Legge, Elizabeth Echoes of Ancient Rome: Politics, Medicine, and War.

Read by Elizabeth Legge

Agrippa I: Loyal Roman or Planning a Rebellion? - A Forensic and Political Investigation of Agrippa I: Loyal Roman, Rebel King, or Something in Between? This presents an audio in podcast form of the author's thesis defence, originally delivered at the conclusion of a two-year Master's degree in Ancient History, Archaeology, and Classical Studies at the University of Pisa. The thesis was awarded the distinction of cum laude and reflects a rigorous, interdisciplinary exploration of historical, political, archaeological, and medical perspectives. Based on the author's original 750-page dissertation, this defence examines the complex figure of Herod Agrippa I-grandson of Herod the Great and client king of Judea under Roman rule. Was Agrippa a loyal Roman statesman, a potential rebel, or a cunning political survivor? Using a critical approach to ancient literary sources, archaeological evidence, and modern historiography, the work explores: - The material and political landscape of Agrippa's reign - His diplomatic positioning between Roman and Judean authorities - The recorded symptoms and political consequences of his sudden death - The forensic plausibility of poisoning as a cause - Competing narratives of loyalty, betrayal, and legacy in the first century CE Both accessible and intellectually grounded, the content is ideal for readers interested in Roman history, ancient politics, and the enduring questions of allegiance and power in antiquity. Music Credits: Background tracks sourced from P (royalty-free, 2025), including works by Andrew James Christie, Bruce Fingers, Billie Ray Fingers, Serge Pavkin, Ønetent, and Ancient

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