Arve podcast listeners, a quick notice before we get started with today's episode.

To begin with, we are crowdfunding a podcast mini-series on the life and career of the

Roman general, Agricula.

Its five episodes will be available to supporters only, and you can find that now on Kickstarter.

There will be a link in the episode's show notes, and also in our social media channels.

Second notice, this podcast was recorded in front of a live Zoom audience, and as part

of that we take some questions from the listeners towards the end.

My thanks to everyone who came along, here's the program.

Arve and welcome to Emperors of Rome, a Roman history podcast from Latroube University.

I'm your host Matt Smith, and with me today is Dr. Rianne Evans, associate professor

in Classics and Ancient History at Latroube University.

This is episode C-L-X-X-X-V-I-I, that's becoming really unwieldy.

How to win a consular election.

Every year Rome held an election in which two senators were chosen for the role of consul.

Being elected consul was a great honour, and the position was hardly contested, and a successful

campaign depended upon the candidates' military achievements, rhetorical skills, and their

willingness to be corrupt.

Here's Rianne Evans.

Hello.

I've got that in one go.

Don't give away that it normally takes a few minutes.

It normally takes more than a few.

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