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\\nIn this special episode we sit down with Dr Emma Southon to discuss her brand new book A History of the Roman Empire in 21 Women.
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\\nThis is the Roman antidote to all those fabulous reimagining of Greek myth by delving into the very real and very fascinating lives of some of the women who lived under the Romans.
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\\nSpecial Episode - A History of the Roman Empire in 21 Women with Dr Emma Southon
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\\nWe discuss the choices Emma made about who to include and who to leave out as well as consider some of the women who stood out for us when reading the book.
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\\nIf you have a history-minded people to consider at certain upcoming celebrations that may or may not resemble the Saturnalia, this book is worthy of your consideration. Not only is Emma erudite, but she has a great understanding of just how quirky the Romans were.
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\\nThings to tune in for
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\\n* The challenges of ancient evidence (a perennial topic on our podcast!)
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\\n* The amazing life of Turia
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\\n* \\u2018Manus\\u2019 marriage - an ancient form of Roman marriage which saw a wife come under the direct power of her husband (or his paterfamilias)
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\\n* The enterprises of Julia Felix
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\\n* *The conquests and political power plays of Zenobia
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\\n* The very particular approach to Christianity of Melania the Elder
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\\nWe firmly recommend checking out Dr Southon\\u2019s work, which can be found on her website: https://www.emmasouthon.com/
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\\nIf you\\u2019re interested in her latest book, here are links to where to buy online:
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\\n* Australia - Booktopia
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\\n* UK - Bookshop.org
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\\n* US - Please note the US title is A Rome of One\\u2019s Own: The Forgotten Women of the Roman Empire - Bookshop.org
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\\nEmma is the co-host of the History is Sexy podcast and can also be found on Instagram. Emma is a great friend of the show and you\'re most welcome to check out our other conversations on Agrippina the Younger and murder in ancient Rome.
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\\nJust look at those glorious book covers! Despite the title difference, these are the SAME book. The US release is known as A Rome of One\'s Own while the UK version is entitled A History of the Roman Empire in 21 Women.
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\\nSound Credits
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\\nOur music was composed by Bettina Joy de Guzman.
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\\nAutomated Transcript
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\\nLightly edited for clarity!
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\\nDr Rad 0:12Welcome to The Partial Historians. We explore all the details of ancient Rome. Everything from political scandals to love affairs, the battles waged and when citizens turn against each other. I\'m Dr. Read.
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