This week we try and brute force massive societal change in Rome, with middling to terrible results. No one said setting up a cult was easy, rewarding or actually wanted but you just have to keep trying. Join us on the whirlwind journey of debauchery, assassination and perhaps at the end, a treasure hunt?

In other news: How to revitalise a hole, and work out why we keep talking about chimp urine. Trust me, don't be left out of this watercooler moment.

We were joined by Laura Quelch, a marketing strategist, graphic designer and hypnotherapist who can be found at:

Web: https://lauraquelchdesigner.wixsite.com/lauraquelchdesigns

Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/designer-laura

The History Mongers, brought to you by B-Unit Productions, is a history and

entertainment podcast by nerds, for nerds. Each week your three esteemed History

Mongers and their honoured guest bring to you forgotten tales, utter silliness, and

facts, oh so many facts, why won't they stop, in an epic retelling so full of pomp we

have yet no room for circumstance!

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This week we try and effect massive societal change in Rome, with middling to terrible results.

We were joined by Laura Quelch, a marketing strategist, graphic designer and hypnotherapist who can be found at:

Web: https://lauraquelchdesigner.wixsite.com/lauraquelchdesigns

Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/designer-laura

Credits:

 Original ideas: Lucy Bentley

Co-producers: Lucy Bentley, Alex Bentley

Additional Editing: Lucy Bentley

Written by: Alex Bentley

Guest liaison: Lucy Bentley

Logo and website: Lucy Bentley

Co-hosted by: Lucy Bentley, Alex Bentley, Ed Hampton

Presented by: Alex Bentley

Additional Music: Ed Hampton

Social Media: Lucy Bentley

History at the Future:

https://www.odditycentral.com/travel/unfixed-pothole-on-cuban-street-turns-into-urban-banana-plantation.html

https://edition.cnn.com/2025/02/25/europe/france-jackpot-stolen-credit-card-scli-intl/index.html

https://www.asahi.com/ajw/articles/15599982

The Meat:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elagabalus

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elagabalus_(deity)

https://www.britannica.com/biography/Elagabalus

https://www.thecollector.com/elagabalus/

Sound Effects from Pixabay.com, links below:

Violin music | Royalty-free Music – Pixabay

028280_Medieval Life | Royalty-free Music – Pixabay

Winning Loop | Royalty-free Music – Pixabay

spinner | Royalty-free Music – Pixabay

043456_Girl saying disgusted "oh my god" | Royalty-free Music – Pixabay

Portcullis Close | Royalty-free Music – Pixabay

049269_Funny Fanfare 2.wav | Royalty-free Music – Pixabay

Fluttering Bamboo Flute Transition B 1 | Royalty-free Music – Pixabay

Losing Horn | Royalty-free Music – Pixabay

WinHarpsichord | Royalty-free Music – Pixabay

Record Scratches | Royalty-free Music – Pixabay

Medieval | Royalty-free Music – Pixabay

Free Civil War Sound Effects Download – Pixabay

frying steak | Royalty-free Music – Pixabay

Marching Drum Solo | Royalty-free Music – Pixabay