25 Best Roman History Podcasts

1. The History of Byzantium

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Latest Episode 351 - The 10 Worst Byzantine Emperors (26 May, 2026)
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A podcast telling the story of the Roman (Byzantine) Empire from 476 AD to 1453. www.thehistoryofbyzantium.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ranking #80 in Apple Charts (US)
Host Robin Pierson
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 6.7KFacebook 12.4KTwitter 13.2KInstagram 9.3K Avg Length 36 min Format Medium form Since May 2012 Get Email Contact Get access to full database of 2.7M podcastsCreate podcast lists, export in spreadsheet or CSV file with email contacts and start your podcast outreach in minutes.Sign Up for Free with Email Continue with Google

2. Emperors of Rome

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Latest Germania (27 May, 2026)
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'Great empires are not maintained by timidity.' - Tacitus. A podcast series looking at the rulers of the ancient Roman empire, by Dr Rhiannon Evans, Dr Caillan Davenport and Matt Smith.
Hosts Matt Smith, Dr. Rhiannon Evans, Dr.Caillan Davenport
Producer/Network La Trobe University
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 3.4KFacebook 10.5KTwitter 3.2KInstagram 55.4K Avg Length 35 min Format Medium form Since Mar 2014 Get Email Contact

3. The Partial Historians

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Latest The Emperor Julian with Jeremy Swist (28 May, 2026)
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Join Dr Rad and Dr G as we discuss, spar, and laugh our way through different aspects of the ancient Roman world! Our main series 'From the Foundation of the City' follows Roman history year by year from the traditional foundation date of 753 BCE. We also interview academics and specialists from around the globe for their insights into history and the representation of Rome and the ancient Mediterranean in popular culture. Dr Fiona Radford is an expert on Rome on film and wrote her thesis on Kubrick's Spartacus. Dr Radford is exponent of not only Ancient History, but also Reception Studies...MORE Hosts Dr. Peta Greenfield, Dr. Fiona Radford
Producer/Network The Partial Historians
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Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 274Facebook 1.6KTwitter 15.9KInstagram 2.5K Avg Length 63 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

4. Fan of History

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Latest 238. 490's BC - The Ionian Revolt Begins (26 May, 2026)
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Dan Horning and Bernie Maopolski discuss the events of ancient history all over the world, decade by decade, starting at 1000 BC and moving forward. We love history! History, History, History! That's all we think of … History in the morning, History for lunch, History for dinner… even history right before bed! And we talk about all the key people in Ancient History Julius Caesar, Gilgamesh, Jesus, Budha, Lao Tzu, Confucious, Solon, Pythagoras, Alexander the Great, Plato, Socrates, Aristotle, Herodotus, Homer, Ashurnasirpal, Sennacherib, Ashurbanipal, Croesus, Cyrus the Great, and Pisistratus...MORE Hosts Dan Hu00f6rning, Bernie Michael Maopolski
Producer/Network Dan Hörning & Bernie Maopolski
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 77Facebook 5.3KTwitter 160 Avg Length 41 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

5. Western Civ

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Latest Episode 537: Sleepwalkers (22 May, 2026)
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A fast-moving history of the western world from the ancient world to the present day. Examine how the emergence of the western world as a global dominant power was not something that should ever have been taken for granted. This podcast traces the development of western civilization starting in the ancient Near East, through Greece and Rome, past the collapse of the Western Roman Empire into the Dark Ages, and then follows European and, ultimately, American history as the western world moved into a dominant world position.MORE Host Adam Walsh
Producer/Network Adam Walsh
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 147Facebook 61Instagram 114 Avg Length 42 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

6. The Fall Of The Roman Empire

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Latest The Fall of the Roman Empire Episode 130 "The Rise and Fall... (13 Feb, 2026)
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EVER WONDERED WHY THE ROMAN EMPIRE FELL? Find out in this podcast from British historian, Nick Holmes, as he tells the extraordinary story of Rome's decline and fall, and how its legacy is still central to the world we live in today. WANT A FREE EBOOK? Then head directly to Nick's website  www.nickholmesauthor.com.MORE Host Nick Holmes
Producer/Network Nick Holmes
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 151 Avg Length 23 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

