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twelve caesars by Suetonius comes up on The Rest Is History and Hardcore History, with transcript quotes, timestamps, and episode context.
twelve caesars by Suetonius appears 6 times across 6 podcast episodes on 2 shows, with transcript quotes and timestamps.
“And the book is is saying, look, you know, every time we go to a stately home, you know, what do we see? We see a lineup of Twelve Caesars, probably rather vulgar, porphyry or something with a bit of gilding.”
Why people keep bringing this up
Across five episodes of The Rest Is History (episodes 105, 128, 305, 533 and 534) The Twelve Caesars appears repeatedly as a touchstone for discussions about Roman emperors. Hosts cite it as an enduring work that “will endure for all time,” use quotations from it when describing the fates of Caesar’s murderers and the actions of the triumvirs, and point to its reputation for lurid or pornographic material when comparing source traditions for imperial lives.
Mentions also cluster around issues of reception and translation: one episode notes a new translation is imminent, while another highlights Mary Beard’s new book about how the Twelve Caesars have been understood rather than the original text itself. These recurring uses — as a frequently quoted source, as an example of sensational source material, and as a subject for modern translation and reinterpretation — explain why the title keeps surfacing across the podcast’s episodes.
The host mentions Mary Beard's book 'The Twelve Caesars' to explore the enduring influence of classical figures on modern culture. The discussion highlights how these historical figures continue to shape our understanding and representation of power and leadership today.
The host references 'The Twelve Caesars' by Suetonius to highlight the sensational nature of historical accounts of Roman emperors. This mention serves to critique how such narratives often indulge in scandalous details rather than focusing on substantive historical analysis.
The host mentioned 'The Twelve Caesars' to highlight the dramatic and tragic end of Emperor Nero, as described by Suetonius. This book serves as a critical historical account of the lives of Roman emperors, providing context for Nero's demise and its implications for Roman history.
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Fastest path back to the source: the strongest indexed mention lands at 2:30 in the episode where we captured it.
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Which episode mentioned twelve caesars?
105. Classics on The Rest Is History is one of the clearest indexed episodes that mentioned twelve caesars by Suetonius. Other indexed episodes include 305: The Fall of the Roman Republic on The Rest Is History and 534. Emperors of Rome: Sex Secrets of the Caesars (Part 1) on The Rest Is History. The first indexed transcript timestamp lands at 2:30.
Which podcast mentioned twelve caesars?
The Rest Is History and Hardcore History are the main indexed podcasts currently tied to twelve caesars by Suetonius.
Who mentioned twelve caesars on podcasts?
PodcastMentions ties twelve caesars by Suetonius to The Rest Is History and Hardcore History, but the underlying mentions do not yet expose stable guest names for every episode.
Why do podcast guests bring up twelve caesars?
The host mentions Mary Beard's book 'The Twelve Caesars' to explore the enduring influence of classical figures on modern culture. The discussion highlights how these historical figures continue to shape our understanding and representation of power and leadership today. It most often appears in conversations about legacy of Greece and Rome, Roman emperors sources, and Death of Nero.
Mentions across episodes
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“Mary Beard has just published a fantastic new book, The Twelve Caesars, which is about how they've been understood rather than the Twelve Caesars themselves.”
“A quotation from Suetonius's work, discussing the fates of Caesar's murderers and the actions of the triumvirs.”
“The Twelve Caesars will endure for all time, reflecting on the monstrous deeds perpetrated by the house of Caesar.”
“The speaker mentions Suetonius and the 12 Caesars in relation to sources for Roman emperors that are wallowing in the same kind of pornographic material.”
“Mentioned as a Roman writer who came after Caesar, providing insights into Caesar's character and motivations.”
“A new translation by an unknown author of Suetonius' Twelve Caesars is about to hit the bookshelves.”