Join Dr Rad and Dr G as we discuss, spar, and laugh our way through different aspects of the ancient Roman world! Our main series 'From the Foundation of the City' follows Roman history year by year from the traditional foundation date of 753 BCE. We also interview academics and specialists from around the globe for their insights into history and the representation of Rome and the ancient Mediterranean in popular culture. Dr Fiona Radford is an expert on Rome on film and wrote her thesis on Kubrick’s Spartacus. Dr Radford is exponent of not only Ancient History, but also Reception Studies. Dr Peta Greenfield is an expert on the Vestal Virgins. Dr Greenfield’s research interests include: religion and politics in Rome, the late republic and Augustan period, and the role of women. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy fo
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Recent episodes include "Mark Antony with Alex Gough" (15 October 2026, 57 minutes), "You Are Odysseus with Laura Jenkinson-Brown" (10 September 2026, 62 minutes), and "Etruscan Evil Plans" (3 September 2026, 64 minutes).
The Partial Historians publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 61 minutes across 224 episodes.
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The Partial Historians is a history show with 224 episodes published.
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We sit down with author Alex Gough to learn more about his latest historical fiction series on Mark Antony which spans four volumes and takes a look at Antony’s career and follows him all the way through to his demise...
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In this special episode, we are thrilled to be joined by Laura Jenkinson-Brown (aka Jenks), teacher, writer, and - most famously - the genius behind the website and resources of ‘ Greek Myth Comix’ which makes all...
Episode #177
What is Rome to do when they gaze out from the top of the Capitol and all they can see are the neighbours they don’t like or the neighbours that don’t like them? When the people of Nepete and Sutrium come down from the...
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Dr Emma Southon is no stranger to this show, but just in case you have somehow missed her many previous appearances, here’s what you need to know! Emma holds a PhD in Ancient History and is the author of a number of...
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n this special episode we’re joined by Josh Cannon who holds a PhD in near eastern languages and civilizations from the University of Chicago. Prior to this, Josh was a member of the US Marine Corps and served in two...
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We feel extremely fortunate to sit down and talk to Jess Venner and her debut book, The Lost Voices of Pompeii . This book takes you through the final twenty-four hours in the lives of several of the residents of the...
Episode #174
Welcome back to Rome’s rebuilding era! It’s a year of reasserting dominance, crafting fancy hewn stones for building works, and getting the citizen body back in order. Camillus in Triumph After seemingly managing to...
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<h1>The Emperor Julian with Jeremy Swist</h1><p><br></p><p>We are thrilled to welcome Assistant Professor Jeremy Swist back to the show to discuss all things emperor Julian! Julian’s rule as Roman emperor was short, but...
Episode #173
<p>We return to 389 BCE to see just how Rome recovered from the Gallic Sack.</p><p>Camillus is dictator in Rome and Ahala is his trusty master of the horse. It’s time for Rome to make things right in their immediate...
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<p>We were very fortunate to be joined by the delightful Dr Simon Elliot in this special episode about his latest book, The African Emperor: The Life of Septimius Severus.</p><p>Dr Elliott (now forever known as Dr E) is...
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<p>Welcome to the Partial Recap for the 390s BCE!</p><p>I’m Dr G </p><p>And I’m Dr Rad</p><p>This is our highlights edition of the 390s in Rome. We’ll take you through from 399 to 390 in an epitome of our normal...
Episode #172
<p>As we emerge, bleary-eyed and slightly peckish from the Gallic Sack of Rome, we find ourselves in a new era – a new Republic, one might say! It is 389 BCE and Rome is in its rebuilding era. </p><br><p>A Turning...
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<p>A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away, one of our lovely Patreons requested that we talk about archaic Roman religion. Religion is Dr G’s favourite topic, so we decided it was well and truly time for us to chat...
Episode #171
<p>We have finally reached the LAST part of our coverage of the Gallic Sack of Rome. </p><p>Once again, whilst there are similar elements in our sources, it is astonishing to see the different way the authors weave the...
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<p>You know that the Partial Historians can’t resist talking about Ancient Rome on film, so we were thrilled to chat to Dr Jeremiah McCall about his book, Swords and Cinema.</p><br><p>Who is our special guest?</p><p>Dr...
Episode #170
<p>The sacred geese have attempted to save Rome, but the siege of the Gauls is still not over! What could possibly happen next? We continue our deep dive into the events purported to all take place In 390...
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<p>Marc Hyden returns to the show to discuss the life and times about the second Flavian emperor Titus. The Flavians were the second dynasty of the imperial period extending from 69 CE until the assassination of...
Episode #169
<p>We’re back with more exciting episodes from the infamous Gallic sack of Rome. </p><br><p>The Bermuda Triangle? Or the Holy Trinity? </p><p>We have action in three different locations in this episode – Camillus in...
Episode #168
<p>In this episode, we discuss one of the more tragic episodes from the Gallic sack of Rome. </p><br><p>We Who Are About to Die…</p><p>The Romans who have remained in the city take up their defensive positions on the...
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<p>Marcus Furius Camillus is an ancient Roman that it is hard to ignore, especially in the early days of the 4th century BCE. He has been regularly popping up in our episodes from the era, so we thought it would be...
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