Sep 8, 2024
Vitellius started his march towards Galba / Otho about 8 weeks after he sent Valens and Caecina. Along the way, he got news that he was the new Emperor. But it wasn’t all smooth sailing – governors were murdered, barbarians were revolting, traitors were...
Aug 25, 2024
ChatGPT gives us Shakespeare’s version of Otho’s last speech, while the news of his demise makes its way to Rome and everyone yawns and swears an oath of loyalty to the third guy to be declared emperor since the death of Nero less than a year earlier. If...
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...
