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The Rest Is HistoryFeb 13, 2023

304: The Murder of Julius Caesar

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304: The Murder of Julius Caesar includes mentions of Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare, Rubicon by Tom Holland, Dynasty, and Murder on the Orient Express by Agatha Christie, with indexed source context and timestamps where available.

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Julius Caesar

William Shakespeare

Indexed context: The host discusses the significance of the assassination of Julius Caesar, highlighting its iconic status in history. They reference the various acco…

Rubicon

Tom Holland

Indexed context: The host mentions 'Rubicon' to highlight its exploration of the historical significance of Caesar's assassination and its implications for Roman hist…

Dynasty

Indexed context: The host mentions the book 'Dynasty' as part of a broader discussion on the historical significance of Julius Caesar's assassination. They highlight…

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“He was trapped - he couldn’t get up. There was blood everywhere. The faces were coming closer, the knives rose and fell. And then, to his relief, he saw Brutus.” One of the most iconic deaths in history, Caesar’s assassination is the brutal climax to an impressive series of victories: from triumphing during the First Triumvirate, to outlasting Pompey and Cato, gaining Imperator status and becoming dictator for life. How did it all come to such a gory end? *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 Producer: Theo Young-Smith

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Julius Caesar

William Shakespeare

The host discusses the significance of the assassination of Julius Caesar, highlighting its iconic status in history.…

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Rubicon

Tom Holland

The host mentions 'Rubicon' to highlight its exploration of the historical significance of Caesar's assassination and…

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Dynasty

The host mentions the book 'Dynasty' as part of a broader discussion on the historical significance of Julius Caesar'…

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Murder on the Orient Express

Agatha Christie

The host draws a parallel between the chaotic assassination of Caesar and the plot of 'Murder on the Orient Express'.…

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Adventures in Time, Cleopatra, Queen of the Nile

The host mentions 'Adventures in Time, Cleopatra, Queen of the Nile' as a children's book that recounts the famous as…

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Referenced books include Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare and Rubicon by Tom Holland.
Related interests include History enthusiasts and literature fans and Historians and enthusiasts of Roman history.

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Julius Caesar

William Shakespeare

Best for History enthusiasts and literature fansOften cited around assassination of Julius Caesar

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The excerpt mentions Caesar's last words, which are attributed to Shakespeare's play 'Julius Caesar', specifically the phrase 'Et tu, Brute?'.

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Sentiment: Deep Dive

Trigger: assassination of Julius Caesar

For: History enthusiasts and literature fans

Indexed context: It is absolutely one of the most, as you say, celebrated scenes in the whole of history.

The host discusses the significance of the assassination of Julius Caesar, highlighting its iconic status in history. They reference the various accounts written about this event, emphasizing its impact on literature and culture.

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Rubicon

Tom Holland

Best for Historians and enthusiasts of Roman historyOften cited around assassination of Julius Caesar

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The speaker mentions having written 'Rubicon', which relates to the historical events surrounding Julius Caesar.

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Sentiment: Deep Dive

Trigger: assassination of Julius Caesar

For: Historians and enthusiasts of Roman history

Indexed context: It's been said, I think absolutely accurately, that it is probably we know more about the events of the Ides of March than we do about any other day in the whole of ancient history.

The host mentions 'Rubicon' to highlight its exploration of the historical significance of Caesar's assassination and its implications for Roman history. This event serves as a pivotal moment that transitions Rome from a republic to an autocracy, making it a subject of extensive analysis and debate.

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Dynasty

Best for History enthusiasts and students of political theoryOften cited around assassination of Julius Caesar

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'Dynasty' is mentioned as another book written by the speaker that discusses the events of Julius Caesar's assassination.

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Sentiment: Deep Dive

Trigger: assassination of Julius Caesar

For: History enthusiasts and students of political theory

Indexed context: It's been retold so many times.

The host mentions the book 'Dynasty' as part of a broader discussion on the historical significance of Julius Caesar's assassination. They highlight how this event has been interpreted and retold in various forms, emphasizing its lasting impact on political discourse.

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Murder on the Orient Express

Agatha Christie

Best for Fans of historical narratives and mystery literatureOften cited around Caesar's assassination details

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The discussion compares the chaotic stabbing of Caesar to the plot of 'Murder on the Orient Express', highlighting the conspirators' agreement to stab him.

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Sentiment: Passing Reference

Trigger: Caesar's assassination details

For: Fans of historical narratives and mystery literature

Indexed context: it's very murder on the orient express isn't it

The host draws a parallel between the chaotic assassination of Caesar and the plot of 'Murder on the Orient Express'. This comparison highlights the involvement of multiple conspirators in both narratives.

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Adventures in Time, Cleopatra, Queen of the Nile

Best for children and young readers interested in historyOften cited around assassination of Julius Caesar

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The mention of 'Adventures in Time, Cleopatra, Queen of the Nile' refers to a children's book that includes the assassination of Julius Caesar.

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Sentiment: Passing Reference

Trigger: assassination of Julius Caesar

For: children and young readers interested in history

Indexed context: So that came from Adventures in Time, Cleopatra, Queen of the Nile, by an author not unfamiliar to listeners to this podcast.

The host mentions 'Adventures in Time, Cleopatra, Queen of the Nile' as a children's book that recounts the famous assassination of Julius Caesar. This reference highlights the book's role in making historical events accessible to younger audiences.

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Julius Caesar

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Rubicon

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Indexed context: The host mentions 'Rubicon' to highlight its exploration of the historical significance of Caesar's assassination and its implications for Roman hist…

Dynasty

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Indexed context: The host mentions the book 'Dynasty' as part of a broader discussion on the historical significance of Julius Caesar's assassination. They highlight…

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