AD 79: Year of Vesuvius
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In AD 79, Italy's mount Vesuvius erupted, covering Pompeii and Herculaneum in hot ash and lava. This was not, however, the only important event of that year. One emperor died, another succeeded, farmers farmed, politicians plotted, lawyers advocated, businessmen cut deals, life went on. In this podcast, we will follow seasons of a typical year at the height of Rome's power from the perspectives of people high and low.
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United States
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In AD 79, Italy's mount Vesuvius erupted, covering Pompeii and Herculaneum in hot ash and lava. This was not, however, the only important event of that year. One emperor died, another succeeded, farmers farmed, politicians plotted, lawyers advocated, businessmen cut deals, life went on. In this podcast, we will follow seasons of a typical year at the height of Rome's power from the perspectives of people high and low.
Language:
English
Episodes
We Need to Talk About Vesuvius
9/5/2023
In which is discussed the question of the dating of the eruption, from sources literary and archeological.
Duration:00:13:33
AUGUST
8/9/2023
In which vagaries of the month are discussed in brief
Duration:00:04:46
A Trip to Misenum
8/9/2023
In which we suggest Titus visited Misenum after his father's death and visited his old family friend Pliny the Elder
Duration:00:15:10
A Trip to Herculaneum
8/9/2023
In which we suggest Titus visited Pompeii after his father's death and visited local dignitaries, the Nonii Balbii
Duration:00:16:03
A Trip to Pompeii
8/9/2023
In which we suggest Titus visited Pompeii after his father's death and visited local dignitaries, the Holconii
Duration:00:18:27
Agricola
8/9/2023
In which is discussed the career of Gnaeus Julius Agricola, general and governor of Britain in AD 70.
Duration:00:19:12
July
7/3/2023
In which the month as seen by Romans is briefly noted and Titus' taking on the reins of government from his father is discussed
Duration:00:15:31
Death of an Emperor
6/28/2023
In which are discussed the way of an imperial funeral, the circumstances of Vespasian's final days, Vespasian's funeral, and a quick appraisal of his rule
Duration:00:13:30
Petronia Iusta
6/28/2023
In which are discussed the house of the Bicentenary in Herculaneum and the tangled legal cases involving slavery and freedom and death and inheritance
Duration:00:16:29
Scaurus
6/28/2023
In which are discussed garum, the beloved fish sauce of the ancients, its production, qualities, economics, and Scaurus, the fish sauce king of Pompeii
Duration:00:14:31
June
6/5/2023
In which etymological origin stories are told, takes of misbehaving gods are related, dietary restrictions are discussed, and unusual garden advise is given
Duration:00:09:50
Rosalia
5/30/2023
In which are discussed the festivals and uses - aesthetic, medicinal, religious of the rose flower.
Duration:00:19:03
Gnaeus Alleius Nigidius Maius - A Man in Full
5/18/2023
In which we explore the life and times of the luckiest man in Pompeii
Duration:00:18:03
Who Was Julia?
5/10/2023
In which we discuss an urban villa, it's history, it's attractions, it's defects, and the possible life and times of its final owner, Julia Felix.
Duration:00:20:03
MAY
5/3/2023
In which the month is introduced and the subjects of soil preparation, and wool, and a little bit about the Pompeiian riot of AD 59 are discussed.
Duration:00:17:00
Vinalia
5/3/2023
In which the celebration and growing of grapes and making of wine are discuss
Duration:00:19:34
Titus part two
4/23/2023
In which we discuss the troubles Vespasian and Titus have with their critics in the Stoic opposition and the political problems at attend Queen Berenice as she comes to Rome,
Duration:00:20:40
Titus and Berenice part 1
4/20/2023
In which we trace the early lives of Vespasian's son Titus and Herod the Greats great grand-daughter the princess Berenice.
Duration:00:24:24
APRIL
4/6/2023
In which the etymology and Venus festivals and work loads of the fourth month of the year are discussed.
Duration:00:13:42
On The Hustings
3/27/2023
In which candidates for political office make their bids, chiefly in Pompeii, and in which the clout of various women and of Suedius Clemens in Pompeii is discussed.
Duration:00:23:54