Episode 1 - Castrati, Chaos, and Cow Sacrifices: The Third-Century Roman Empire

18/11/2022 40 min
Episode 1 - Castrati, Chaos, and Cow Sacrifices: The Third-Century Roman Empire

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In which we look at the turbulent fourth century through the lens of the chaotic third century: a time when emperors came and went with the seasonal fashions, castrati priests paraded up and down the capital, and patriotism meant having a LOT of steak dinners.