Lives of the Twelve Caesars

No. of episodes: 39
Latest episode: 2025-08-10

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Dive into the captivating world of The Twelve Caesars, a remarkable collection of biographies that chronicles the lives of Julius Caesar and the first eleven emperors of the Roman Empire. Written in 121 AD during Emperor Hadrians reign by his personal secretary, Suetonius, this work offers an insightful look into the actions and personalities of the Julio-Claudians and their immediate successors. Alongside Tacitus Annals, it serves as a vital source for the historical narratives woven into Robert Graves acclaimed novels, I Claudius and Claudius the God. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia by Karen Merline.)

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The first episode of Lives of the Twelve Caesars that we have available was released 10 August 2025.

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Lives of the Twelve Caesars is produced and created by T. Forester, Gaius Suetonius Tranquillus.