7. Rome Retold

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Latest S03E04 - The Second Punic War Begins (17 Apr, 2026)
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An educational podcast that recounts the history of the Roman Empire and discusses its importance today.
Producer/Network T.E. Sarma
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8. The Pax Romana Podcast

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Latest The Sack of Rome - The Pax Romana Podcast 103 (19 May, 2026)
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The assassination of Julius Caesar 2,000 years ago unleashed a wild era of Roman emperors, dark conspiracies, intense battles, economic booms and busts and profound religious shifts. Was this truly the Roman Empire's golden age? On the weekly Pax Romana Podcast, Historian Colin Elliott brings gripping stories from Roman history to life. Dive into history starting in episode 1 , or pick your poison from our catalogue: the birth of the empire in the Age of Augustus, Nero's Great Fire, the rise of Christianity, the wisdom and wars of Marcus Aurelius or the military chaos of the third century AD.MORE Email ****@paxromanapodcast.com
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 72 Avg Length 24 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

9. Autocrat- A Roman History Podcast

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Latest 107- The War Hero's Grandson (24 May, 2026)
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A relaxed journey through Roman history and mythology, hopefully with plenty of tangents, sidebars and interesting distractions along the way. Our goal- even if it ends up being unrealised- is to journey from the Theogony all the way to the fall of Constantinople in 1453 and beyond. This show is just for fun, and we hope you have fun with it too!MORE Producer/Network Vince and Cassie
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11. Roman Emperors: Totalus Rankium

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Rating all the emperors of Rome in the history of the Roman Empire (sort of)
Hosts Rob, Jamie
Producer/Network Rob and Jamie
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 910Facebook 2.5KTwitter 3.1KInstagram 756 Avg Length 67 min Format Long form Since Mar 2016 Get Email Contact

12. Rome 101 - Art and History

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Latest How Rome Began
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Rome's history is a fascinating mix of fact and fiction, combining archeological and scientific discoveries with ancient stories about gods and goddesses, mortals and murders, cruel kings, and lost civilizations.MORE Producer/Network Andrew Kaminsky
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 3Instagram 182 Avg Length 17 min Format Short form Since Feb 2021 Get Email Contact

13. Plutarch's Greeks and Romans Podcast

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Latest Episode 22: The Lives of Agesilaus and Pelopidas
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Plutarch's Greeks and Romans is a podcast inspired by Plutarch's ancient collection of biographies of famous Grecians and Romans. Plutarch was both a Greek and a Roman citizen living during the Pax Romana - the Golden Age of the Roman Empire. Our podcast will explore 50 persons Plutarch believed were most influential in the rise of Greek and Roman civilization, from legends such as Theseus and Romulus to conquerors like Alexander the Great and Julius Caesar. Plutarch had no shortage of great people and stories to tell us about about these people who shaped their times and ours! Ryan & ChrisMORE Producer/Network Plutarch902
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Apple Rating 3.6/5Apple Reviews 11Facebook 18 Avg Length 28 min Format Medium form Since Nov 2020 Get Email Contact

14. Get Ready for Rome

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Latest Love Among the Castelli Romani
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Get Ready for Rome helps the thoughtful traveler prepare to visit the Eternal City by introducing the city's main monuments and the sometimes acrimonious dialogue they imply. Add value to your visit to Rome by getting to know in advance the ideas and history that stand behind St. Peter's Basilica, the Colosseum, the Sistine Chapel and other familiar but put poorly understood sites of one of the world's greatest cities.MORE Host Wayne Ambler
Producer/Network Wayne Ambler
Email ****@getreadyforrome.com
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 47Facebook 25Twitter 53 Avg Length 22 min Format Medium form Since Aug 2020 Get Email Contact

15. The Roman Republic Podcast

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Latest The Silvian Kings
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The story of the Roman Republic, one of the most complex and yet captivating of all ancient civilizations in history, will take us on a centuries-long journey that will intrigue you, inspire you, and initiate you into the world of Roman history.MORE Email ****@outlook.com
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Facebook 1 Avg Length 61 min Format Long form Since Oct 2020 Get Email Contact

