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A recommendation for Rome. Mats imaginary friend Send a noteboard - 15/12/2011 07:23:25 AM
This may not be exactly what you were looking for, but I have been listening to a podcast entitled "The History of Rome" which begins at the founding of Rome and ends (or will end, as it is ongoing, though it's over 160 episodes in so don't let that stop you) with the exile of the last Western Roman Emperor.

The podcast is very accessible and the narrator is enjoyable to listen to (good humor/not monotone). It has a very broad focus covering all range of topics from military to social to religious, and while it delves into some fairly deep historical topics it should be pretty easy for someone completely unfamiliar with the subject matter to enjoy due to the style in which it is presented (many amusing anecdotes/humorous delivery).

I personally enjoy podcasts, and this one in particular, as I can listen to them at times when I couldn't normally read but still want some mental stimulation. I'd definitely recommend at least giving the first few episodes a try as it really is, in my opinion, of very high quality, and even as a student and lover of ancient history I have learned a lot from listening to this.
"The History of Rome" Podcast
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I'm looking for some history recommendations. - 13/12/2011 06:02:35 PM 1452 Views
What are you looking for in "Roman Empire"? - 13/12/2011 06:38:34 PM 1114 Views
Something fairly broad to start. - 13/12/2011 06:45:32 PM 1007 Views
Okay... (not a recommendation yet) - 13/12/2011 06:51:53 PM 1058 Views
Yeah. - 13/12/2011 07:33:55 PM 929 Views
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Re: Yeah. - 13/12/2011 09:58:54 PM 1115 Views
Do you prefer your histories written like a narrative? - 14/12/2011 03:13:28 AM 977 Views
As long as they're readable. - 15/12/2011 03:24:12 PM 1051 Views
General Roman Empire (and Ancient Greece) book: - 14/12/2011 06:55:25 PM 1095 Views
I forgot about Fox. That's a good recommendation. *NM* - 14/12/2011 10:49:26 PM 384 Views
That sounds interesting. - 15/12/2011 03:25:14 PM 918 Views
Frances Yates - 14/12/2011 08:05:17 PM 907 Views
Alas. - 15/12/2011 03:26:56 PM 941 Views
Re: Alas. - 15/12/2011 04:28:55 PM 957 Views
Here is the review - 15/12/2011 04:31:43 PM 942 Views
Some suggestions - 14/12/2011 10:48:37 PM 1023 Views
Re: Some suggestions - 15/12/2011 03:37:31 PM 909 Views
A recommendation for Rome. - 15/12/2011 07:23:25 AM 1168 Views
That could be a good option. - 15/12/2011 03:42:04 PM 858 Views
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