Aug 12, 2024
Despite having reinforcements on the way, and the firm support of his remaining praetorians, Otho decides, with fortitude and firmness, what his own fate shall be. Just a reminder – this episode, and the rest of our new series, will available exclusively to our...
Jul 22, 2024
Otho’s Generals squabble over the best strategy to march towards Caecina, but it’s all for nothing when two Othonian Praetorian cohorts betray Otho’s strategy to the enemy. And then it’s on like Donkey Kong. Just a reminder – this...
Jul 9, 2024
The Praetorians push for a fast campaign because they didn’t want to spend any more time away from the comforts of Rome than necessary. Unfortunately, in letting them drive the strategy, Otho sealed his doom. Just a reminder – this episode, and the rest of...
Jun 23, 2024
As the Vitellians try to build a bridge and get over it, the Othonians try to burn their bridge down. Then Otho himself arrives on the scene and holds a council of war. The big question – should they wait a few days for reinforcements or attack now despite being...
Jun 9, 2024
Italy is having its first civil war in one hundred years – not since the bloody and fateful days of Octavius v Marcus Antonius, the last days of Second Triumvirate and the Republic, have Italians seen war on their own lands, Roman v Roman. But now Otho orders...
May 18, 2024
By March 69, Caecina’s troops (part of Vitellius’ forces) had arrived in northern Italy and crossed the river Po. They first attacked Piacenza where Otho’s commander, Spurinna, struggled to maintain discipline with his inexperienced but eager troops....
