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 philosophersClassical humanistsExecuted writers1st-century BC Roman augurs, 1st-century BC Roman consulsLetter writers in LatinPhilosophers of Roman ItalyRoman quaestorsRoman-era students in AthensPeople of the War of Mutina1st-century BC writers in LatinAncient Roman equites, Ancient Roman exilesAncient Roman jurists, Ancient Roman rhetoricians2nd-century BC RomansRoman Republican praetorsDeaths by blade weapons
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
PhilosophyClassical humanistsTrope theoristsRoman quaestors1st-century BC Roman augurs, 1st-century BC Roman consulsRoman-era students in AthensGolden Age Latin writersPeople of the War of MutinaLetter writers in LatinNatural law ethicists1st-century BC writers in LatinAncient Roman equites, Ancient Roman exilesAncient Roman jurists, Ancient Roman rhetoricians2nd-century BC RomansExecuted writersExecuted philosophersPhilosophers of Roman ItalyRoman Republican praetorsDeaths by blade weapons1st century BC2nd century BCLawRome