16. An Audio Guide to Ancient Rome

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Latest 35: The Column of Marcus Aurelius
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A free audio guide that helps you discover the history and context of Rome's ancient sites.Go to http://www.rome-podcast.com for an interactive map of the locations covered and full transcripts of the episodes.Each episode focuses on a specific historical site and guides you through a short tour with the goal of providing a concise but insightful summary of the history and context.Hope you find this informative and useful. Enjoy your time in Rome!DaronDisclaimer:I have endeavored to check all the information presented against the latest known interpretations of the archaeological evidence...MORE Producer/Network Daron Green
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 12 Avg Length 10 min Format Bite size Since Sep 2020 Get Email Contact

17. Ancient Roman Empire

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Latest The early Rome
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Let's make history interesting and engage ourself in learning and exploring more about Ancient Roman History. This podcast can be understood by every interested person.
Producer/Network Dekyid Yangzom
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Apple Rating 1/5Apple Reviews 1 Avg Length 3 min Format Bite size Since Jun 2020 Get Email Contact

18. Works of Tacitus

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Latest 21 - Works of Tacitus by Thomas Gordon, Publius Cornelius...
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The historical writings of Tacitus offer a profound exploration of Roman history from A.D. 14 to 96, spanning thirty volumes. While many of his works have been lost‚Aîonly books 1-5 of the Histories and 1-6 and 11-16 of the Annals survive‚Aîwhat remains provides rich insights into Tacituss political and moral philosophy. He emphasized the need for strong leaders while advocating for better management of power succession and the elevation of capable individuals...MORE Email ****@adfreesounds.com
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19. Gracchi, Marius and Sulla

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Latest 17 - Gracchi, Marius and Sulla by A. H. Beesly
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Explore the riveting period of Romes history during the last half of the second century B.C., when she reigned supreme over the western world. This captivating account by British historian Augustus Henry Beesly takes you on a journey through a 100-year revolution led by four dynamic leaders. The narrative begins with the idealistic Gracchi Brothers attempts at land reforms and continues with the ingenious military changes by Marius, a resourceful soldier. The book culminates with the story of the charismatic Sulla, who seized control of the capital in 82 B.C...MORE Email ****@adfreesounds.com
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20. History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire Vol. II

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Latest 59 - History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire...
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Delve into the monumental narrative of The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire, an extraordinary literary work of the 18th century crafted by the renowned English historian Edward Gibbon. Volume I debuted in 1776, achieving six printings‚a remarkable accomplishment for its era. Volumes II and III followed in 1781, with the final volumes IV, V, and VI published between 1788 and 1789...MORE Email ****@adfreesounds.com
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21. History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire Vol. I

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Latest 51 - History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire...
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Step into the captivating world of the Roman Empire with Edward Gibbons monumental work, The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire. First published in 1776, this landmark achievement of 18th-century literature spans six volumes, exploring the intricate events that led to the rise and eventual fall of one of historys greatest empires...MORE Email ****@adfreesounds.com
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22. History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire Vol. III

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Latest 48 - History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire...
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Delve into the monumental work of Edward Gibbon, the renowned English historian, with Volume III of The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire. This literary masterpiece, published in six volumes during the 18th century, chronicles the turbulent period following the reign of Marcus Aurelius, spanning from 180 AD to 1453 and beyond, with a conclusion in 1590. Gibbon meticulously examines the critical events and decisions that contributed to the disintegration of the Roman Empire in both the East and West...MORE Email ****@adfreesounds.com
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23. Roman History- The Early Empire

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Latest 25 - Roman History- The Early Empire by William Wolfe Capes
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Discover the fascinating narrative of the early Roman Empire through the eyes of William Wolfe Capes (1834-1914), an Anglican cleric, classicist, and historian. This engaging chronicle spans from the tumultuous aftermath of Julius Caesars assassination in 44 B.C.E. to the downfall of the tyrant Domitian in 96 C.E. Capes masterfully explores the reigns of infamous emperors like Caligula and Nero, while also delving into the broader aspects of Roman life, including citizenship, provincial existence, trade, religion, frontiers, and military might. (Pamela Nagami)MORE Email ****@adfreesounds.com
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