The Tale Of Rome

Five times appointed Dictator of Rome. Four times Military Tribune. Three triumphs along the streets of Rome. So then, why was he kicked out of the city?Partial TranscriptHello, this is Abel, speaking from Beijing, China. Welcome to my podcast.The Tale of Rome, Episode 24 — Marcus Furius Camillus.“Father.”Even though Lucius’ voice was firm and audible, old Marcus did not move a single muscle, in his bed. Lucius tried again, placing a hand on the old man’s shoulder. Very gently, for he feared to cause him pain with his touch.“Father Marcus!”Slightly, Marcus opened his eyes, and a smile showed on his face.“Did you beat them, boy?”“Yes, Father,” said Lucius, proudly. “We destroyed them, Father. And I got you this.”Lucius raised a few scrolls at the height of his father’s eyes, so that he could see them. Without waiting for the old man to ask, Lucius explained that the parchments were blueprints of machines to stretch leather and animal hides, such as they had never seen them before.The Etruscans, it turned out,