{"id":1893,"date":"2019-11-25T09:29:59","date_gmt":"2019-11-25T09:29:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vaticantour.com\/blog\/?p=1893"},"modified":"2019-11-25T09:57:56","modified_gmt":"2019-11-25T09:57:56","slug":"4-amazing-podcasts-on-ancient-rome","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vaticantour.com\/blog\/4-amazing-podcasts-on-ancient-rome","title":{"rendered":"4 Amazing Podcasts on Ancient Rome"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

With an array of haunting ruins, imposing\nart and astounding architecture, Rome is a historical powerhouse. Monumental\nbasilicas, magnificent piazzas and ornate Renaissance mansions furnish every\npart of the city. If you are a history buff, you will be delighted to know that\nthere are several podcasts that shed light on riveting subjects like world\nhistory and Ancient Rome.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Podcasts are a great medium for imbibing\nnew ideas and learning information. Unlike traditional media platforms, people\ncan integrate them into their daily life and broaden their horizons in\nhand-picked instalments. Ahead, we\u2019ve rounded up 4 podcasts on Ancient Rome;\nthe sagas, stories and spectacles will transport you to the classical period. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The History of Rome<\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This award-winning podcast, hosted by Mike\nDuncan, explores the key events that played out from the Aeneas\u2019 arrival in the\ncountry to the banishment of Romulus Augustulus, the last ruler of the Western\nRoman Empire. The best-selling author\u2019s keen interest in the field is evident\nin his attention to detail and persuasive delivery. He documents each historic\nevent in chronological order.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In between 2007 and 2012, Mike recorded 179\nepisodes, each spanning between 15 and 25 minutes. All the episodes are\nextremely crisp in format \u2013 garnering widespread acclaim.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Partial Historians<\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you are a fan of history podcasts, you\nwill love The Partial Historians, presented by Dr Peta Greenfield and Dr Fiona\nRadford. Both the hosts are academicians and affectionately referred to as Dr G and Dr Rad.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, don\u2019t mistake academics for boring\n\u2013 The Partial Historians is extremely fun, interesting and accurate. Since it\naired in 2013, the podcast has been efficiently examining the complexity of the\nprimeval culture but in a playful way.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Fall of Rome<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Want to find out what triggered the collapse\nof the Western Roman Empire? Tune into The Fall of Rome; as the name suggests, it\u2019s\nan in-depth analysis of various aspects that facilitated the downfall of the\npast\u2019s most legendary empire.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A terrific podcaster and writer, Patrick\nWyman examines how robust factors such as climate science, genetics, network\nmodels, forensic science and globalization have influenced our perception about\nthe Roman Empire. He studies ancient civilization with a modern lens and his\nengaging delivery is widely appreciated.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

When in Rome<\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The podcast list would remain incomplete\nunless we mention When in Rome hosted by Matt Smith. Documented in an interview\nformat, the show explores the \u2018place and space in the Roman Empire\u2019. The\nnarrative is compelling and is punctuated by in-depth discussions with\nacademics, historians and pundits in the subject. Together, they have earned a\nloyal fan base.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Plus, Matt is incredibly popular amongst\nhis listeners. You would be amazed to know that his supporters have raised more\nthan $10,000 on Kickstarter to fund the 4th<\/sup> season of When in Rome!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thus far, the podcast\nhas completed 3 instalments and each has been better than the last.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Final Thoughts <\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

History podcasts are all about weaving\nthreads of the past together and contributing insights along the way. Nevertheless,\nthey can never replace the thrill of one-to-one interaction with the historical\nmarvels scattered around the city. Rome is a city full of ancient treasures. No\npodcasts or TV series can ever do justice to its riveting beauty.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

You have to visit Rome and soak in its rich, glorious past. For that, we recommend Vatican Tours<\/a><\/strong>.<\/a> Our expert team of local associates will help you connect to the people, cultures and stories of Rome. You can also check out our best family tours in Rome<\/a><\/strong>; they are quite popular and help in unravelling the mysteries of the Eternal City.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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