The Republic Has Never Been In Greater Danger

The Dave Bowman Show

In this electrifying episode of Dave Does History, we step into the tense and turbulent world of Ancient Rome as Cicero delivers his Fourth Catiline Oration. With the Republic hanging by a thread and conspiracy in the air, Cicero’s masterful rhetoric rallies the Senate to decisive action. What was at stake? Who were the players? And how did this moment shape Rome’s history—and its downfall? Join Dave as he unpacks the drama, the intrigue, and the legacy of one of history’s most famous speeches. Insightful, gripping, and packed with historical detail, this episode proves that words really can change the course of history.