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A down-to-earth account of the lives of both illustrious and ordinary Romans set in the last days of the Roman Republic.

Rome: 'Pharsalus'  Season 1, Episode 7

"Marooned in the Adriatic sea, Vorenus and Pullo struggle to survive. In Greece, Pompey decides to attack Caesar's depleted forces, whose lack of options turns into their greatest strength. The result finds Pompey seeking reinforcements. In Rome, Octavia is enlisted by Atia to ask another favor of Servilla. (from DVD header)
posted by clavdivs on Mar 15 at 5:13 PM - 0 comments

Rome: E.P 6 'Egeria'  Season 1, Episode 6

"Mark Antony is running Rome while Caesar pursues Pomey in the east, but when news comes that the tide has turned and that Pompey now pursue Caesar, Antony must decide whether to remain loyal to his old Commander or turn against him as Atia and Pompey wish. Pullo takes Octavian to a brothel; Atia offers Servilla an Olive branch; Vorenus and Niobe rediscover their intimacy, albeit briefly. (from DVD header) [more inside]
posted by clavdivs on Mar 10 at 6:09 PM - 6 comments

Rome: 'The ram has touched the wall'  Season 1, Episode 5

EP.5. "Caesar weighs Pompeys counteroffer against Antony's recommendation to chase down Pompey's vulnerable army. Vorinus is forced to reconsider his career choices after a series of business setbacks leave him with little income to support his family. A jealous Atia. concocts a clever scheme to separate Caesar from Servilla. Pullo is recruited to tutor Octavian in the art of soldiering, but ends up learning a lesson or two from the boy." (from DVD header) [more inside]
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Rome: 'Stealing from Saturn'  Season 1, Episode 4

As Pompey maneuvers outside the city, Caesar seeks to consolidate his hold on Rome. Atia throws a party to welcome Caesar home, while Vorenus throws one of his own to usher in his new life as a citizen businessman. Pullos run a luck continues when he delivers q Quintus Pompey to Caesar, who in turn returns Quintus to his father's camp- with an offer of truce he knows Pompey will never accept. (from DVD header) [more inside]
posted by clavdivs on Feb 28 at 3:15 PM - 0 comments

Rome: 'An Owl in a Thronebush'  Season 1, Episode 3

"With Caesar quickly advancing toward Rome, Pompey begins ordering a retreat and forces his citizens to pick sides. Timon is forced to do Atti's dirty work. While on a scouting Mission some 30 miles from Rome, Vorenus cannot understand why no one is resisting seizures military advances." (from DVD header) [more inside]
posted by clavdivs on Feb 23 at 5:29 PM - 2 comments

Rome: 'How Titus Pullo Brought Down The Republic.'  Season 1, Episode 2

"After eight years away at war, Lucius Vorenus returns to a homecoming he is not expecting. Titus Pullo's actions might soon become trouble for the republic. Meanwhile, Mark Antony enters public office as Tribune for the people and Caesar begins to mobilize his troops for the return trip to Rome." (from DVD header) [more inside]
posted by clavdivs on Feb 21 at 6:40 PM - 9 comments

Rome: EP.1. 'The Stolen Eagle'  Season 1, Episode 1

"52 B.C., Caesar has just conquered Gaul. Centurion Lucius Vorenus and legionnaire Titus Pullo are unlisted to find the army's stolen gold standard. In Rome, Caesar's old friend Pompey Magnus is counseled by the senate, who worry Caesar's popularity will rattle the status quo, along with their wealth and power": from the DVD. episode header. [more inside]
posted by clavdivs on Feb 20 at 6:06 PM - 17 comments