The March of History: Julius Caesar

By Trevor Fernes

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Subscribers: 692
Reviews: 7
Episodes: 75

Ryan
 Dec 31, 2024
you can tell the host has a real passion for history and the story they are laying out for us. this has reignited my passion for history.

Alex
 Dec 7, 2024
I love this podcast. Well done!

mason240
 Dec 2, 2024
March of History is a great account of the details and battles that get glossed over in grand narratives.

PlinyTheSmiter
 Dec 1, 2024
The March of History is a truly enveloping and gripping telling of the life of Julius Caesar. Similar to the style of Dan Carlin.

Augustus
 Nov 20, 2024
The best History Podcast ever! If you love Julius Caesar and all things Roman this podcast is for you!!

History lover
 Nov 20, 2024
What an outstanding history podcast! Trevor is a fantastic story teller who really brings the story of Julius Caesar alive!

A Podcast Republic user
 Nov 15, 2024

Description

Experience the dramatic life of Julius Caesar and the fall of the Roman Republic in this gripping biographical history podcast. Step into the heart of Ancient Rome and witness the rise and fall of one of history’s most iconic figures, Julius Caesar. This deep-dive podcast takes listeners on a meticulously researched journey through the Roman Republic’s most pivotal era—an age of political intrigue, military conquest, and the ambitions of powerful men who reshaped history. Follow Julius Caesar’s extraordinary ascent from impoverished noble, navigating the treacherous waters of Roman politics and Senate power struggles, to his rise as a brilliant military commander and transformative statesman. His story is not just one of personal ambition—it’s the story of a civilization in flux, a society on the brink of collapse, and a republic unraveling under civil strife and imperial ambition. This podcast explores Julius Caesar’s legendary military campaigns, beginning with the Gallic Wars—a defining chapter showcasing his unmatched strategic brilliance and relentless ambition. Experience the epic Battle of Alesia, where Caesar’s leadership secured victory over Vercingetorix and the Gauls. This triumph cemented his reputation as one of ancient Rome’s greatest generals and expanded the Roman Republic’s reach, solidifying its dominance across ancient Europe. After the conquests in Gaul, the story shifts to rising political tensions in Ancient Rome, setting the stage for civil war. As Caesar’s rivals grew increasingly intractable—driven by fear, ambition, and a hatred of Caesar personally—he faced a stark choice: cross the Rubicon or submit to prosecution. Caesar chose the Rubicon, unleashing chaos across the Roman Republic and propelling the conflict toward the climactic Battle of Pharsalus, where Caesar’s forces confronted Pompey Magnus in a decisive clash that would determine the Republic’s fate and cement Caesar’s dominance. But battlefields are only part of this history. The March of History immerses listeners in the tangled web of alliances, betrayals, and conspiracies that signaled the Roman Republic’s collapse. Alongside Julius Caesar, explore the ambitions and legacies of Ancient Rome’s most influential figures—Cicero, the brilliant orator and defender of republican ideals; Pompey Magnus, Rome’s golden boy and celebrated general turned reluctant adversary of Caesar; Cato the Younger, the immovable object to Caesar’s unstoppable force; Mark Antony, the charismatic hedonist and formidable battlefield commander; and Brutus, whose betrayal on the Ides of March remains one of history’s most infamous acts of treachery. And, of course, Cleopatra, the enigmatic Egyptian queen whose alliances with Caesar and Antony shaped personal destinies and Rome’s future. This podcast offers more than a retelling of historic events—it’s an exploration of power, ambition, betrayal, and human frailty. The struggles, political moves, and military strategies of this era reveal timeless lessons on leadership, governance, and human nature. Each episode draws from ancient sources and modern historians to provide rich context and insightful analysis. Quotes from classical writers and respected scholars breathe life into the narrative, while detailed commentary deepens the events that shaped Ancient Rome. For those captivated by Roman history, military strategy, and Ancient Rome’s fall, this podcast offers a truly immersive experience. The March of History delivers a powerful exploration of one of history’s most pivotal eras. If you’re fascinated by the rise and fall of empires, the clash of brilliant minds, and the strategies that shaped Ancient Rome, this podcast is a must-listen. Join us as we uncover the epic story of Julius Caesar, the political chaos of the Roman Republic, and the transformation that gave birth to the Roman Empire—a legacy that still echoes through history.

