A Dry Period

Prepare yourself, dear listener, for a drought or two! After spending several episodes on individual years, we are speeding ahead in our latest episode. We are covering not one, not two, but THREE years in a single instalment. Join us as we tackle 430, 429 and 428 BCE.Financial AffairsThe Romans enjoy a remarkably peaceful year in 430 BCE. This means that they can turn their attention to financial matters. At least the new law that is introduced seems to benefit the people.A Year About NothingThe citizens must be confused as the peace continued into 429 BCE. No war? No internal conflict? Are we trapped in an episode of Seinfeld?The Return of CossusThe ridiculously handsome Aulus Cornelius Cossus returns for a consulship in 428 BCE. Thank goodness! We need some eye candy around here. The drama returns to Rome with raiders from Veii and Fidenae. However, the Romans cannot stay mad for long. A severe drought devastates the people. We’ve hit a dry period in this very dry period.All the Romans could think about was how to improve their relationship with the gods. Will their luck turn around?Looking to catch up on why Cossus is so famed? We’ve got your back:Episode 129 – Lars Tolumnius and the Fate of FidenaeEpisode 130 – The Cossus ControversyThings to Look Out ForConfusion over consuls (Who really was in charge in 428 BCE, Livy?)Colony buildingIrritating skin diseasesAediles taking care of businessA special commissionConfusion over bovine equationsBook promotions. Gotcha! You can buy our book HERE!Catch all out shownotes + full transcript over on our website: https://partialhistorians.com/2023/02/16/episode-134-a-dry-period/ For our full show notes and edited transcripts, head on over to https://partialhistorians.com/Support the showPatreonKo-FiRead our booksRex: The Seven Kings of RomeYour Cheeky Guide to the Roman Empire Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.