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The March of History: Julius Caesar 81. Cicero’s Agonizing DecisionThe March of History goes back in time to Italy in the spring of 49 BC, where Marcus Tullius Cicero still sits around his country villas agonizing over what action he should take in this civil war. Cicero's natural loyalty lies with Pompey and the Optimates who he feels have the moral right on their side. And yet, Cicero is furious with Pompey for his failures around the Rubicon crossing and his abandonment of Rome and Italy—and even more terrified of Pompey's plans to imitate Sulla if he wins the civil war. Yet, at the same time, Cicero wholly di...

2026-01-011h 38

The March of History: Julius Caesar 80. The Siege of Massilia Part II and the Mutiny of the NinthThe Siege of Massilia reaches its dramatic climax as Caesar’s legions build new and innovative siegeworks to overcome the defiant Massiliotes. At last, Julius Caesar arrives on the scene and quickly gets hit with a flurry of news items. In his absence, Rome has appointed Caesar as Dictator. On a more ominous note, the veteran Ninth Legion has instigated a mutiny among Caesar’s army in Placentia. Always one for decisive and bold action, Caesar races to the scene to face down the mutineers. Amazon Support The March of History by making your...

2025-11-271h 10

The March of History: Julius Caesar 79. The Siege of Massilia: Part IThe forces of Julius Caesar put the Greek city-state of Massilia under siege. Massilia is equipped with mighty defenses and its people are determined to resist the Roman war machine. To overcome these defenses, the legions will need to utilize all their ancient engineering skills to build truly incredible siege-works. For months this siege is waged on land and sea as the Romans build ever more complex siege works and the clever Massiliotes break out every trick in the book to frustrate the Romans. Amazon Support The March of History by making your A...

2025-10-301h 18

The March of History: Julius Caesar 78. The Battle of the Bagradas: Curio’s Last StandGaius Scribonius Curio marches against the approaching Numidian army. Finding success, he presses his luck and pursues his foe… only to be led into a trap. With the Numidians surrounding them, Curio and his army are forced to make a desperate last stand. Meanwhile, the rest of the army is now eager to flee Africa. But the available ships do not have room for everyone, and soon chaos breaks out as no soldier wants to be left behind. We end with a discussion of Curio’s legacy and the view our ancient sources took on him. Lucan delivers his verd...

2025-09-1849 min

The March of History: Julius Caesar 77. Curio Invades AfricaAs Caesar wrestles the Spains under his control, Gaius Scribonius Curio leads two legions and 500 cavalry on an invasion of the Roman province of Africa (modern Tunisia). At 34 years old, Curio is young and inexperienced yet talented, dynamic and full of confidence. Arrayed against him are the combined forces of the Roman senator Publius Attius Varrus and the King of Numidia, Juba. Time will tell if Curio's confidence aids him or leads to a fall from grace. Website www.themarchofhistory.com Venmo If you enjoyed the episode and...

2025-08-2155 min

The March of History: Julius Caesar 76. Devoted to DeathJulius Caesar rushes Further Spain in an attempt to bring the province under his control and consolidate his power in Spain. Meanwhile, in the Illyrian theatre of war (the modern Balkans), Caesar's subordinates, Gaius Antonius and Publius Cornelius Dolabella, suffer crushing defeats. Even defeats can have honor though, and so, 1,000 men from the town of Opitergium decide to set an example in this civil war and refuse to surrender to the Pompeians. The result is as bloody as it is memorable. Website www.themarchofhistory.com Venmo If you...

2025-07-1741 min

The March of History: Julius Caesar 75. Caesar's ClemencyWhen Pompeian soldiers and officers start to mingle with Caesar's army in an attempt to bring about a peace, Petreius decides to renew the war in brutal fashion. After a game of cat and mouse, Julius Caesar finally corners the Pompeians and receives their surrender. With both Roman armies listening, Caesar then launches into one of his greatest speeches and one of his most ostentatious displays of clemency. We then dive deep on the enigma that is Caesar's clemency and all its hidden facets. Stay tuned to the very end for an anecdote on Caesar's clemency.

2025-06-191h 09

The March of History: Julius Caesar 74. Race to the MountainsWith their position growing worse by the day, Afranius and Petreius decide to make a run for it and attempt to march to Celtiberia where they expect to find support. For Julius Caesar, everything depends on stopping them from reaching a set of mountains/hills at which point they will be out of his reach and the war will become protracted. And so the race begins, with both armies rushing to reach the mountain pass first. Along the way, Caesar's soldiers become fed up with his famous clemency and aren't shy in letting him know. We...

2025-05-1541 min

The March of History: Julius Caesar 73: The Rain in Spain: Caesar's LuckWhen monsoon rains hit Northeastern Spain, the Sicoris River floods, obliterating both of Julius Caesar's bridges. Now stranded in a narrow strip of land between two flooded rivers, Caesar soon runs out of food and his troops begin to starve. Finding himself in an increasingly desperate situation, Caesar must find a way to regain access to the Eastern bank of the river or else the war will be lost. Meanwhile, Decimus Brutus fights a naval battle at Massilia against Ahenobarbus and the Massiliotes. Stay tuned at the end for a special segment on Cicero and the cosmos.

2025-04-1744 min

The March of History: Julius Caesar 72. The Killing ZoneJulius Caesar arrives in Spain, the picture of confidence. Even having to borrow money from his officers to pay his soldiers doesn't seem to dampen his self-belief, or the belief of his followers. Taking command of the Spanish campaign, he quickly begins trying to outmaneuver Afranius and Petreius. Caesar's luck abandons him though, when his veteran army panics and the Ninth Legion finds itself trapped in what amounts to a killing zone. Correction: Cicero marvels at the lies a man goes about telling on behalf of Pompey. I said this man was a follower of Pompey. He was, in fact, a...

