Can you learn to be Emperor? Is it possible to take a class and know how to rule? Listen to Episode 6 of Ancient Rome Refocused and see if you have what it takes to rule the Roman Empire. The show will be posted soon. Please give me a few weeks.
What was the attraction of Nero? With all his faults, why did some people miss him? Is it possible to be ‘a nut’ and have the people love you anyway?
After Nero died people put flowers on his grave.
He was missed. NERO!
Is there something he could have done to prevent his own downfall?
GONE ON TOUR. THAT’S IT. NO…no…he did that. It didn’t help.
Rob Cain has traveled extensively through Europe, Italy, and Egypt. He was formerly on active duty with the United States Army. He is a fan of history, and enjoys reading books on the history of Rome. He currently has a podcast presentation on itunes and hipcast. The blog is for the free and open discussion of Ancient Rome based on Mr. Cain's observations noted in his podcast. Most episodes start out with an original dramatic narration written by Mr. Cain. In the podcasts he will include his own unique commentary, and interviews with subject matter experts. Comments are welcome and will be highlighted on the show. 
Episode 10, “Nothing New Under the Sun. Get Over it”, features the book, “The Ancient Guide to Modern Life” written by author, comedian, and TV commentator Natalie Haynes.” Whether political, cultural, or social, there are endless parallels between the ancient and modern worlds. Whether it's the murder of Caesar or the political assassination of Thatcher; the narrative arc of the hit HBO series, The Wire, or that of Oedipus; the popular enthusiasm for the Emperor Titus or President Obama – over and over again we can be seen to be living very much like people did 2,000 or more years ago. It's time for us to re-examine the past. Our lives are infinitely richer if we take the time to look at what the Greeks and Romans have given us in politics and law, religion and philosophy and education, and to learn how people really lived in Athens, Rome, Sparta and Alexandria. 
This is a book with a serious point to make but the author isn't just a classicist but a comedian and broadcaster who has made television and radio documentaries about humor, education and Dorothy Parker. This is a book for us all, not for an elite.
Emperor 101 sez “Listen to Episode 6…” but there doesn’t seem to be a link for it (wah).
My apologies. Its a coming. Please have patience. By the way on Episode Six I would like very much to plug your blog.
Would you like to tell us about it here on this comment site?
Plug away (but not sure how much relevance we’ve got!). I’ve been blogging for several years; before I blogged, I used to send out a group e-mail to friends covering science fiction, history, science, etc. I note what I read/am currently reading, try to write reviews, post astronomy or space stuff often and plug other blogs and podcasts!
Big fan of genre writer David Drake (http://david-drake.com/) who got through Basic Training and Vietnam by translating Latin for fun (!). Now there’s somebody who ought to be featured on this site (hint hint)!
Sorry for the impatience, I’ve really enjoyed the podcasts (especially episode 5).
We want episode 6! We want episode 6! We want our bread and circuses!
I read your email and nearly fell out of my chair laughing. I assure you I am working like a madman on the next episode. It should be soon. I have been running into some technical difficulties.
The doors are about to open on the next showing. Bring meat for the lions.