Alexander Meddings
Rome-based historian and tour guide specializing in Roman history and antiquity, featured as the episode's expert on Emperor Tiberius and the history of Capri.
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Mar 17, 2026 • 46min
Tiberius and his Island of Depravity
Alexander Meddings, a Rome-based historian and tour guide, gives a concise bio and expertise in Roman history. He traces Tiberius from family politics and military rule to his retreat on Capri. Short, vivid scenes cover rumors of depravity, source problems, and how isolation and scandal shaped a lasting, ambiguous reputation.
