Mar 27, 2025
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. If you're seeing this message, it means you aren't logged in as a subscriber. If want to listen to the premium...
Feb 28, 2025
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 Germans decide the time is ripe to wage a war against their oppressors. They executed Order 66. If you're seeing...
Feb 14, 2025
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 take it seriously. It was way too late. By December, he had decided to abdicate. If...
Feb 1, 2025
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 Cremona, winning themselves a base in Italy before they press on to Rome. If you're seeing this message, it...
Jan 15, 2025
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 Cremona, winning themselves a base in Italy before they press on to Rome. If you're seeing this message, it...
Jan 6, 2025
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 has to run a spear through one of his own guys, just to make a point. If you're seeing this...
