The March of History: Julius Caesar
Experience the dramatic life of Julius Caesar and the fall of the Roman Republic in this gripping biographical history podcast.
Step into the heart of Ancient Rome and witness the rise and fall of one of history’s most iconic figures, Julius Caesar. This deep-dive podcast takes listeners on a meticulously researched journey through the Roman Republic’s most pivotal era—an age of political intrigue, military conquest, and the ambitions of powerful men who reshaped history.
Follow Julius Caesar’s extraordinary ascent from impoverished noble, navigating the treacherous waters of Roman politics and Senate power struggles, to his rise as a brilliant military commander and transformative statesman. His story is not just one of personal ambition—it’s the story of a civilization in flux, a society on the brink of collapse, and a republic unraveling under civil strife and imperial ambition.
This podcast explores Julius Caesar’s legendary military campaigns, beginning with the Gallic Wars—a defining chapter showcasing his unmatched strategic brilliance and relentless ambition. Experience the epic Battle of Alesia, where Caesar’s leadership secured victory over Vercingetorix and the Gauls. This triumph cemented his reputation as one of ancient Rome’s greatest generals and expanded the Roman Republic’s reach, solidifying its dominance across ancient Europe.
After the conquests in Gaul, the story shifts to rising political tensions in Ancient Rome, setting the stage for civil war. As Caesar’s rivals grew increasingly intractable—driven by fear, ambition, and a hatred of Caesar personally—he faced a stark choice: cross the Rubicon or submit to prosecution. Caesar chose the Rubicon, unleashing chaos across the Roman Republic and propelling the conflict toward the climactic Battle of Pharsalus, where Caesar’s forces confronted Pompey Magnus in a decisive clash that would determine the Republic’s fate and cement Caesar’s dominance.
But battlefields are only part of this history. The March of History immerses listeners in the tangled web of alliances, betrayals, and conspiracies that signaled the Roman Republic’s collapse. Alongside Julius Caesar, explore the ambitions and legacies of Ancient Rome’s most influential figures—Cicero, the brilliant orator and defender of republican ideals; Pompey Magnus, Rome’s golden boy and celebrated general turned reluctant adversary of Caesar; Cato the Younger, the immovable object to Caesar’s unstoppable force; Mark Antony, the charismatic hedonist and formidable battlefield commander; and Brutus, whose betrayal on the Ides of March remains one of history’s most infamous acts of treachery. And, of course, Cleopatra, the enigmatic Egyptian queen whose alliances with Caesar and Antony shaped personal destinies and Rome’s future.
This podcast offers more than a retelling of historic events—it’s an exploration of power, ambition, betrayal, and human frailty. The struggles, political moves, and military strategies of this era reveal timeless lessons on leadership, governance, and human nature.
Each episode draws from ancient sources and modern historians to provide rich context and insightful analysis. Quotes from classical writers and respected scholars breathe life into the narrative, while detailed commentary deepens the events that shaped Ancient Rome. For those captivated by Roman history, military strategy, and Ancient Rome’s fall, this podcast offers a truly immersive experience.
The March of History delivers a powerful exploration of one of history’s most pivotal eras. If you’re fascinated by the rise and fall of empires, the clash of brilliant minds, and the strategies that shaped Ancient Rome, this podcast is a must-listen. Join us as we uncover the epic story of Julius Caesar, the political chaos of the Roman Republic, and the transformation that gave birth to the Roman Empire—a legacy that still echoes through history.
