Universal History 5 - The Roman Republic

Dive deep into the history of Ancient Rome with this detailed podcast, focusing on the Roman Republic's epic rise and fall. Updated with the latest historical discoveries, we explore Rome's legendary founding by Romulus and Remus, the Republic's establishment, and its early struggles against Etruscans, Latins, and Samnites. Relive the crucial Punic Wars against Carthage and Rome's expansion across the Mediterranean, including the conquests of Greece and Asia Minor. Understand the internal conflicts that shook the Republic: the Roman Civil Wars led by figures like Marius, Sulla, and the pivotal Julius Caesar. Finally, witness Caesar's assassination and the rise of Augustus, marking the dramatic transition from the Roman Republic to the Roman Empire. If you love Ancient Rome history podcasts, this is your essential guide.