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96 AD

by Ben Pennell

Courses History Documentary

XXII. The Jewish Revolt of 66 AD

66 BC - 70 AD In this episode I discuss the history of Roman Jerusalem and the events that took us from Pompey's initial conquests to the revolt that sparked Nero's fateful appointment of Vespasian to the east. https://www.reddit.com/r/96AD/

XXI. The Rex of the Interregnum: The Start of Vespasian's Reign

December 20th 69 AD - January 1st 70 AD In this episode, we discuss the early reign of the first Flavian Emperor: Vespasian. His proxy army, led by Antonius Primus, took Rome without his permission, and the situation in the capital becomes a disaster. Over the next two weeks, the capital will stabilize itself, especially when Mucianus, Vespasian's number two, enters the city. https://www.reddit.com/r/96AD/

XX. (aside) The Deification Of Emperors

27 BC - 284 AD In this episode I tackle the trends in the rates of deifications of Roman Emperors in the Roman Empire. https://www.reddit.com/r/96ad

XIX. (aside) An Overview of the Early Empire (27 BC - 284 AD)

27 BC - 284 AD In this episode, I summarize the history of the Roman Empire up to the ascension of Diocletian, with a focus on the Emperors. This episode will set up the requisite knowledge on the basics of Roman Imperial History alongside setting up the figures of the Emperors for a full discussion of Imperial Deification in the next episode https://www.reddit.com/r/96ad

XVIII. (aside) Germanicus and Piso

17 - 19 AD In this episode, I discuss whether or not the governor of Syria poisoned the heir to the Emperor Tiberius, Germanicus. We consult an inscribed account of the trial and compare it with later literary sources. https://www.reddit.com/r/96AD/

XVII. Verginius I: Consul

14-67 CE This is the first of many episodes about the life and times of Lucius Verginius Rufus, the bizarre biography project I've suddenly taken on. Today, we talk about his life from his birth in 14/15 CE until his fateful posting to Germania Superior in the 60s CE. https://www.reddit.com/r/96AD/

XVI. (aside) Roman Comedy

240 BC In this episode I will tackle the origins and staples of Roman Comedy and its role in the festival tradition of Rome.

XV. Announcements and Updates

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XIV. The End of Vitellius - The Cremonese War

September - December 69 AD This episode delves deeply into Tacitus' account (Histories books 2 and 3) of the war fought between Vespasian and Vitellius in late 69 AD. We read this source to understand the chronology of the war but also to learn about how Romans conducted their war, and understand the characters and how they interacted with the conflict https://www.reddit.com/r/96ad

XIII. Those Who Deliberate in Revolt Have Revolted Already

July 69 AD - December 69 AD This episode is a biography of the early years of the Emperor Vespasian, his unwillingness to revolt, what stirred him to start that revolt, and the war he fought to become Emperor https://www.reddit.com/r/96AD/

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