Podcasts History Emperors of Rome Episode CXXII - Purple by Merit

Episode CXXII - Purple by Merit

Published: July 9, 2019, 7:33 a.m.

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With the murder of Caracalla one of the most unlikely men steps into power. Macrinus is unassuming, of the wrong position, and the wrong class. He\\u2019d argue he\\u2019s the best man for the job, but very few in Rome would agree with him.

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Dr Caillan Davenport (Senior Lecturer, Roman History, Macquarie University)

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