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The Rest Is HistoryAug 25, 2022

224. Roman Holidays

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Suetonius

Suetonius who describes, one of the sentences with which he describes what Tiberius is getting up to on Capri, I think, is the single most shocking s…

Petronius

Petronius is kind of novel.

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Grand villas on the Bay of Naples, engraving names on Egyptian singing statues, and sightseeing tours of Biblical sights in the Levant. The fourth and final episode of this series explores Roman holidays - join Tom and Dominic as they discuss the destinations and activities of the ancient holidaying world. Join The Rest Is History Club for ad-free listening to the full archive, weekly bonus episodes, live streamed shows and access to an exclusive chatroom community. *The Rest Is History Live Tour 2023*: Tom and Dominic are back on tour this autumn! See them live in London, New Zealand, and Australia! Buy your tickets here: restishistorypod.com Twitter: @TheRestHistory @holland_tom @dcsandbrook

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The host discusses Tiberius' life and his notorious reputation, particularly focusing on the shocking accounts of his…

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The host mentions Petronius to illustrate the lifestyle of non-senatorial classes in ancient Rome. The book provides…

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The conversation centers on Roman leisure activities.
A second recurring theme is Tiberius' retirement and reputation.
Referenced books include Suetonius and Petronius.
The strongest audience signal points to Historians and enthusiasts of Roman history and Readers interested in ancient Roman culture and social history..

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Roman leisure activities(1)Tiberius' retirement and reputation(1)

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Historians and enthusiasts of Roman historyReaders interested in ancient Roman culture and social history.

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Suetonius

Best for Historians and enthusiasts of Roman historyOften cited around Tiberius' retirement and reputation

“Suetonius who describes, one of the sentences with which he describes what Tiberius is getting up to on Capri, I think, is the single most shocking sentence in the whole of ancient literature.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive

Trigger: Tiberius' retirement and reputation

For: Historians and enthusiasts of Roman history

Key quote: “Suetonius who describes, one of the sentences with which he describes what Tiberius is getting up to on Capri, I think, is the single most shocking sentence in the whole of ancient literature.”

The host discusses Tiberius' life and his notorious reputation, particularly focusing on the shocking accounts of his behavior on Capri as described by Suetonius. This mention serves to highlight the tension between public perception and private life in Roman society.

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Petronius

Best for Readers interested in ancient Roman culture and social history.Often cited around Roman leisure activities

“Petronius is kind of novel. People aren't quite sure what it is, but it's a kind of prose account of people who are not of the senatorial class. And it gives you an insight into what life would be like for them.”

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Sentiment: Passing Reference

Trigger: Roman leisure activities

For: Readers interested in ancient Roman culture and social history.

Key quote: “Petronius is kind of novel.”

The host mentions Petronius to illustrate the lifestyle of non-senatorial classes in ancient Rome. The book provides insights into the pleasures and social dynamics of life in places like Puteoli.

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