Vespasian
Vespasian #7 – Birds, Betrayal, and the Birth of Christianity
In this episode, Cameron and Ray explore Vespasian’s campaign in Judea — a bloody and chaotic chapter that reshaped both Judaism and Christianity. Cameron recounts the revolt’s absurd…
Vespasian #6 – Bitumen, Blood, and Bias
In this episode, Cameron and Ray continue their exploration of Tacitus’ account of the Jews and the Dead Sea. They riff on bitumen bubbling up from the “Asphalt…
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…