The Second Secession is a contested moment in Roman’s early republican history. Join us as we explore the sources and just how it unfolds!
Tag: Spurius Tarpeius M. f. M. n. Montanus Capitolinus
We jump into 454 BCE where we start to see the consequences of the events of the previous year play out. It’s hard to get away from our “Roman Achilles” who, in his position as plebeian tribune, levels a charge of “injuring the state” against the former consul Romilius. This sets up a cascade of interesting incidents. Episode 107 – Let the Codification Begin There’s little agreement between our major written sources for this year.…