The Roman Siege of Veii and the Coup of Marcus Furius Camillus

In 396 BCE, after a decade-long siege, the Roman Republic captured the Etruscan city of Veii — a victory that reshaped Rome's military, political, and religious identity. This episode dives into the story of Marcus Furius Camillus, the general who orchestrated the triumph, only to be exiled and later recalled as Rome's 'second founder' after the Gallic sack. We explore the siege tactics — including a tunnel dug into the Temple of Juno — the controversial vow of a decimation, the introduction of state pay for soldiers, and the debate over whether Camillus was a hero or a tyrant. Along the way, we touch on the Etruscan background, the role of the dictator, and the shadow of the gens Manlia. For listeners who know the later Punic Wars and imperial Rome, this is the earlier crucible that forged the tools of empire. #Veii #Camillus #RomanRepublic #EtruscanWars #SiegeOfVeii #MarcusFuriusCamillus #Dictator #Decimation #Stipendium #TempleOfJuno #CapitolineGeese #Brennus #GallicSack #Falerii #EtruscanCivilization #AncientWarfare #History #FexingoHistory Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo