Vespasian #5 – Circumcision, Sabbath, and Salt

Vespasian #5 – Circumcision, Sabbath, and Salt

In this episode of *Life of Caesar*, Cameron and Ray dive deep into Tacitus’ *Histories* and his account of the Jews during the First Jewish-Roman War. The conversation explores the cultural, religious, and political context surrounding the Jewish people at the time...
Vespasian #5 – Circumcision, Sabbath, and Salt

Vespasian #4 – Marc Hyden, author, “Emperor Titus”

In this episode, Cameron is joined by historian and author **Marc Hyden** to explore the life and times of Emperor **Titus Flavius Vespasianus**. They trace the rise of the Flavian dynasty, the chaos of the Year of the Four Emperors, the Jewish-Roman War, and Titus’...
Vespasian #5 – Circumcision, Sabbath, and Salt

Vespasian #3 – The Sticky Wicket

In this chaotic and bloody conclusion to the Year of the Four Emperors, Cameron and Ray chart the political chess game that followed Vitellius’ fall. Mucianus arrives in Rome ahead of Vespasian to consolidate power, dispose of threats, and set the table for the new...
Vespasian #5 – Circumcision, Sabbath, and Salt

Vespasian #2 – Big Dick Imperium: Vespasian’s Real Power Brokers

In this episode of _Life of Caesar_, Cam and Ray reunite for a characteristically wild ride through ancient Roman history, personal chaos, and philosophical side quests. The boys start by catching up—Ray recounts a week full of weddings, funerals, and destroyed...
Vespasian #5 – Circumcision, Sabbath, and Salt

Vespasian #1 – Welcome to Vespasian

In this first episode covering the reign of Vespasian, Cameron and Ray arrive (finally!) at the end of the chaotic Year of the Four Emperors. They dissect the downfall of Vitellius, the rise of the Flavians, and the moral rot that plagued the Roman state. The...
Vitellius #20 – Despite Everything, I Was Your Emperor

Vitellius #20 – Despite Everything, I Was Your Emperor

In this final episode of the Vitellius arc, Cameron and Ray cover the chaotic end of Vitellius’ reign with their usual irreverent, razor-sharp commentary. As Rome descends into civil war, we witness the dramatic collapse of leadership, the brutal street fighting in...