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.
71. The Spanish Campaign Begins: Julius Caesar Strikes West
Julius Caesar’s rapid march toward Spain is stalled by the defiant city of Massilia (modern Marseille). Ahenobarbus unexpectedly resurfaces and re-enters the Roman Civil War. We set the stage for Julius Caesar’s campaign in S...
70. Julius Caesar Returns to Rome
Sitting in his country villa, Cicero struggles to choose a side; Julius Caesar or Pompey and the Optimates. From his vantage, neither option looks appealing. Meanwhile, Julius Caesar makes his much anticipated (and dreaded) r...
69. The Siege of Brundisium
Julius Caesar pursues Pompey to the port city of Brundisium. There, the two face off in the first great engineering contest of the civil war as Caesar attempts to blockade the port and Pompey works to slow Caesar’s progress u...
68. Crossing the Rubicon
Julius Caesar makes the greatest gamble of his life and crosses the Rubicon to march on his political enemies. The civil war has begun. The unprepared Pompey and the Optimates are thunderstruck by Caesar's swift advance. Most...
67. Ancient Arms Race
With Caesar’s conquest of Gaul complete, focus now turns to his much anticipated return to Rome. Caesar envisions the triumphant return of a conquering hero. The Optimates envision a criminal being dragged before a court cont...
66. Gaul is Conquered
The final year of the Gallic wars; Vercingetorix meets his fate. What is the significance of Alesia for Julius Caesar and what is the legacy of his conquest of Gaul? Venmo If you enjoyed the episode and want to leave a tip, c...