Published Sep 16, 2023

Agrippina the Younger (Radio Edit)

Greg Jenner, alongside historian Dr. Emma Southon and comedian Cariad Lloyd, delves into the life of Agrippina the Younger, a formidable Roman figure whose strategic genius and maternal ambition shaped the empire, while facing the challenges of a redacted legacy, misogyny, and a dramatic demise amidst political betrayal.

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Agrippina the Younger (Radio Edit)

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Return to Rome

Poisonous Plans

Roman Power Dynamics

Maternal Power Struggles

Agrippina's Legacy

Poisoned Ambitions

Poison and Power

Agrippina's Turbulent Childhood

Agrippina Unveiled

Power and Exile

Agrippina's Dramatic Fate

Power in Rome

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Legacy and Perception

Agrippina's Early Life

Maternal Influence

Dramatic Downfall

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Agrippina the Younger (Radio Edit)

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Legacy and PerceptionThe podcast explores the challenges of understanding Agrippina the Younger's life through biased and incomplete historical sources. Emma Southon and Cariad Lloyd discuss how misogyny influenced the portrayal of powerful women in Roman history.

Legacy and Perception

Agrippina's Early LifeGreg Jenner, joined by historian Dr. Emma Southon and comedian Cariad Lloyd, explores the life of Agrippina the Younger, a formidable figure in Roman history. They unravel her tumultuous family legacy, her experience with exile, and her strategic return to power.

Agrippina's Early Life

Maternal InfluenceAgrippina the Younger, a pivotal figure in Roman history, employed strategic marriages and alliances to secure power for her son, Nero. Her influence and ambition shaped the political landscape of the Roman Empire, despite the limitations imposed on women.

Maternal Influence

Dramatic DownfallAgrippina the Younger's life was a tapestry of betrayal and power struggles, culminating in her dramatic assassination. Her story reveals the ruthless dynamics of Roman imperial politics and the precarious role of women in power.

Dramatic Downfall

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