Danny and Derek welcome Milo Edwards, Phoebe Roy, and Patrick Wyman, recovering classicists and hosts of Rome, the podcast about HBO’s series Rome. They talk about the development of the show in the early era of prestige TV, the portrayal of the city itself, Vorenus and Pullo, the imaginary of the average Roman, Atia and depictions of Roman femininity, and more.
Fun discussion. The original 1960 Spartacus is actually a pretty radical revolutionary film with an Imperial critique. It may not be your usual sword and sandal epic either.
Fun discussion. The original 1960 Spartacus is actually a pretty radical revolutionary film with an Imperial critique. It may not be your usual sword and sandal epic either.