Trajan
Type: Person
As of November 2026, Trajan has been mentioned in 2 episodes across 2 podcasts, first heard Dec 2025 on History Hit. Used as the key case study for why Rome’s eastern frontier could be pushed temporarily (114 AD campaign) but not held permanently.
| Mentioned in | 2 episodes on 2 podcasts (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Dec 2025 on History Hit |
| Role | Roman Emperor (r. 98–117 CE) |
| Affiliation | Roman Empire (Nerva–Antonine dynasty) |
What do podcasts say about Trajan?
2 quotes from Tristan Hughes, recorded on Kings and Generals and History Hit.
In 114 AD, Emperor Trajan led Roman armies...
Kings and Generals · · EpisodeThe third Jewish revolt, the Barkopa revolt which is a horrendous experience for everybody involved.
Tristan Hughes · History Hit · · Episode
How do different shows talk about Trajan?
2 shows discussed Trajan in these episodes.
- Kings and Generals — 1 episode
In 114 AD, Emperor Trajan led Roman armies...
Rome vs Persia: An Unwinnable War - History Hit — 1 episode
The third Jewish revolt, the Barkopa revolt which is a horrendous experience for everybody involved.
We Found the Lost 9th Legion's Ancient Roman Camp
Who talks about Trajan on podcasts?
Tristan Hughes brought up Trajan; the most recent mention was Jan 2026 on Kings and Generals.
- Rome vs Persia: An Unwinnable War on Kings and Generals (Jan 2026)
- We Found the Lost 9th Legion's Ancient Roman Camp on History Hit (Dec 2025) — Tristan Hughes