Have Toga, Will Travel: Exploring Greece and Rome, Ancient and Modern
A podcast exploring the Mediterranean world, ancient and modern, through the eyes of two former Classics professors.
Hadrian’s Wall, Part I: The Romans in Britain and the Imperial Frontier
Join Emily and Cam as they discuss the Romans in Britain from the time of Caesar to the emperor Hadrian, and then talk about Hadrian’s monumental wall—what it was, how it was built, what it was for, and why some bits of it still survive today. Visit our homepage to subscribe, to find us on social me...
Monty Python’s Life of Brian: The Greatest Movie about Ancient Rome?
Emily and Cam chat about whether Monty Python's Life of Brian is truly the greatest movie about ancient Rome (as Cam claimed in the last episode). They also explore what "truths" the movie might expose about life under Roman occupation, and contemplate the Pythons’ love for Aristophanes. Visit our h...
The Persians and the Greeks, Part IV: Salamis, Plataea, and Everything After
In the final installment of a four-part series on the Greeks and the Persians, Emily and Cam discuss both the Battle of Salamis and the Battle of Plataea, and finish off with some remarks about the Serpent Column—a living monument to the accomplishment of the Greeks. Visit our homepage to subscribe,...
The Persians and the Greeks, Part III: Xerxes and the Road to Thermopylae
Emily and Cam dive into Xerxes’ decision to invade Greece, and tell the story of his expedition as far as the Battle of Thermopylae. (Featuring a very brief digression on "300".) Visit our homepage to subscribe, to find us on social media, and to contact us by email: https://havetogawilltravel.com L...
The Persians and the Greeks, Part II: Darius, Great King, King of Kings
Emily and Cam continue their discussion of the conflict between the Persians and the ancient Greek world. In this episode, they chat about Cyrus’ son Cambyses, about the rise to power of Darius, and about Darius’ relationships with Greeks on the western frontier of his empire. Visit our homepage to ...
The Persians and the Greeks, Part I: The Rise of the Persian Empire
Emily and Cam talk about the ancient Persians and the growth of their empire in the first episode of a series on the conflict between the Persians and the ancient Greek world. Visit our homepage to subscribe, to find us on social media, and to contact us by email: https://havetogawilltravel.com Cove...
Aeschylus' "Persians": The OG Greek Tragedy
Emily and Cam break down “The Persians”—the oldest surviving Greek tragedy, which offers a surprisingly sympathetic take on the enemies of Athens. Visit our homepage to subscribe, to find us on social media, and to contact us by email: https://havetogawilltravel.com Cover photo adapted from an image...
At Play in the Theater of Dionysus
At Play in the Theater of Dionysus The Theater of Dionysus as Aeschylus, Sophocles, and Euripides knew it was very different than the theater whose remains you see today in Athens. Listen to Emily and Cam walk you through the development of the space, and through the creation of the genre associated...
Emily and Cam’s Excellent Adventure (in Athens and Rome, of course!)
Emily and Cam talk about their recent trip to Athens and Rome in an episode that features some talk about marathons, tsipouro, and cats. Visit our homepage to subscribe, to find us on social media, and to contact us by email: https://havetogawilltravel.com For images of the Museum of the Forma Urbis...
Something for everyone! Plautus and “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum”
Emily and Cam tackle “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum”—an uproarious adaptation of Plautus’ Roman comedy. Visit our homepage to subscribe, to find us on social media, and to contact us by email: https://havetogawilltravel.com Some plays of Plautus referenced in this episode: Pseudolus...