Week 2: Caesar Crosses the Rubicon

Week 2: Caesar Crosses the Rubicon

Author: Riley Knight January 7, 2026 Duration: 32:15
Half-Arsed History
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This week in history: rioting sports fans in sixth-century Constantinople, the first-ever meeting of the UN General Assembly, the birthdays of famous musicians, and a pivotal moment in world history as Julius Caesar crossed the Rubicon.


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