Season 2, Witness of the Times, Episode 8: The Fall of Massalia: When Rome Went To War With Itself

🎙️ Witness of the Times – Season 2, Episode 8 Title: The Fall of Massalia: When Rome Went to War With Itself In Episode 8, Dr. Bruce Baker continues our three-part arc on the cities that stood in the way of Rome's domination of the Mediterranean—Mare Nostrum. This week, we turn to Massalia (modern-day Marseille), a proud Greek colony and once-great trading power. Founded by Anatolian Greeks, Massalia allied early with Rome—but when the Roman Republic collapsed into civil war, the city had to choose between Caesar and Pompey. It chose wrong. In this epic tale of siege warfare, naval blockades, political maneuvering, and shifting allegiances, Dr. Baker unpacks how this peaceful maritime republic became collateral damage in Caesar’s march to power. Don’t miss the turning point where trade, loyalty, and empire collided.   Connect with Us: If you enjoyed this episode, please take a moment to rate and review Witness of The Times on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. Every positive review helps new listeners find the show. We also want to hear from you! Send us your questions about the stories we profile. You can email us at [email protected]. You can find us on Facebook at Witness of the Times. Credits: Executive Producers: Marc Veazey and Dr. Bruce Baker Music: Jorgen Hallberg Hosts: Marc Veazey and Dr. Bruce Baker Thank you for joining us on this incredible journey through history with Witness of The Times. We can't wait to share more enthralling stories with you in upcoming episodes.