Vespasian: Savior of Rome & Father of the Colosseum

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Credits:
Host - Simon Whistler
Author - Arnaldo Teodorani
Producer - Jennifer Da Silva
Executive Producer - Shell Harris

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With our modern views and mindset it’s hard to imagine living in that time, but this man seems to have done a pretty damn good job of it. No family murders, no incest, no rampant slave ownership, he rules firm but fairly, and just enjoyed building the city back up. Seems like he was a genuinely good man.

[sebastianyu]

Just do all the emperors. I could watch it.

[odinkarrtheviking]

Rome: Basically having a mid-life crisis on an empire level.

Vespasian: "Tell me about your issues"

[gabegladeanus]

When the opportunity to become Emperor come in 69AD

Vespasian:Nice

[jamesclendon]

Having read the comments, I'm not just surprised that Vespasian is the favorite emperor of so many people, but that so many people even HAVE a favorite emperor.

[teddybeddy]

Definitely one of my favourite emperors. A great man who shows the meaning of the old saying, "Cometh the hour, cometh the man."

[ignitionfrn]

1:30 - Chapter 1 - Early life & family
3:30 - Chapter 2 - Vespasian enter politics
5:55 - Chapter 3 - Military career
9:35 - Mid roll ads
10:40 - Chapter 4 - Year of the four emperors
14:20 - Chapter 5 - Vespasian become emperor
17:25 - Chapter 6 - The reign of Vespasian
20:10 - Chapter 7 - Vespasian the builder
21:45 - Chapter 8 - The end

[aeterna]

From Mule Breeder to Emperor, man, Vespasian was playing Mount and Blade in another level.

[SerDunk]

This man snoored during Nero's poetry recital, saved Rome from chaos & civil war, became friends with Josephus & joked about becoming a god in his deathbed? For a Roman Emperor, I dont think you cant get more down to Earth than that lol... From a mule breeder to Imperator!

[HistoryExplained]

Keep going with ancient history content!

[MrCount]

“Oh no I am becoming a God” Vespasian when he was dying.

[volstad]

Hail the Muleiteer. Savior of Rome!
By far my favorite Emperor to learn about. He dumped Cha, and Dex, but maxxed Wis, and Con. A smart man.

[bertiepimplebum]

Thank you Simonus Whistlus for that narration.

[brunesi]

1:20 the Colosseum building must have been something astonishing to witness. I've been there some years ago, and it's really undescribable. How come a ruler at that ancient age come with such a grand concept marvels me as a lay person.

[supernerd]

I know that Vespasian is a great Roman emperor but his accomplishments pales in comparison to being a liked tax collector

[taqiyasir]

keep going with the Roman emperors please Simon.

[stefanschleps]

Simon it is often difficult to describe the details of history. But here in the retelling of Vespasians reign you succeed. Well done sir.
Felicem Natalem Christi.

[alexdevisscher]

The life of Josephus could easily fill a Biographics episode. And a good one too. He's one of the most interesting characters of his time.

[willtiffany]

I dunno if this'll ever be seen by the folks it's directed to, but I just want to say that y'all at Biographics produce some of the most enjoyable content out there. Truly captivating and entertaining to watch. Please do have a Merry Christmas, and good fortune in the new decade. Cheers y'all.

[Stansman]

One of the few Roman emperors I'd like to actually meet.