsest—a living landscape where ancient ruins, Christian churches...
- May 19, 20268 minS0
<p>Why did Europe’s elite travel to Rome—not to witness power, but to contemplate its remains? In this episode, we enter the eighteenth century, where ruins replaced relics and reflection replaced reverence. From the...
- Mar 10, 20269 minS0
<p></p> In this episode, I will guide you into the heart of Baroque Rome—a city transformed into a theatre of faith. From Bernini’s sweeping embrace at St Peter’s Square to the ecstatic vision of Saint Teresa and the...
- Feb 17, 20269 minS0
<p>How does a city rise again—not from fire or conquest, but from memory? In this episode of Foundations of Rome, we trace the Renaissance transformation of Rome from a city of ruins and relics into a capital of art...
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- Feb 8, 20269 minS0
<p> </p> In this episode, we trace the rise of the Vatican from a modest medieval suburb to the spiritual and political heart of Catholicism. Journey through the Borgo—home to Saint Peter’s tomb, fortified by popes, and...
- Dec 24, 20258 minS0
<p>How does a pagan capital become the spiritual centre of Christendom—without tearing itself apart? In this episode, we explore the Christianisation of Rome through its buildings, images, and sacred spaces. From...
- Dec 19, 20258 minS0
<p>Rome burned—and an emperor’s legend was forged in the flames. In this episode, we step into the reign of Nero: artist, autocrat, and Rome’s most infamous ruler. From the Great Fire of 64 CE to the golden excess of...
- Dec 2, 20258 minS0
<p>Ancient Rome wasn’t just a city of gleaming marble—it was also a city of mud, noise, and crowded tenements. In this episode, we explore the stark contrasts of urban life: grand monuments alongside slums, ingenious...
- Nov 11, 20258 minS0
<p>How did a sickly teenager become Rome’s first emperor and redefine power for centuries? In this episode of Foundations of Rome, we explore the rise of Augustus—from his calculated moves after Caesar’s assassination...
- Oct 21, 20258 minS0
<p>In this episode, we trace the rise and fall of the Roman Republic through the life of Julius Caesar—from his early ambitions and conquest of Gaul to his fateful crossing of the Rubicon and assassination on the Ides...
- Sep 30, 20257 minS0
<p>When Hannibal crossed the Alps, he didn’t just bring war—he brought existential crisis. This episode dives into the Second Punic War and the catastrophic Roman defeat at Cannae, exploring how military disaster...
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Episode 5: Law, Order, and Roman Virtue
Sep 26, 20257 minS0<p>In this episode of Foundations of Rome, we explore one of the most enduring legacies of the Roman world: Law. From the brutal clarity of the Twelve Tables to the refined principles of Roman jurisprudence, this is the...
- Sep 19, 20258 minS0
<p>Before Rome rose to power, Etruria laid the groundwork. In this episode, we explore the Etruscan legacy—from their city planning and temple architecture to their religious rituals and cultural influence. Discover how...
- Sep 9, 20259 minS0
<p>What happens when a city banishes its kings and bets everything on a new political experiment? In this episode, we trace the birth of the Roman Republic—where power was split between consuls, contested by patricians...
- Aug 28, 20258 minS0
<p>Rome had walls—but no people. In this episode, uncover how Romulus filled his city with outcasts, how the abduction of the Sabine women turned conflict into unity, and how a line of legendary kings shaped Rome’s...
- Aug 15, 20257 minS1
<p>Rome wasn’t born in a day—it was born in myth. From twins raised by a wolf to a brother’s fatal strike, discover how Rome’s legendary beginnings shaped the identity of the Eternal City.</p>
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