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The Rest Is HistoryOctober 23, 2025

Julius Caesar, with Mary Beard

About This Episode
What is the main difference between Julius Caesar and Alexander the Great? When did Julius Caesar become one of the major players of the Roman Republic? What was the true nature of Caesar’s relationship with Cleopatra? How did he manage to defeat his enemies to become Dictator of Rome for life? And, how did he finally meet his violent, blood-spattered end? In the third episode of this exclusive new series on ancient history, Tom is joined again by the world renowned classicist Mary Beard, to discuss Julius Caesar: the legendary Roman general who changed Rome forever, and doomed himself along the way… _______ Twitter:@TheRestHistory @holland_tom @dcsandbrook Senior Producer: Theo Young-Smith Producer: Tabby Syrett Assistant Producer: Aaliyah Akude Video Editor: Jack Meek Social Producer: Harry Balden
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Plutarch's Life of Caesar cover

Mary Beard mentions reading Plutarch's Life of Caesar, highlighting how Plutarch pairs Greek and Roman figures in his biographies.

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Mary Beard refers to Caesar's writings as autobiography, specifically mentioning the Commentaries on the War in Gaul.

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