2025-03-2042 min

The March of History: Julius Caesar 71. The Spanish Campaign Begins: Julius Caesar Strikes WestJulius Caesar’s rapid march toward Spain is stalled by the defiant city of Massilia (modern Marseille). Ahenobarbus unexpectedly resurfaces and re-enters the Roman Civil War. We set the stage for Julius Caesar’s campaign in Spain. Caesar’s legate Fabius, sent ahead to start the war while Caesar organizes the siege of Massilia, soon finds himself in peril - without Caesar around to save him. Buy Machiavelli's "The Prince" (Amazon): https://amzn.to/4eD5sE5 Amazon Support The March of History by making your Amazon purchases via this free link...

2025-02-2046 min

The March of History: Julius Caesar 70. Julius Caesar Returns to RomeSitting in his country villa, Cicero struggles to choose a side; Julius Caesar or Pompey and the Optimates. From his vantage, neither option looks appealing. Meanwhile, Julius Caesar makes his much anticipated (and dreaded) return to Rome after a 10 year absence from his mother city. There, Caesar soon finds himself butting heads with a troublesome Tribune of the Plebs over the fate of the Roman treasury. In a flash of temper, Caesar runs roughshod over the ancient rights of the Tribunes and, possibly, even threatens to kill the Tribune. Rome does not take this hypocrisy kindly.

2025-01-1654 min

The March of History: Julius Caesar 69. The Siege of BrundisiumJulius Caesar pursues Pompey to the port city of Brundisium. There, the two face off in the first great engineering contest of the civil war as Caesar attempts to blockade the port and Pompey works to slow Caesar’s progress until his fleet can arrive. There is also a special segment at the end of the episode regarding the Gladiator films so make sure to listen all the way through or you will miss out. Buy Marcus Aurelius' Meditations (Amazon): https://amzn.to/4nukJee Amazon Support The March of Histo...

2024-12-1244 min

The March of History: Julius Caesar 68. Crossing the RubiconJulius Caesar makes the greatest gamble of his life and crosses the Rubicon to march on his political enemies. The civil war has begun. The unprepared Pompey and the Optimates are thunderstruck by Caesar's swift advance. Most Romans fear Caesar will behave like Sulla or Marius. Caesar has other plans. He soon unveils his clemency to the world in dramatic fashion. Website www.themarchofhistory.com Venmo If you enjoyed the episode and want to leave a tip, click the link below! https://venmo.com/code?use...

2024-11-142h 10

The March of History: Julius Caesar 67. Ancient Arms RaceWith Caesar’s conquest of Gaul complete, focus now turns to his much anticipated return to Rome. Caesar envisions the triumphant return of a conquering hero. The Optimates envision a criminal being dragged before a court controlled and guarded by the armed soldiers of Pompey. With both sides claiming to want peace yet refusing to back down, an ancient arms race begins. Website www.themarchofhistory.com Venmo If you enjoyed the episode and want to leave a tip, click the link below! https://venmo.com/code...

2023-05-251h 02

The March of History: Julius Caesar 66. Gaul is ConqueredThe final year of the Gallic Wars; Vercingetorix meets his fate. What is the significance of Alesia for Julius Caesar and what is the legacy of his conquest of Gaul? Website www.themarchofhistory.com Venmo If you enjoyed the episode and want to leave a tip, click the link below! https://venmo.com/code?user_id=3764325529420842984&created=1680471101.0362968&printed=1 Patreon If you want to contribute to The March of History with a monthly donation, click the link below!

2023-05-1138 min

The March of History: Julius Caesar 65. The Battle of Alesia (Part II)Alesia is Julius Caesar’s greatest battle and one of the most famous battles in history. Caesar has now surrounded Alesia with two rings of ramparts, towers, traps and ditches. But with a massive Gallic relief army bearing down upon them, Caesar and his army find themselves surrounded. Fighting now on two fronts and heavily outnumbered, the Romans will be pushed to their breaking point. YouTube exploring the battlefield of Alesia: https://youtu.be/oeqVc9rG7Ik?si=l1uAkOpNEKRx4aPo Website www.themarchofhistory.com ...

2023-04-2726 min

The March of History: Julius Caesar 64. The Battle of Alesia (Part I)Alesia is Julius Caesar’s greatest battle and one of the most famous battles in history. With Vercingetorix and his men held up in the hilltop town of Alesia, Julius Caesar and the Romans start a monumental project of fortifications to wall Vercingetorix in. YouTube exploring the battlefield of Alesia: https://youtu.be/oeqVc9rG7Ik?si=86V1Mpec3Ok-XkNg Website www.themarchofhistory.com Venmo If you enjoyed the episode and want to leave a tip, click the link below! http...

2023-04-1335 min

The March of History: Julius Caesar 63. The Turning PointJulius Caesar’s Gallic allies are defecting at an alarming rate. Soon he is surrounded in enemy territory and cut off from his provinces which are under attack. As Caesar and his army march to the rescue of Transalpine Gaul weighed down by their baggage train, Vercingetorix smells an opportunity. Website www.themarchofhistory.com Venmo If you enjoyed the episode and want to leave a tip, click the link below! https://venmo.com/code?user_id=3764325529420842984&created=1680471101.0362968&printed=1 Patreon If you...