Episode Date
71. The Spanish Campaign Begins: Julius Caesar Strikes West
Feb 20, 2025
70. Julius Caesar Returns to Rome
Jan 16, 2025
69. The Siege of Brundisium
Dec 12, 2024
68. Crossing the Rubicon
Nov 14, 2024
67. Ancient Arms Race
May 25, 2023
66. Gaul is Conquered
May 11, 2023
65. The Battle of Alesia (Part II)
Apr 27, 2023
64. The Battle of Alesia (Part I)
Apr 13, 2023
63. The Turning Point
Mar 30, 2023
62. The Battle of Gergovia
Mar 16, 2023
61. Aedui Anxiety
Mar 02, 2023
60. Vercingetorix Rising
Feb 16, 2023
59. Anarchy Vs. Monarchy
Feb 02, 2023
58. The Fate of Crassus
Jan 19, 2023
57. The Battle of Carrhae
Jan 05, 2023
56. The Execution of a Race of Criminals
Dec 22, 2022
55. Embers of Rebellion
Dec 08, 2022
54. Know Thyself, Know Thy Enemy
Nov 24, 2022
53. Quintus Cicero’s Siege
Nov 10, 2022
52. Friend or Foe?
Oct 27, 2022
51. On Funerals and Curses
Oct 13, 2022
50. To the Thames and Beyond
Sep 29, 2022
49. The Second Invasion of Britannia
Sep 15, 2022
48. The Invasion of Britannia
Sep 01, 2022
47. Reverse D-Day
May 19, 2022
46. Bridging the Rhine
Apr 07, 2022
45. New Neighbors
Mar 17, 2022
44. War with the Veneti
Jan 20, 2022
43. The Consulship of Crassus and Pompey
Jan 06, 2022
42. The Conference of Luca
Oct 21, 2021
41. Gangs of Rome
Oct 07, 2021
40. Clodius Strikes Again
Sep 16, 2021
39. Catching Up with the Gang
Sep 02, 2021
38. Victory Over the Belgae
Aug 05, 2021
37. The Battle of the Sabis
Jul 15, 2021
36. The Flight of the Belgae
Jul 01, 2021
35. The Belgae Unite
Jun 17, 2021
34. How to Train an Army
Jun 03, 2021
Bonus: Andalusian Adventure (Part 2)
May 20, 2021
Bonus: Andalusian Adventure (Part 1)
May 06, 2021
33. The Battle of Vosges
Apr 01, 2021
32. Why Won’t You Fight Me?
Mar 18, 2021
31. It’s Parley Time
Mar 04, 2021
30. Julius Caesar the Orator
Feb 18, 2021
29. German Invasions
Feb 04, 2021
28. The Fate of the Helvetii
Jan 21, 2021
27. The Battle of Bibracte
Jan 07, 2021
26. A Not So Well-Oiled Machine
Dec 24, 2020
25. Treacherous Allies
Dec 10, 2020
24. Retribution of Rome
Nov 26, 2020
23. Knock Knock, It’s the Helvetii
Nov 12, 2020
22. Clodius Really Unhinged
Oct 29, 2020
21. Clodius Unhinged
Oct 22, 2020
20. The Consulship of Julius and Caesar (Part III)
Oct 15, 2020
19. The Consulship of Julius and Caesar (Part II)
Oct 08, 2020
18. The Consulship of Julius and Caesar (Part I)
Sep 17, 2020
17. Return of Pompey Magnus
Sep 10, 2020
16. Subduing Spain
Sep 03, 2020
15. Defiling the Bona Dea
Aug 27, 2020
14. Forum Furor
Aug 20, 2020
13. Civil War Erupts
Aug 13, 2020
12. The Conspiracy Unfolds
Aug 06, 2020
11. Dystopian Caesar
Jul 30, 2020
10. Fortune Favors the Bold
Jul 21, 2020
9. Murder Courts
Jul 21, 2020
8. The Plight of Bibulus
Jul 21, 2020
7. Pompey Over Pirates
Jul 21, 2020
6. Death Masks
Jul 21, 2020
5. Julius Caesar the Lover
Jul 21, 2020
4. Spartacus Rising
Jul 21, 2020
3. Return of Julius Caesar
Jul 21, 2020
2. Julius Caesar Pirate Bane
Jul 21, 2020
1b. Marius vs. Sulla
Jul 21, 2020
1a. Marius vs. Sulla
Jul 20, 2020
Intro to The March of History
Jul 19, 2020