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How to live like a Roman emperor
Category: Society & Culture
Duration: 00:45:22
Publish Date: 2023-09-25 23:00:00
Description:

What did Roman emperors actually do all day? Were they really as bloodthirsty as legend would suggest? And why was food so important? Speaking to Matt Elton, popular historian, author and broadcaster Mary Beard tackles some of the big questions about life as a Roman emperor, profiling some extraordinary figures along the way.


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