The March of History
A biographical history podcast on the life of Julius Caesar and the fall of the Roman Republic.
Dive deep into the tumultuous world of ancient Rome as we trace the life of Julius Caesar, from his humble beginnings as a minor and impoverished noble to his rise as the powerful dictator who shaped the course of Roman civilization.
80. The Siege of Massilia Part II and the Mutiny of the Ninth
The Siege of Massilia reaches its dramatic climax as Caesar’s legions build new and innovative siegeworks to overcome the defiant Massiliotes. At last, Julius Caesar arrives on the scene and quickly gets hit with a flurry of ...
79. The Siege of Massilia: Part I
The forces of Julius Caesar put the Greek city-state of Massilia under siege. Massilia is equipped with mighty defenses and its people are determined to resist the Roman war machine. To overcome these defenses, the legions wi...
78. The Battle of the Bagradas: Curio’s Last Stand
Gaius Scribonius Curio marches against the approaching Numidian army. Finding success, he presses his luck and pursues his foe… only to be led into a trap. With the Numidians surrounding them, Curio and his army are forced to...
77. Curio Invades Africa
As Caesar wrestles the Spains under his control, Gaius Scribonius Curio leads two legions and 500 cavalry on an invasion of the Roman province of Africa (modern Tunisia). At 34 years old, Curio is young and inexperienced yet ...
76. Devoted to Death
Julius Caesar rushes Further Spain in an attempt to bring the province under his control and consolidate his power in Spain. Meanwhile, in the Illyrian theatre of war (the modern Balkans), Caesar's subordinates, Gaius Antoniu...
75. Caesar's Clemency
When Pompeian soldiers and officers start to mingle with Caesar's army in an attempt to bring about a peace, Petreius decides to renew the war in brutal fashion. After a game of cat and mouse, Julius Caesar finally corners th...