Episode February 20, 2026 25 min 50s

Northern Italy in the Roman World: From the Bronze Age to Late Antiquity

Explores the historical evolution of northern Italy from the Bronze Age through Late Antiquity, focusing on its transformation under Roman influence. The author investigates how a geographically diverse and disunited region became a unified entity due to Roman conquest in the second century BCE. The book utilizes a blend of archaeological, epigraphic, and literary evidence, often emphasizing inscriptions to reconstruct social networks and local ideologies. It examines key periods, including the pre-Roman era, the Roman conquest, the region's development under the Roman Empire, and its transformations in Late Antiquity, frequently employing case studies of specific cities like Aquileia, Novum Comum, and Mediolanum to illustrate broader changes. The work also addresses aspects of identity, governance, economy (particularly the textile industry), and the impact of Roman and later imperial policies on the region, highlighting that the concept of "northern Italy" itself was a Roman creation.

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