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Mentioned in 7 episodes

The Twelve Caesars

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Suetonius's "The Twelve Caesars" offers a gossipy and detailed account of the first twelve Roman emperors, known for its scandalous anecdotes and insights into their personalities.

Mentioned by

Dominic Sandbrook

Victor Davis Hanson

Mentioned in 7 episodes

Mentioned by

Dominic Sandbrook

when comparing Lyndon Johnson to characters from his book.

508. America in '68: Nightmare in Vietnam (Part 1)

Mentioned by

Tom Holland

as the author of a new book about the twelve Caesars and how they've been understood throughout history.

Mentioned by

Victor Davis Hanson

as an example of a text that contains themes of societal decadence.

Trump to Tren de Aragua: Say Hello to My Little Friend

Mentioned as a source providing biographical details and anecdotes about Tiberius.

Mentioned by

Marc Dennis

, confirming he read it along with Meditations, showcasing his knowledge of Roman history.

Marc Dennis — Painting the Punchline (EP.293)

Mentioned by

Greg Jenner

as one of

Mary Beard

’s best-selling books.

Emperor Nero: ancient Rome’s most infamous ruler

Mentioned by Desi in the context of discussing the historical accuracy of sources referenced in Borges' story.

Episode 3: The Lottery in Babylon by Jorge Luis Borges

Mentioned by

Shahidha Bari

as the author of the book and discussed during the podcast.

Mary Beard on Images of Power from the Ancient to the Modern World

Mentioned by

Mike Duncan

as the copy he found at Goodwill that sparked his interest in Latin and Greek historical works.

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