2023-03-3025 min

The March of History: Julius Caesar 62. The Battle of GergoviaWith allies wavering in loyalty Julius Caesar fears being surrounded at Gergovia. But before he can begin a strategic retreat he must win some sort of face saving victory. The result, is the Battle of Gergovia, Caesar’s single biggest defeat in the Gallic Wars. Website www.themarchofhistory.com Venmo If you enjoyed the episode and want to leave a tip, click the link below! https://venmo.com/code?user_id=3764325529420842984&created=1680471101.0362968&printed=1 Patreon If you want to contribute to The...

2023-03-1633 min

The March of History: Julius Caesar 61. Aedui AnxietyJulius Caesar takes the fight to Vercingetorix’s homeland. Meanwhile elements of one of Rome’s Gallic allies, the Aedui, try to push their tribe into joining Vercingetorix’s rebellion. Website www.themarchofhistory.com Venmo If you enjoyed the episode and want to leave a tip, click the link below! https://venmo.com/code?user_id=3764325529420842984&created=1680471101.0362968&printed=1 Patreon If you want to contribute to The March of History with a monthly donation, click the link below! https://www...

2023-03-0228 min

The March of History: Julius Caesar 60. Vercingetorix RisingJulius Caesar finally finds a worthy rival in Gaul in the form of a young charismatic nobleman by the name of Vercingetorix. With Caesar distracted by the anarchy in Rome, Vercingetorix seizes his chance to rouse all of Gaul into rebellion. Caught off guard, Caesar needs to find a way to reunite with his army and take back the initiative. Website www.themarchofhistory.com Venmo If you enjoyed the episode and want to leave a tip, click the link below! https://venmo.com/code?user_id=3...

2023-02-161h 00

The March of History: Julius Caesar 59. Anarchy Vs. MonarchyCato cracks down on corruption sans underwear. Clodius and Milo’s gang war reaches its climax on the Via Appia. Rome erupts into utter chaos as violent mobs swarm the streets. Website www.themarchofhistory.com Venmo If you enjoyed the episode and want to leave a tip, click the link below! https://venmo.com/code?user_id=3764325529420842984&created=1680471101.0362968&printed=1 Patreon If you want to contribute to The March of History with a monthly donation, click the link below! http...

2023-02-0235 min

The March of History: Julius Caesar 58. The Fate of CrassusCrassus and the Romans begin a long, bloody retreat from the battle of Carrhae with Surena and the Parthians in hot pursuit. When Surena finally catches up to Crassus, the result is so theatrical it could only exist in ancient history. Website www.themarchofhistory.com Venmo If you enjoyed the episode and want to leave a tip, click the link below! https://venmo.com/code?user_id=3764325529420842984&created=1680471101.0362968&printed=1 Patreon If you want to contribute to The March of Histo...

2023-01-1943 min

The March of History: Julius Caesar 57. The Battle of CarrhaeCrassus invades the Parthian Empire! Ignoring an endless stream of bad omens he marches his army over the Euphrates River and into Mesopotamia. The Parthians are no helpless foe and soon Crassus finds himself marching further and further into the desert where the Parthians have a surprise waiting for him. Website www.themarchofhistory.com Venmo If you enjoyed the episode and want to leave a tip, click the link below! https://venmo.com/code?user_id=3764325529420842984&created=1680471101.0362968&printed=1 Patreon If yo...

2023-01-0555 min

The March of History: Julius Caesar 56. The Execution of a Race of CriminalsJulius Caesar turns his attention to punishing Ambiorix and the Eburones, the same tribe that ambushed and wiped out the 14th legion. While Caesar is busy dishing out retribution, the new replacement 14th legion gets a surprise visit from a band of intrepid Germans. Website www.themarchofhistory.com Venmo If you enjoyed the episode and want to leave a tip, click the link below! https://venmo.com/code?user_id=3764325529420842984&created=1680471101.0362968&printed=1 Patreon If you want to contribute to The M...

2022-12-2235 min

The March of History: Julius Caesar 55. Embers of RebellionJulius Caesar races back and forth across Gaul doing his best to stamp out the embers of rebellion that seem to be springing up everywhere he looks. The Treveri, the Nervii, the Menapii, the Aduatuci, the Senones, and the Carnutes, all these tribes and more are mobilizing for war. Even Germania gets in on the fray and soon Caesar is building a second bridge over the Rhine to teach the Germans yet another lesson. Website www.themarchofhistory.com Venmo If you enjoyed the episode and want to lea...

2022-12-0827 min

The March of History: Julius Caesar 54. Know Thyself, Know Thy EnemyHeavily outnumbered, Julius Caesar must find a way to lure the Belgic coalition into fighting on terrain of his choosing. To do this, he will need a strong understanding of human psychology. Website www.themarchofhistory.com Venmo If you enjoyed the episode and want to leave a tip, click the link below! https://venmo.com/code?user_id=3764325529420842984&created=1680471101.0362968&printed=1 Patreon If you want to contribute to The March of History with a monthly donation, click the link below!

2022-11-2423 min

The March of History: Julius Caesar 53. Quintus Cicero’s SiegeA coalition of Belgic tribes races to attack the winter camp of Quintus Cicero. No military man, Quintus must rise to the occasion if he and his legion are to survive the onslaught and find a way to get help from Julius Caesar. Website www.themarchofhistory.com Venmo If you enjoyed the episode and want to leave a tip, click the link below! https://venmo.com/code?user_id=3764325529420842984&created=1680471101.0362968&printed=1 Patreon If you want to contribute to The March...

