Valentina Arena
Reader in Roman History at University College London
1 episode
Covers topics in categories such as:
PhilosophyNatural law ethicistsGolden Age Latin writersTrope theoristsExecuted philosophersExecuted writersClassical humanists1st-century BC Roman augurs, 1st-century BC Roman consulsPhilosophers of Roman ItalyLetter writers in LatinRoman-era students in AthensDeaths by blade weaponsAncient Roman equites, Ancient Roman exilesAncient Roman jurists, Ancient Roman rhetoricians1st-century BC writers in LatinRoman Republican praetorsRoman quaestors2nd-century BC RomansPeople of the War of Mutina
Cicero
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss Cicero's political ideas on laws, duty, tyrants and the republic, which he developed as the Roman Republic was threatened by Caesar and civil wars.
25 January 2018
Also featuring: Melissa Lane, Catherine Steel
Philosophy1st-century BC Roman augurs, 1st-century BC Roman consulsPhilosophers of Roman ItalyRoman-era students in AthensDeaths by blade weaponsNatural law ethicistsTrope theoristsAncient Roman equites, Ancient Roman exilesAncient Roman jurists, Ancient Roman rhetoriciansExecuted writers1st-century BC writers in LatinExecuted philosophersRoman Republican praetorsLetter writers in LatinGolden Age Latin writersRoman quaestors2nd-century BC RomansPeople of the War of MutinaClassical humanists