Pompey the Great and the Fall of the Roman Republic

Episode 11: BONUS! Roman Warfare

lifeofpompey@gmail.com (Alan Keith and Lucas Murphy) — Mon, 15 May 2017 00:52:42 +0000

In our latest installment, we diverge from our usual timeline and enter into a discussion of Roman Warfare in general. Hope you enjoy!

Episode 10 - The Pirate Menace pt. 2

lifeofpompey@gmail.com (Alan Keith and Lucas Murphy) — Sun, 11 Dec 2016 14:32:58 +0000

This episode is the meat and potatoes of the war against piracy. We talk legates, strategy, and the politics of war. Also a few obligatory pirate jokes.

Episode 9 - The Pirate Menace Pt. 1

lifeofpompey@gmail.com (Alan Keith and Lucas Murphy) — Wed, 10 Aug 2016 03:13:49 +0000

With the Carthaginians long since eradicated from the Mediterranean, the seas become lawless hosts to a growing number of pirates. The problem gets so bad for Rome that it threatens their very survival. Rome again turns to a strong man and the strongest man of the day just so happens to be, Pompey the Great!

Episode 8 The Consulship of Pompey and Crassus

lifeofpompey@gmail.com (Alan Keith and Lucas Murphy) — Mon, 01 Aug 2016 00:00:02 +0000

In this episode we see two of the soon-to-be most powerful men in Rome get their first taste of the most powerful position in Rome, The Consulship. The two vary in style and end the year on uneasy terms and setting the tone for the rest of their careers.

Episode 7 The War with Sertorius (Spanish War)

lifeofpompey@gmail.com (Alan Keith and Lucas Murphy) — Mon, 18 Jul 2016 18:48:35 +0000

With the civil war under control in Italy, the Roman eyes look toward Spain. The skilled general Sertorius builds a stronghold that begins to threaten Rome, reminding Romans of Hannibals invasion yet again. Pompey and M. Pius are sent to put an end to Sertorius, but Sertorius doesnt go without a fight!

Episode 6 The Lepidus Affair

lifeofpompey@gmail.com (Alan Keith and Lucas Murphy) — Fri, 27 May 2016 03:02:27 +0000

After Sulla molds Rome into his own image, upstarts begin to stir the crowd once again. They get help from an unlikely ally - Pompey the Great. Pompey lends his support for the consul Lepidus against Sulla's wishes only to squash his rebellion later. Puzzling politics indeed.

Episode 5 The African Conquest

lifeofpompey@gmail.com (Alan Keith and Lucas Murphy) — Tue, 17 May 2016 02:31:13 +0000

Pompey continues his butchery into Africa. Pompey's troops show themselves as incredibly loyal and Pompey demonstrates his incredible leadership skills. Returning home, Pompey is able to secure a triumph for his actions, although it is unusual for such a young man to receive such an honor.

Episode 4 - The Civil War Continues

lifeofpompey@gmail.com (Alan Keith and Lucas Murphy) — Sun, 08 May 2016 17:00:58 +0000

Sulla with Pompey and Metellius Pius, settle affairs in Italy with a dust up. Carbo and whats left of the resistance surrounding Rome scatters fleeing to Sicily. Pompey invades Sicily and earns the title of "adulescentulus carnifex" but did he deserve the title?

Episode 3 - The Rising Son Part 3

lifeofpompey@gmail.com (Alan Keith and Lucas Murphy) — Mon, 28 Mar 2016 01:49:25 +0000

The Civil War concludes with Pompey hunting down Sulla's enemies. The Metelli Family reaches its peak in power and prestige as Sulla begins is hour of reckoning.

Episode 2 - The Rising Son Pt. 2

lifeofpompey@gmail.com (Alan Keith and Lucas Murphy) — Mon, 28 Mar 2016 01:17:56 +0000

The early life of Pompey continues to be explored. In the heart of the civil war, we see betrayal and bravado as Roman fights Roman for the control of the Republic.

Episode 1: The Rising Son

lifeofpompey@gmail.com (Alan Keith and Lucas Murphy) — Mon, 07 Mar 2016 22:44:42 +0000

This is the third installment and covers the beginning of the Civil War which started a series of conflicts from which the Republic would never emerge. Pompey, a young man full of vigor, sides with Sulla as he returns from his war with Mithridates. The opening moves of the war are discussed as well as the political alliances that would re-shape Rome's landscape.

Pompey the Great and The Fall of The Roman Republic Intro pt 2

lifeofpompey@gmail.com (Alan Keith and Lucas Murphy) — Mon, 07 Mar 2016 20:57:47 +0000

This is the second installment of Pompey the Great and The Fall of the Roman Republic. This is part two of the introduction episodes. In this episode we go deep into the agrarian reforms and reformers, the military generals, and the complex issues that arose from the introduction of street violence into Rome's political life. We take you to the edge of the civil war where Pompey the Great makes his grand entrance into the public eye.

Pompey the Great and the Fall of the Roman Republic: Intro Part 1

lifeofpompey@gmail.com (Alan Keith and Lucas Murphy) — Sun, 06 Mar 2016 00:02:47 +0000

Roman History Podcast focusing on the life and times of one of Rome's greatest generals. Join us as we dig in-depth into this fascinating figure.