2022-11-1035 min

The March of History: Julius Caesar 52. Friend or Foe?The 14th legion finds itself isolated and under attack. With command divided evenly between two commanders, the Romans begin bickering amongst themselves as to which is the correct course of action to save themselves from the enemy. But who is the enemy? Website www.themarchofhistory.com Venmo If you enjoyed the episode and want to leave a tip, click the link below! https://venmo.com/code?user_id=3764325529420842984&created=1680471101.0362968&printed=1 Patreon If you want to contribute to The March of Hi...

2022-10-2744 min

The March of History: Julius Caesar 51. On Funerals and CursesJulius Caesar suffers a crushing series of blows upon his return from Britain as he receives word that multiple members of his direct family have died. Back in Rome the funeral is anything but normal. Crassus is becoming insufferable at the excitement of his Syrian command and Cato may or may not have engaged in wife-trafficking. Note #1: While the translation of Plutarch I have says the Roman crowd seized Julia’s “corpse”, it’s possible she had already been cremated by that point in which case they would have been seizing her funeral urn. ...

2022-10-1346 min

The March of History: Julius Caesar 50. To the Thames and BeyondJulius Caesar and his legions march to the River Thames where they are confronted by an army of Britons. The deeper they march into Britain the more they seem to suffer casualties in ambushes and hit and run raids. With Autumn quickly approaching, Caesar needs to find a way to bring this campaign to an end before the weather turns and he is stranded in Britain for the winter. Always looking to generate interest in Rome, Julius Caesar also provides us with an ethnography of the ancient Britons. Website www...

2022-09-2946 min

The March of History: Julius Caesar 49. The Second Invasion of BritanniaOne expedition to Britain isn’t enough for Julius Caesar and soon after returning he’s making plans for a second. This time though, he intends to do it bigger and better than before. More infantry, more cavalry, more ships! Only time will tell if Caesar has learned from the mistakes of his first voyage. Website www.themarchofhistory.com Venmo If you enjoyed the episode and want to leave a tip, click the link below! https://venmo.com/code?user_id=3764325529420842984&created=1680471101.0362968&printed=1 Pa...

2022-09-1541 min

The March of History: Julius Caesar 48. The Invasion of BritanniaJulius Caesar’s famed luck fails him as a storm heavily damages his fleet leaving him and his Roman army stranded between the English Channel and some angry British tribes. To make matters worse, the Roman army is low on food and Autumn is swiftly approaching. Website www.themarchofhistory.com Venmo If you enjoyed the episode and want to leave a tip, click the link below! https://venmo.com/code?user_id=3764325529420842984&created=1680471101.0362968&printed=1 Patreon If you want to contrib...

2022-09-0136 min

The March of History: Julius Caesar 47. Reverse D-DayJulius Caesar launches his reconnaissance in force of Britannia. The British tribes stand ready to defend their island home and have no intention of allowing the Romans to land without a fight. Website www.themarchofhistory.com Venmo If you enjoyed the episode and want to leave a tip, click the link below! https://venmo.com/code?user_id=3764325529420842984&created=1680471101.0362968&printed=1 Patreon If you want to contribute to The March of History with a monthly donation, click the link below!

2022-05-1931 min

The March of History: Julius Caesar 46. Bridging the RhineSummary: Julius Caesar takes the fight to Germania. To do so he will need to demonstrate Rome's incredible engineering abilities. Crossing one frontier isn’t enough for Caesar though and he soon has designs on a second even more outlandish exploit that same year. Correction #1: I got a little carried away talking about horses in this episode. I say that horses had been the primary method of quick transportation for thousands and tens of thousands of years. In reality the earliest known domestication of horses was roughly 6,000 years ago in the steppelands north of the Blac...

2022-04-0744 min

The March of History: Julius Caesar 45. New NeighborsJulius Caesar has some spare time before the campaign season is over so he decides to try to mop up some pesky smaller tribes still holding out against the might of Rome. These concerns are soon forgotten when a large Germanic host crosses the Rhine and tries to make their new home in Gaul. Caesar tries to deal with them with a combination of diplomacy and threatening action but it ends in a debacle that will be hotly debated in the Roman Senate. Julius Caesar’s greatest Roman foe, Cato, will even suggest that Caesar should be handed over to...

2022-03-171h 03

The March of History: Julius Caesar 44. War with the VenetiBack to Gaul! The March of History returns to the Gallic Wars. Julius Caesar may have declared Gaul as being pacified but no one alerted the Gauls of this. Soon war breaks out again as a seafaring people known as the Veneti decide to take on the might of Rome. Website www.themarchofhistory.com Venmo If you enjoyed the episode and want to leave a tip, click the link below! https://venmo.com/code?user_id=3764325529420842984&created=1680471101.0362968&printed=1 Patreon If yo...

2022-01-2038 min

The March of History: Julius Caesar 43. The Consulship of Crassus and PompeyCrassus and Pompey take the consulship by violent storm, backed by Julius Caesar. Their triumvirate wishlist from Lucca will take even more violence to get approved but Crassus and Pompey seem happy to use naked force where bribery and covert coercion fail. We also take a quick look at Caesar’s key legates in Gaul and the civilians that act as his proxies in Rome while he is in Gaul waging war. Website www.themarchofhistory.com Venmo If you enjoyed the episode and want to leave a tip...

2022-01-0636 min

The March of History: Julius Caesar 42. The Conference of LucaWith the first Triumvirate publicly unraveling at the seams, Julius Caesar attempts to save the alliance. Calling Crassus and Pompey to his province of Cisalpine Gaul he lays out what the future could look like with Rome’s three most powerful men continuing to work together. We also take a detour through the strange family relations of Cato and the Optimates. Website www.themarchofhistory.com Venmo If you enjoyed the episode and want to leave a tip, click the link below! https://venmo.com/code?user...

