In this episode I get speculative and try to piece together what happened at the Consualia and an infamous event in Rome's early history. Alongside that there's Roman women saving the day, the strange disappearance of Romulus and more.

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In the final part of the miniseries I look at Spartan marriage, money and mothers as well as a range of other topics. I hope you've enjoyed these Sparta episodes, why not let me know?

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Music by Brakhage (Le Vrai Instrumental).

Reading list and modern sources used:

Bershadsky, N. The Argive Women, Beards and Democracy

Dwight, Z. Maidens and the Spartan Marriage Practice.

Hodkinson, S. 'Blind Ploutos'?: Contemporary images of the role of wealth in classical Sparta

Kennell, NM. Gymnasium of Virtue: education & culture in ancient Sparta

Millender, EG. Spartan Literacy revisited

Pomeroy, S. Spartan Women

Scott, AG. Plural Marriage and the Spartan State

In this episode I get into a famous event and a famous non-event. Did Hannibal really take Rome by surprise by crossing the Alps and why didn't he attack Rome directly after Cannae? I tackle both of these questions whilst throwing in the Celts and army attrition for good measure.

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Music by Brakhage (Le Vrai Instrumental).