Emperors of Rome - La Trobe University

Latest Episodes:

Episode XXXIX - Asterix and the Missing Scroll Dec 15, 2015

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Asterix and the Missing Scroll is one of the highest selling graphic novels of the year, but how does it stack up when you hand it to a dubious Roman classicist?

Episode XXXVIII - Domitian Must Die Dec 01, 2015

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Life under Domitian hasn't been easy for the Roman empire. After 15 years of cruelty and paranoia, those close to him decide to bring the Flavian dynasty to a messy ending.

Episode XXXVII - Domitian Dominates Nov 17, 2015

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Domitian becomes emperor, and goes from being ignored and having little to Caesar of the greatest empire in the western world. but with great power comes great responsibility…

Episode XXXVI - The Debut of Domitian Nov 04, 2015

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Titus dies without an heir, leaving his brother Domitian to take his place as Emperor. Before we get to that point, who exactly is Domitian, and what happens in his youth to shape him as a ruler?

Interlude - Titus' Birthday Oct 28, 2015

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Clearing up a discrepancy - in what year was Titus born?

Episode XXXV - A Pleasant Surprise From the Emperor Titus Oct 20, 2015

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Making the most of his father's power, Titus sets the standard for all playboy princes yet to come. When Vespasian dies and Titus becomes Emperor, Rome was probably bracing themselves for the worst. Fortunately, he steps up to the challenge.

Episode XXXIV - Titus and the Siege of Jerusalem Sep 22, 2015

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Titus is left in command of the troops in Judea by his father Vespasian, who leaves to become the new Emperor of Rome. Eager for a quick resolution, Titus sees taking Jerusalem as the key to ending conflict.

Episode XXXIII - Emperor Vespasian, Becoming a God Sep 01, 2015

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Vespasian is not the best-known Emperor, perhaps because he had an unremarkable rule, was well liked, managed things well… and wasn't notorious. Perhaps he should be known for the notable characteristics of being approachable and having a good sense of humour!

Episode XXXII - Vespasian, as Prophesised Aug 25, 2015

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Vespasian had a proud military career, and being of the equestrian ranks, showed little desire to ever become Emperor. The civil war changes this, and faced with so many prophesies Vespasian finally embraces his destiny.

Episode XXXI - Enter Vespasian Aug 18, 2015

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The final contender for emperor in the civil war of 69CE is Vespasian, a general who at the time is off fighting a war against the jews in Judea. Before he rises to power he was a competent general of the Equestrian ranks, and had little desire to rule.