2021-10-2153 min

The March of History: Julius Caesar 41. Gangs of RomeClodius holds Rome in a state of perpetual terror with the help of his street gangs. Milo rises to the challenge and puts his newly raised gang to work fighting Clodius. The two begin battling in the streets of Rome in all out gang warfare. Meanwhile Pompey and the Senate start a major campaign to recall Cicero. Website www.themarchofhistory.com Venmo If you enjoyed the episode and want to leave a tip, click the link below! https://venmo.com/code?user_id=3764325529420842984&created=1680471101.0362968&printed=1

2021-10-0753 min

The March of History: Julius Caesar 40. Clodius Strikes AgainClodius declares war on Pompey. In desperation, Pompey backs a Tribune, named Milo, to create a rival gang. Milo is both willing and able to meet violence with violence. The result is all out battle in the Roman Forum. Website www.themarchofhistory.com Venmo If you enjoyed the episode and want to leave a tip, click the link below! https://venmo.com/code?user_id=3764325529420842984&created=1680471101.0362968&printed=1 Patreon If you want to contribute to The March of History with a mon...

2021-09-161h 09

The March of History: Julius Caesar 39. Catching Up with the GangJulius Caesar has been waging war in Gaul for 2 years now. Back in Rome, his political contemporaries have not been sitting still. Cicero is in exile, Cato has been sent to Cyprus by Clodius and Pompey is in love. In this episode we will catch you up on the lives of these historical giants. Website www.themarchofhistory.com Venmo If you enjoyed the episode and want to leave a tip, click the link below! https://venmo.com/code?user_id=3764325529420842984&created=1680471101.0362968&printed=1 Pa...

2021-09-0249 min

The March of History: Julius Caesar 38. Victory Over the BelgaeJulius Caesar may have defeated the fiercest of the Belgic tribes but there are still tribes that continue to resist. Using siege warfare the Belgae have not dreamed of, Caesar sets out to teach them that resistance to Rome is futile. Upon completion of the campaign Caesar declares the whole of Gaul as being pacified. Back at home, Rome goes absolutely wild. In this episode we also delve into why the Gauls posed such an existential threat in the minds of ordinary Romans and what it meant to them to see Caesar defeating the Gauls/B...

2021-08-0541 min

The March of History: Julius Caesar 37. The Battle of the SabisThe Nervii, fiercest of the Belgae, gather en masse to confront Julius Caesar and his legions. Caesar races ahead to meet them. On the bank of the River Sabis the Nervii set an ambush that Caesar and his Romans walk right into. A chaotic large-scale battle ensues. Soon Julius Caesar is forced to grab a shield and join his soldiers on the front line. Will it be enough to save the Romans from destruction? Website www.themarchofhistory.com Venmo If you enjoyed the episode and want to lea...

2021-07-1553 min

The March of History: Julius Caesar 36. The Flight of the BelgaeThe united force of the Belgae bring their power to bare on Julius Caesar and his Roman legions. Though heavily outnumbered, Caesar has chosen his ground well and is ready for the fight. Website www.themarchofhistory.com Venmo If you enjoyed the episode and want to leave a tip, click the link below! https://venmo.com/code?user_id=3764325529420842984&created=1680471101.0362968&printed=1 Patreon If you want to contribute to The March of History with a monthly donation, click the link below...

2021-07-0147 min

The March of History: Julius Caesar 35. The Belgae UniteThe Belgae have formed a unified alliance against Julius Caesar and Rome. Gathering in massive numbers they plan to throw the Romans out of Gaul altogether. Always looking to seize the initiative Caesar rushes forward to meet them. Website www.themarchofhistory.com Venmo If you enjoyed the episode and want to leave a tip, click the link below! https://venmo.com/code?user_id=3764325529420842984&created=1680471101.0362968&printed=1 Patreon If you want to contribute to The March of History with a month...

2021-06-1741 min

The March of History: Julius Caesar 34. How to Train an ArmyWe take a small detour for part of this episode and talk about a young 19 year old Julius Caesar catching malaria before jumping back to Caesar in Gaul. Winter is here and Caesar has finished his first year in Gaul. But what does Caesar expect of his army in winter quarters? How does he train them to become the elite veteran legions of the later Civil Wars? Find out in this episode! Website www.themarchofhistory.com Venmo If you enjoyed the episode and want to leave a tip...

2021-06-0330 min

The March of History: Julius Caesar Bonus: Andalusian Adventure (Part 2)Brendan joins the podcast again as we discuss what life has been like for Trevor living in Spain during a pandemic (including the New Years Day fire that forced him to move apartments). We also discuss all of the history rich cities Trevor has traveled to in the past 7 months. Phoenician history, Roman history, Visigothic history, Islamic history, the Age of Exploration, this episode has it all! Correction: I absolutely butcher the pronunciation of Boabdil, the last Muslim King of Granada. It is pronounced boh-uhb-dil. His real name was Abu Abdallah Muhammad XII. ...

2021-05-201h 03

The March of History: Julius Caesar Bonus: Andalusian Adventure (Part 1)Brendan joins the podcast again as we discuss what life has been like for Trevor living in Spain during a pandemic. We also discuss all of the history-rich cities Trevor has traveled to in the past 7 months. Phoenician history, Roman history, Visigothic History, Islamic history, the Age of Exploration, this episode has it all! We even go into a side-bar about Cynocephaly (dog-headed people) throughout the ages (yes this is a real thing). Correction: There were 3 Pinzon brothers Website www.themarchofhistory.com Venmo If y...

