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Rise of Rome: The First Samnite War

Rise of Rome: The First Samnite War

FromThe Ancients


Rise of Rome: The First Samnite War

FromThe Ancients

ratings:
Length:
28 minutes
Released:
Jul 7, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

In this first episode of a two-parter on the Samnite Wars, we focus in on one of Rome’s greatest rivals in early Italy. Based in modern day Campania, who were the Samnites?With three wars between the Roman Republic and the Samnite armies, beginning in 343 BC and the ending with a Roman victory in 290 BC, what happened in those explosive 53 years?In part one, Tristan is joined by Dr Kathryn Lomas from Durham University to find out more about these conflicts and the effect they had on the rise of Rome as an ancient superpower. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.
Released:
Jul 7, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

A podcast for all ancient history fans! The Ancients is dedicated to discussing our distant past. Featuring interviews with historians and archaeologists, each episode covers a specific theme from antiquity. From Neolithic Britain to the Fall of Rome. Hosted by Tristan Hughes.  Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.