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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Vitellius #19 – Rome’s Civil War Gets Horny
In this fiery and irreverent installment of Vitellius, Cameron and Ray unravel the powder-keg week that saw Rome descend into civil war chaos during Saturnalia. We kick off…
Vitellius #18 – “Sword in One Hand, Paranoia in the Other”
A dramatic and slightly absurd scene set in ancient Rome, with Emperor Vitellius in full imperial regalia looking confused and overwhelmed as he’s pushed and pulled by Roman…
Vitellius #17 – Vespasian’s Miracles
Cameron and Ray continue their exploration of the turbulent times during the reign of the Roman emperor Vespasian. The episode delves into the political chaos, the fragmentation of…
Vitellius #16 – Civilis Burns
In this episode, Ray provides a recap of the Batavian revolt, catching listeners up on the actions of Julius Civilis (disrespectfully nicknamed "Syphilis" for easier recall), a Batavian…
Vitellius #15- A Good Dose of Civilis
The revolt of the Batavians against Rome and Vitellius might have been supported by Vespasian. If you catch a dose of Civilis, you need to take it seriously.
Vitellius #14 – Order 66
Way before the Clone Troopers turned on their Jedi comrades (or was that a long time ago…), while the Romans were fighting each other in 69 CE, the…
Vitellius #13 – Telly Tubby
Vitellius spent most of the 69 Flavian campaign relaxing in his summer villa, like a "sluggish animal", according to Tacitus. Towards the middle of November he started to…
Vitellius #12 – The Massacre of Cremona
The Vitellians hurl themselves against the Flavians on a night so dark, that sons kill their own fathers. In the end, the Vitellians lose, and the Flavians take…
Vitellius #11 – Guilt Shared By All
The Vitellians hurl themselves against the Flavians on a night so dark, that sons kill their own fathers. In the end, the Vitellians lose, and the Flavians take…
Vitellius #10 – Fabo and Longo
Caecina tries to convince his troops that they should change sides. It doesn't go well. He gets arrested by his own troops. He's a Consul, FFS! Meanwhile, Antonius…
Vitellius #9 – STRIKE FIRST, STRIKE HARD, NO MERCY
Vespasian's troops in Pannonia aren't willing to just sit on their hands. They want glory and booty. And they don't want Vitellius to have a chance to build…
Vitellius #8 – Ambiguous Generalities
The legions in Pannonia had to decide whether or not to join Vespasian's rebellion. Most just wanted to play it safe. But Antonius Primus, commander of 7 Galbiana,…
Vitellius #7 – The Blockade of Italy
In July, Vespasian, Mucianus, Titus, and the senior officers of the legions, together with the potentates from around the region who supported the Flavian cause, met at Beirut…
Vitellius #6 – Lord Caesar Vespasian
Vespasian slowly builds his alliance across the eastern part of the empire, being hailed as Lord Caesar, Augustus, the saviour and benefactor of Rome. His reasons for challenging…