2021-05-061h 10

The March of History: Julius Caesar 33. The Battle of VosgesThe final clash with Ariovistus is finally upon Julius Caesar and the Romans. At the battle of Vosges the Romans must face the Germans head-on. In this battle of ancient armies neither side will give quarter nor expect it from the enemy. Only one side can walk away with victory and Caesar is determined it be the Romans. Website www.themarchofhistory.com Venmo If you enjoyed the episode and want to leave a tip, click the link below! https://venmo.com/code?user_id=3764325529420842984&created=1680471101.0362968&pri...

2021-04-0139 min

The March of History: Julius Caesar 32. Why Won’t You Fight Me?Ariovistus makes a move to cut off Julius Caesar's supply lines, ending any chance of a peace settlement. Caesar maneuvers to gain his supply lines back and battle ensues in the contest. Despite this, the Germans refuse to engage in a pitched battle. But why? Caesar searches furiously for intelligence that will explain his opponent's motives. Website www.themarchofhistory.com Venmo If you enjoyed the episode and want to leave a tip, click the link below! https://venmo.com/code?user_id=3764325529420842984&created=1680471101.0362968&printed=1

2021-03-1825 min

The March of History: Julius Caesar 31. It’s Parley TimeJulius Caesar and Ariovistus finally meet face to face. Both personalities struggle to dominate the meeting. Verbal sparing soon turns to the real thing and Caesar must decide how much longer these peace talks can continue. Website www.themarchofhistory.com Venmo If you enjoyed the episode and want to leave a tip, click the link below! https://venmo.com/code?user_id=3764325529420842984&created=1680471101.0362968&printed=1 Patreon If you want to contribute to The March of History with a monthly donation, click...

2021-03-0436 min

The March of History: Julius Caesar 30. Julius Caesar the OratorJulius Caesar and his Roman legions race for the town of Vesontio to capture it before the Germans. At Vesontio the legionaries are told horrifying tales of the skill and ferocity of their German foes. Fear begins to spread through the ranks like wildfire. Seeing the panic spread, Caesar knows he must put an end to the fear using one of his greatest gifts, his voice. Website www.themarchofhistory.com Venmo If you enjoyed the episode and want to leave a tip, click the link below! ...

2021-02-1836 min

The March of History: Julius Caesar 29. German InvasionsA gathering of Gallic leaders makes a secret request of Julius Caesar to protect them from a band of German mercenaries led by a man known as Ariovistus. Ariovistus has no intention of listening to Caesar though and soon the two big egos are butting heads. Website www.themarchofhistory.com Venmo If you enjoyed the episode and want to leave a tip, click the link below! https://venmo.com/code?user_id=3764325529420842984&created=1680471101.0362968&printed=1 Patreon If you want to contr...

2021-02-0427 min

The March of History: Julius Caesar 28. The Fate of the HelvetiiIn another move to deepen the growing bond between soldier and General, Julius Caesar gives his army time to recover before pursuing the Helvetii. For their part, the Helvetii still have one last surprise in store for the Romans. Eventually, Caesar must play judge and jury on the fate of the entire Helvetii. We also take a deep dive into the motives behind Caesar’s actions and how these have been viewed throughout history. Website www.themarchofhistory.com Venmo If you enjoyed the episode and want to leave...

2021-01-2134 min

The March of History: Julius Caesar 27. The Battle of BibracteJulius Caesar lines his legions up for the first pitched battle of the Gallic Wars. The Helvetii attack and the fighting rages for hours as Caesar commands his troops on foot having dismissed his horse in a show of solidarity with his soldiers. Listen now to find out how Caesar and his legions fare in their first test of combat against the Gallic peoples. Website www.themarchofhistory.com Venmo If you enjoyed the episode and want to leave a tip, click the link below! https://ven...

2021-01-0722 min

The March of History: Julius Caesar 26. A Not So Well-Oiled MachineJulius Caesar’s army is famed for being a well-oiled machine that had a fanatical devotion to their commander unlike any seen in history. At this point in our story, they are not yet that army. Caesar plans a clever trap for the Helvetii but miscommunications and scouting blunders combine to ruin his well laid plans. Website www.themarchofhistory.com Venmo If you enjoyed the episode and want to leave a tip, click the link below! https://venmo.com/code?user_id=3764325529420842984&created=1680471101.0362968&printed=1

2020-12-2417 min

The March of History: Julius Caesar 25. Treacherous AlliesJulius 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. Website www.themarchofhistory.com Venmo If you enjoyed the episode and want to leave a tip, click the link below! https://venmo.com/code?user_id=3764325529420842984&created=1680471101.0362968&printed=1

2020-12-1029 min

The March of History: Julius Caesar 24. Retribution of RomeJulius 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. Website www.themarchofhistory.com Venmo If you enjoyed the episode and want to leave a tip, click the link below! https://venmo.com/code...

2020-11-2640 min

The March of History: Julius Caesar 23. Knock Knock, It’s the HelvetiiA 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 st...

2020-11-1232 min

The March of History: Julius Caesar 22. Clodius Really UnhingedJulius 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. Website www.themarchofhistory.com Venmo If you enjoyed the episode and want to leave a tip, click the link below! https://venmo.com/code?user_id...