- Update frequency
- every 12 days
- Average duration
- 47 minutes
- Episodes
- 81
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
19. The Consulship of Julius and Caesar (Part II)
Julius Caesar refuses to allow an obstructive Senate led by Cato to stonewall his legislation. Ignoring the Senate altogether, Caesar takes his bills directly to the people. At the first and most imp…
18. The Consulship of Julius and Caesar (Part I)
Julius Caesar wins the Consulship in a landslide. Despite this, he is put in a political corner by Cato and the Optimates’ maneuverings ahead of his year in office. Caesar will need to use all of his…
17. Return of Pompey Magnus
Pompey Magnus has been away from Rome for 5 years waging war and reorganizing the Eastern half of the Roman empire. He returns to Rome as perhaps the richest and most accomplished Roman General of al…
16. Subduing Spain
Julius Caesar sets out for Further Spain to take up his post as Pro-Praetorian Governor. There he is determined to find himself a war in which he can win glory and riches to pay back his debts. Showi…
15. Defiling the Bona Dea
Julius Caesar’s Praetorship ends with a scandalous bang. Cross-dressing combines with sacrilege to create a scandal the likes of which Rome has never seen. We introduce you to a new individual whose …
14. Forum Furor
Julius Caesar’s year as Praetor gets off to a rocky start. Bedlam at a Forum meeting and false accusations combine to make political life exceedingly difficult. It will take all Caesar’s political ac…
13. Civil War Erupts
Civil war erupts, brother fights brother as the Roman Senate attempts to put down Catiline’s insurrection once and for all. Catiline and his supporters fight for their lives.
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12. The Conspiracy Unfolds
After Cicero’s famous denunciation of Catiline, Catiline flees Rome during the night under the pretext of going into exile. A rebel army continues to grow in Etruria and the Roman Republic’s fate han…
11. Dystopian Caesar
Welcome to the dark twisted world of Lucius Sergius Catilina, a Populare and shadowy reflection of Julius Caesar. Catiline has the nerve to gamble like Caesar but does he have the skill needed to pul…
10. Fortune Favors the Bold
Julius Caesar gambles his entire career on a single election with the odds stacked against him. A deeper dive into the character of Julius Caesar and the state of the Republic during his life.
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9. Murder Courts
Cato causes a ruckus as Quaestor, reopening old wounds from the days of the Dictator Sulla. In a bizarre trial, Julius Caesar uses an archaic law dating back to the Kings of Rome to prove a political…
8. The Plight of Bibulus
Julius Caesar gains a new enemy with his extravagant spending as Aedile. The ghost of Marius raises more controversy as Julius Caesar openly challenges the Optimates and emboldens the Populares. Ente…
7. Pompey Over Pirates
Pompey aims to gain an unprecedented command to wage war on the Mediterranean’s pirates. Julius Caesar works to get in the General’s good graces.
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6. Death Masks
Julius Caesar continues to climb the political ladder even as personal tragedy strikes at home. Nothing is ever apolitical in ancient Rome though, not even funerals. Personal tragedy soon turns to po…
5. Julius Caesar the Lover
Julius Caesar makes a name for himself in Rome as a womanizer. A view into the women of the Roman Republic and the women in Caesar’s life. Enter onto the stage Marcus Porcius Cato and Servillia.
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4. Spartacus Rising
Led by the legendary Spartacus, a massive slave revolt seizes Italy. Barbaric measures are taken to return the Republic to its status quo. Enter onto the stage Pompey Magnus and Marcus Licinius Crass…
3. Return of Julius Caesar
Julius Caesar returns to Rome with a splash. Determined to make his name known he enters the law courts to prove his prowess as an orator. Enter onto the statge Marcus Tullius Cicero.
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2. Julius Caesar Pirate Bane
A young Julius Caesar journeys to the eastern half of the Roman Empire in the hopes of adventure and glory. Military life suits Caesar well and he is soon a rising star in the Republic. Even the fear…
1b. Marius vs. Sulla
Marius and Sulla compete in a contest of ‘who can terrify Rome the most’. All concept of restraint, pity and mercy are forgotten. In this civil war between two Roman titans, it is the Roman people th…
1a. Marius vs. Sulla
A generation before Julius Caesar etched his name into the history books, Republican Rome was dominated by two larger than life personalities, Marius and Sulla. To understand the world Julius Caesar …