69- A History of Rome Wedding

Marriage was one of the key institutions of Roman culture and many of the traditions surrounding weddings persist today.

69- A History of Rome Wedding

Comments

[Detlef]

Firstly, very nice episode.

Second. There seems to be another echo and (slight) helium part at 10:45. The echo seems to last longer than during episode 64 and I only noticed the helium whilst listening to that specific part. It also isn't as high pitched.

Could someone please confirm?

[Nick]

Good luck and congratulations!

[Mark]

Thanks for the podcasts and congrats on the upcoming wedding. Enjoy married life and we'll all keep a light on until you get back.

[Andrew]

Social history is so interesting. I hope we get more special episodes such as this one. Great job and congrats!

[Troy]

@Detlef - not noticing the sound issues you heard. Maybe redownloading is in order. Nice episode, Mike. Enjoy the wedding and good luck on the move.

[Jan, DK]

@Detlef: no problems here..

cheers

[Don Wieber]

Just a couple questions, I just finished episode 52 and Mike says if there are any questions just "drop me an email", but he does not give his email address out. How do we contact him?? The next question is regarding what history to believe. I have read the first three Colleen McCullough Masters of Rome series and have noticed some differences to what she writes compared to what is in the podcasts, minor differences, but differences none the less.
Wanted to end by saying that I love the podcasts and what a great job Mike does.

Don

[Detlef]

I can only hear the echo whilst listening on my mp3 player. On my pc (with 5.1 surround) I can't hear it. So could anyone please try listening with there mp3 player/iPod.

@ Don Wieber,

I think it's best to leave Mike for now. Let him focus on the things that really matter. But that's just my opinion.

[Jim]

@Don
Good question on what history to believe. Ancient History is nowhere near as cut and dry as Mike makes it sound. There are many conflicting opinions, even on some relatively settled matters. That said, any good historian will conduct a thorough historiography before plunging in. From the literary references that Mike has dropped so far it sounds like he is using a pretty good combination of primary and secondary sources. He leans heavily on primary sources but is careful to keep these in context (i.e. pointing out that Tacitus is a bit of a gossip). He also leans on good secondary sources that have done their homework when he goes into speculative history (such as Anthony Everitt). As far as what history to believe, I say read (and listen) to a whole bunch of sources and come to an informed and intelligent conclusion of your own. Thus makes a historian.

[Don Wieber]

Jim, thanks for the informative response, I appreciate your reply. I had pretty much thought along the same lines as what you wrote, but I just wanted to make sure.

Don

[Gregorian]

I hope the wedding is fun and not too stressful.
And don't drop her when you step through the front door.

And I sent off a little wedding donation.
There's a handful of podcasts that have really entertained me, and I figure they deserve at least a small economic Thank You. So, thank you.

[twitter.com/AureusofSolis]

Blessings and congratulations upon your upcoming nuptials. Hoist the glass to Mr. and (the VERY soon to be) Mrs. History of Rome!

[Wes]

Congrats again on the wedding.

I'll make it through the next month somehow...

[Detlef]

Big announcement.

With Mike's blessing I've set up a message board. It is call Forum Gallorum an can be found at forumgallorum.freeforums.org

its still a bit crude but please come join the fun.

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Congratulations on the wedding and welcome to Austin. The heat has been brutal this summer so you are arriving about the right time. Its a great city.

Anyway, very nice podcast. I'd be interested to see a few more centered on specific subjects like this, though I have to say the narratives that tell a story are the podcasts that are the most engaging.

Thanks and good luck with the move!

[Claude]

Hi Everyone, you'll be pleased to know that Brownworth's book on Byzantium is now available (he's the 12 Byzantine Emperors guy). Mike, he's also on Audible so you can recommend it in your next HOR podcast.

[Detlef]

@ Claude,

Good, perhaps you could come and discuss it at the FORUM?

http://forumgallorum.freeforums.org/

[Simon]

You can also join the Facebook group "The History Of Rome Podcast Listeners".

Congratulations to Mike and Mrs ThoR-to be.

[Luke]

Mike,
Great episode. Congratulations on your upcoming marriage and Good luck with the big move. I'm sure a bright guy such as yourself will have no trouble landing a job. Porro ago Rome!
-luke*

[chris johnson]

Congrats! Enjoy your time away from Rome and Have a safe move

[Brad]

What a podcaster the world is losing--at least for a few weeks.

Thanks for all the wonderful episodes, and many thanks in advance for the countless episodes to come. In the meantime, I wish you joy during this singular event in your life.

Congratulations.

[Dave, Kenya]

Great episode - thanks. Have made a little donation to say thanks for all the work, and happy wedding!

[Alexa Laessig]

Hi Mike

I hope your wedding goes off wihtout a hitch. Good luck to you and the future Mrs History of Rome. I am looking forward to your return.

Good news I have found a book about Scipio Africanus to pass the time between updates, bad news it is written entirely in Spanish. I must have been crazy when I brought the book, because my understanding of the Spanish language is still very limited. But you know we dont have many well written Historical Fantasy books about Ancient Rome in Germany, most authors prefer to write about the Middle Ages, so I thought what the heck and it is only until you get back to your podcast.

I wish you a happy marriage and may Jupiter smile up on you and your future wife.

Ps: I would love to make a contribution to the moving fund, but unfortionately I myself am going to move very soon so I am rather stipped shot of cash at the moment. I hope you do not send the wrath of the gods after me, aka flood my distict. :-)

Alexa

[Detlef]

Alexa,

there is a thread about historical fantasy/fiction over at the forum. Perhaps you could come and talk about them.

forumgallorum.freeforums.org/index.php

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hey Mike,

Congradulations on your upcoming marriage. I started listening to your podcasts regularly since before the Samnite Wars. You are a gifted historical raconteur. I appreciate all of your work. Thanks.

andy