2020-10-2927 min

The March of History: Julius Caesar 21. Clodius UnhingedVettius 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. Website www.themarchofhistory.com Venmo If you enjoyed the episode and want to leave a tip, click the link below! https://venmo.com/code?user_id=3764325529420842984&created=1680471101.0362968&printed=1 ...

2020-10-2235 min

The March of History: Julius Caesar 20. The Consulship of Julius and Caesar (Part III)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. Website www.themarchofhistory.com Venmo If you enjoyed the episode and want to leave a tip, click the link below! https://venmo.com/code?user_id=3764325529420842984&created=1680471101.0362968&printed=1 Patreon If you want to cont...

2020-10-151h 02

The March of History: Julius Caesar 19. The Consulship of Julius and Caesar (Part II)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. Bibulus T-Shirt!!! https://www.themarchofhistory.com/store/ Website www.themarchofhistory.com Venmo If you enjoyed the episode and want to leave a tip, click the link below! https://venmo...

2020-10-0844 min

The March of History: Julius Caesar 18. The Consulship of Julius and Caesar (Part I)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. Website www.themarchofhistory.com

2020-09-171h 09

The March of History: Julius Caesar 17. Return of Pompey MagnusPompey 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. Website www.themarchofhistory.com Venmo If...

2020-09-1052 min

The March of History: Julius Caesar 16. Subduing SpainJulius 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. Website www.themarchofhistory.com Venmo If you enjoyed the episode and want to leave a tip, click the link below! https://ven...

2020-09-0357 min

The March of History: Julius Caesar 15. Defiling the Bona DeaJulius Caesar’s Praetorship ends with a scandalous bang. Cross-dressing combines with sacrilege to create a scandal the likes of which Rome has never seen. We introduce you to a new individual whose appetite for personal vendettas is unparalleled in history. While Julius Caesar attempts to extricate himself from the controversy without destroying his political career, his creditors grow impatient. Enter onto the stage, Publius Claudius Pulcher. Correction: While the Claudii go back to some of the earliest days of the Roman Republic (specifically, 6 years after the founding of the Republic), they were in fact ori...

2020-08-2742 min

The March of History: Julius Caesar 14. Forum FurorJulius Caesar’s year as Praetor gets off to a rocky start. Bedlam at a Forum meeting and false accusations combine to make political life exceedingly difficult. It will take all Caesar’s political acumen to avoid a fall from power and to continue the climb to greatness. Website www.themarchofhistory.com Venmo If you enjoyed the episode and want to leave a tip, click the link below! https://venmo.com/code?user_id=3764325529420842984&created=1680471101.0362968&printed=1 Patreon If you want to c...

2020-08-2054 min

The March of History: Julius Caesar 13. Civil War EruptsCivil war erupts, brother fights brother as the Roman Senate attempts to put down Catiline’s insurrection once and for all. Catiline and his supporters fight for their lives. Website www.themarchofhistory.com Venmo If you enjoyed the episode and want to leave a tip, click the link below! https://venmo.com/code?user_id=3764325529420842984&created=1680471101.0362968&printed=1 Patreon If you want to contribute to The March of History with a monthly donation, click the link below! https://www.pat...

2020-08-1349 min

The March of History: Julius Caesar 12. The Conspiracy UnfoldsAfter Cicero’s famous denunciation of Catiline, Catiline flees Rome during the night under the pretext of going into exile. A rebel army continues to grow in Etruria and the Roman Republic’s fate hangs in the balance. Website www.themarchofhistory.com Venmo If you enjoyed the episode and want to leave a tip, click the link below! https://venmo.com/code?user_id=3764325529420842984&created=1680471101.0362968&printed=1 Patreon If you want to contribute to The March of History with a monthly d...

2020-08-0652 min

The March of History: Julius Caesar 11. Dystopian CaesarWelcome to the dark twisted world of Lucius Sergius Catilina, a Populare and shadowy reflection of Julius Caesar. Catiline has the nerve to gamble like Caesar but does he have the skill needed to pull it off? Correction: New Man or Novus Homo meant you were the first in your family to enter the Senate. Website www.themarchofhistory.com Venmo If you enjoyed the episode and want to leave a tip, click the link below! https://venmo.com/code?user_id=3764325529420842984&crea...

2020-07-301h 03

The March of History: Julius Caesar 10. Fortune Favors the BoldJulius Caesar gambles his entire career on a single election with the odds stacked against him. A deeper dive into the character of Julius Caesar and the state of the Republic during his life. Website www.themarchofhistory.com Venmo If you enjoyed the episode and want to leave a tip, click the link below! https://venmo.com/code?user_id=3764325529420842984&created=1680471101.0362968&printed=1 Patreon If you want to contribute to The March of History with a monthly donation, click the link...

2020-07-2152 min

The March of History: Julius Caesar 9. Murder CourtsCato causes a ruckus as Quaestor, reopening old wounds from the days of the Dictator Sulla. In a bizarre trial, Julius Caesar uses an archaic law dating back to the Kings of Rome to prove a political point. Note: The other religious college I mentioned is the Augurs. Correction: At one point I say Julius Caesar’s speeches as the prosecution do not survive in the Gaius Rabirius case. While it is correct that his speeches did not survive, he was not the prosecution, he was the judge (albeit not a very...

2020-07-2141 min

The March of History: Julius Caesar 8. The Plight of BibulusJulius Caesar gains a new enemy with his extravagant spending as Aedile. The ghost of Marius raises more controversy as Julius Caesar openly challenges the Optimates and emboldens the Populares. Enter onto the stage Marcus Calpurnius Bibulus. Corrections: Cicero was from an Equestrian family. I referred to the god Victory when talking about the trophies to Marius. In fact, this was a goddess and her name was Victoria. Website www.themarchofhistory.com Venmo If you enjoyed the episode and want to leave a tip, click the link belo...

