Episode 130 – The Cossus Controversy

The Partial Historians · Oct 13, 2022 · 1h

We return to the year 437 BCE and the exploits of Aulus Cornelius Cossus. Cossus came to our attention in the aftermath of the colony of Fidenae’s decision to switch their allegiances from Rome to the Etruscans. In this stressful time, the Romans had appointed Mamercus Aemilius as dictator. He led the Roman forces into battle, and it was here that the military tribune of the hour, Cossus, distinguished himself.

Episode 130 – The Cossus Controversy

Controversial Cossus

In the course of the conflict, Cossus single-handedly defeated the commander of the Etruscan forces, King Lars…