🎧 The Julio-Claudians with Tom Holland
Ancient • 34m
Dan sits down with Tom Holland to discuss Rome's first five emperors - the Julio-Claudian dynasty. From Augustus to Nero, they are some of the most colourful characters in history. But how much of what we know of these figures is actually true? Beware this podcast contains very strong language.
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🎧 The Lost City of Z
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