2020-07-2100 min

The March of History: Julius Caesar 7. Pompey Over PiratesPompey aims to gain an unprecedented command to wage war on the Mediterranean’s pirates. Julius Caesar works to get in the General’s good graces. Correction #1: In this episode I say Julius Caesar visits Transalpine Gaul after his Quaestorship. In fact, he visited Transpadane Gaul which is in the area of the Po Valley within the province of Cisalpine Gaul (Northern Italy). Transalpine Gaul did not have Latin Rights. Correction #2: In this episode I say Lucullus raised catfish. While I can't find any source that specifically states the type of fish h...

2020-07-2150 min

The March of History: Julius Caesar 6. Death MasksJulius Caesar continues to climb the political ladder even as personal tragedy strikes at home. Nothing is ever apolitical in ancient Rome though, not even funerals. Personal tragedy soon turns to political fuel. Website www.themarchofhistory.com Venmo If you enjoyed the episode and want to leave a tip, click the link below! https://venmo.com/code?user_id=3764325529420842984&created=1680471101.0362968&printed=1 Patreon If you want to contribute to The March of History with a monthly donation, click the link below...

2020-07-2134 min

The March of History: Julius Caesar 5. Julius Caesar the LoverJulius Caesar makes a name for himself in Rome as a womanizer. A view into the women of the Roman Republic and the women in Caesar’s life. Enter onto the stage Marcus Porcius Cato and Servillia. Note #1: Suetonius tells us Caesar drank very little wine and that even his enemies admitted that. Correction: While Servillia’s affair with Julius Caesar was embarrassing for Cato, Servillia would have fallen under the authority of her husband when married, not Cato. Note #2: It would probably be more accurate to transla...

2020-07-2140 min

The March of History: Julius Caesar 4. Spartacus RisingLed by the legendary Spartacus, a massive slave revolt seizes Italy. Barbaric measures are taken to return the Republic to its status quo. Enter onto the stage Pompey Magnus and Marcus Licinius Crassus. Note: As best I can tell, academics continue to debate the origins of gladiatorial games. This was the case even in ancient times with Nicolaus of Damascus stating that gladiatorial games were Etruscan in origin and Livy stating they were Campanian in origin. Website www.themarchofhistory.com Venmo If you enjo...

2020-07-211h 13

The March of History: Julius Caesar 3. Return of Julius CaesarJulius Caesar returns to Rome with a splash. Determined to make his name known he enters the law courts to prove his prowess as an orator. Enter onto the stage Marcus Tullius Cicero. Correction #1: It was Livy that characterized Rome as conquering the world in self-defense. Correction #2: Arpinum is Southeast of Rome Correction #3: Cicero was aided by his grateful Sicilian clients when he was Aedile. Not having the money to throw elaborate games, he was instead able to provide food sent from Sicily to the people of Rome.

2020-07-2152 min

The March of History: Julius Caesar 2. Julius Caesar Pirate BaneA young Julius Caesar journeys to the eastern half of the Roman Empire in the hopes of adventure and glory. Military life suits Caesar well and he is soon a rising star in the Republic. Even the fearsome pirates of the Mediterranean come to respect his name. Website www.themarchofhistory.com Venmo If you enjoyed the episode and want to leave a tip, click the link below! https://venmo.com/code?user_id=3764325529420842984&created=1680471101.0362968&printed=1 Patreon If you want to co...

2020-07-2138 min

The March of History: Julius Caesar 1. Marius vs. SullaTitans clash as two ruthless generals tear the Roman Republic apart in a personal rivalry. A young Julius Caesar faces his first test in life and proves he will not be bullied. Corrections: Sulla’s protector was not the goddess Fortuna as I stated in this episode, it was the goddess Venus. Also, the correct name of Caesar’s commentaries in Gaul is “Commentaries on the Gallic War”.

2020-07-2100 min

The March of History: Julius Caesar 1b. Marius vs. Sulla Marius and Sulla compete in a contest of ‘who can terrify Rome the most’. All concept of restraint, pity and mercy are forgotten. In this civil war between two Roman titans, it is the Roman people themselves who are made to bleed. Amidst all the chaos and bloodshed, a young Julius Caesar makes his entrance onto the stage of history in dramatic fashion. Correction: At one point I mistakenly say Caesar’s uncle and cousin’s heads were mounted on the Rostra. This is only true of young Marius (cousin of Caesar), not the elder Marius (C...

2020-07-212h 56

The March of History: Julius Caesar 1a. Marius vs. Sulla A generation before Julius Caesar etched his name into the history books, Republican Rome was dominated by two larger than life personalities, Marius and Sulla. To understand the world Julius Caesar was born into, you need to understand the great feud between these two titans. A feud that tore the Republic apart and bathed the city in blood. Website www.themarchofhistory.com Venmo If you enjoyed the episode and want to leave a tip, click the link below! https://venmo.com/code?user_id=3764325529420842984&created=1680471101.0362968&prin...

2020-07-201h 56

The March of History: Julius Caesar Intro to The March of HistoryWhat is this podcast about? Why am I making it? Should you listen? Find out in this 1.5 minute introduction to The March of History. Website www.themarchofhistory.com Amazon Support The March of History by making your Amazon purchases via this free link at no extra charge to you. https://amzn.to/45OhI0v Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases at no extra charge to you. Venmo If you enjoyed the episode and want...

2020-07-1901 min