The Flavian Dynasty - History of the Roman Empire (69 - 96 AD)
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Date: 2024-05-16
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barbiquearea
I can't believe you didn't mention Domitian's graveyard themed dinner party, where he invited Rome's leading senators and other people of importance in the empire. At his dinner party it was reported that the guests were each gifted with a gravestone that bore their names, ate food served on dishes colored black and the room was lit with lamps that were hang in tombs and graveyards. Domitian himself spoke about topics of death and slaughter throughout the night. As you can imagine, the guests were scared out of their wits as they all thought Domitian intended on murdering them that night. To their relief, none of the guests were killed at this terrifying dinner. Just goes to show that while he may not have been as flamboyant as Nero or Caligula. Domitian had his own way of scaring the Roman elite into submission. Which may explain why corruption was at an all time low during his reign.
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I can't believe you didn't mention Domitian's graveyard themed dinner party, where he invited Rome's leading senators and other people of importance in the empire. At his dinner party it was reported that the guests were each gifted with a gravestone that bore their names, ate food served on dishes colored black and the room was lit with lamps that were hang in tombs and graveyards. Domitian himself spoke about topics of death and slaughter throughout the night. As you can imagine, the guests were scared out of their wits as they all thought Domitian intended on murdering them that night. To their relief, none of the guests were killed at this terrifying dinner. Just goes to show that while he may not have been as flamboyant as Nero or Caligula. Domitian had his own way of scaring the Roman elite into submission. Which may explain why corruption was at an all time low during his reign.
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bryanmatos3994
Domitian became the first officially autocratic ruler. He had disregard for the senate and rightfully so. The same institution that caused the degradation of the republic and incompetence governing lead to many civil wars. For this alone the elite class of politicians hated the guy and tried to damn his legacy. Domitian was probably never meant to be emperor his father brought prosperity and stability and and continued with his famous general brother who sadly passed away way too young on the throne and it was now up to him to continue and he did what he could and a damn good job he did. He was a ruthless but efficient autocrat.
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Domitian became the first officially autocratic ruler. He had disregard for the senate and rightfully so. The same institution that caused the degradation of the republic and incompetence governing lead to many civil wars. For this alone the elite class of politicians hated the guy and tried to damn his legacy. Domitian was probably never meant to be emperor his father brought prosperity and stability and and continued with his famous general brother who sadly passed away way too young on the throne and it was now up to him to continue and he did what he could and a damn good job he did. He was a ruthless but efficient autocrat.
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OptimusMaximusNero
There is an amazing series of books written by Robert Fabbri on Vespasian's life from his youth as a soldier and friend of a teenager Caligula to his ascension as Emperor. It's pretty curious the way the author describes how Vespasian and his family had an important role i Rome's most important events even before the ascension of the Flavians, like the end of Sejanus' reign of terror, the crucifixion of Christ, the victories of Claudius' military campaigns, etc. It totally gives some You didn't know, Puss. But I was always there
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There is an amazing series of books written by Robert Fabbri on Vespasian's life from his youth as a soldier and friend of a teenager Caligula to his ascension as Emperor. It's pretty curious the way the author describes how Vespasian and his family had an important role i Rome's most important events even before the ascension of the Flavians, like the end of Sejanus' reign of terror, the crucifixion of Christ, the victories of Claudius' military campaigns, etc. It totally gives some You didn't know, Puss. But I was always there
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knowledgia
It is quite curious how important the Flavians are in Christian history, since Vespasian and Titus were mainly responsible for the destruction of Jerusalem and its temple, not to mention that Domitian is considered the antichrst portrayed in the Book of Revelation. In fact, the last chapters of the book the Kingdom of the Wicked emphasize thisadpect, since in it Domitian, represented as an immature brat, carves the number 666 and murders Saint Matthias moments before the eruption of Vesuvius. Highly recommended
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It is quite curious how important the Flavians are in Christian history, since Vespasian and Titus were mainly responsible for the destruction of Jerusalem and its temple, not to mention that Domitian is considered the antichrst portrayed in the Book of Revelation. In fact, the last chapters of the book the Kingdom of the Wicked emphasize thisadpect, since in it Domitian, represented as an immature brat, carves the number 666 and murders Saint Matthias moments before the eruption of Vesuvius. Highly recommended
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nightman1790
When you think about it this is the only dynasty with only good and capable emperors, this coupled with the fact that it was a dynasty with few but only good emperors who helped lay the foundation of the Roman Golden Age makes them the opposite of the Severan Dynasty had had many but only bad emperors who helped plant the seeds of the crisis of the third century that was basically the beginning of the end for Rome.
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When you think about it this is the only dynasty with only good and capable emperors, this coupled with the fact that it was a dynasty with few but only good emperors who helped lay the foundation of the Roman Golden Age makes them the opposite of the Severan Dynasty had had many but only bad emperors who helped plant the seeds of the crisis of the third century that was basically the beginning of the end for Rome.
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knowledgia
Domitian is hands down one of the most based ancient rulers. He solved inflation problems, fought corruption, banned cstration, etc. In fact, when I read a novel in which a Vestal and her lover try to prevent Domitian from discovering their forbidden romance, my only reaction was: Sorry, folks, but immorality has no place in the glorious reign of Imperator Caesar Domitianus Augustus
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Domitian is hands down one of the most based ancient rulers. He solved inflation problems, fought corruption, banned cstration, etc. In fact, when I read a novel in which a Vestal and her lover try to prevent Domitian from discovering their forbidden romance, my only reaction was: Sorry, folks, but immorality has no place in the glorious reign of Imperator Caesar Domitianus Augustus
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knowledgia
What a cool moment to post this video. This year we are gonna have the three flavian emperors in Those About to Die. Even though I do not ecpect the show to be a masterpiece, it's fascinating to have such emperors in a high-budget production, not to mention that Anthony Hopkins as Vespasian is PERFECTION
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What a cool moment to post this video. This year we are gonna have the three flavian emperors in Those About to Die. Even though I do not ecpect the show to be a masterpiece, it's fascinating to have such emperors in a high-budget production, not to mention that Anthony Hopkins as Vespasian is PERFECTION
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OptimusMaximusNero
Vespasian: Heavily contributes in the conquest of Britain, successfully leades the suppression of the first Jewish rebellion with his son, ends the period of the brief emperors and manages the Empire with wisdom and efficiency
Also Vespasian: Dies from pooping too much
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Vespasian: Heavily contributes in the conquest of Britain, successfully leades the suppression of the first Jewish rebellion with his son, ends the period of the brief emperors and manages the Empire with wisdom and efficiency
Also Vespasian: Dies from pooping too much
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knowledgia
Thank you for this video. If anyone's very much into the Flavians and the Early Roman Empire in general I firmly recommend Schwerpunkt's series, especially the video on Domitian's government. They make an excellent integration. Keep up with the great work!
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Thank you for this video. If anyone's very much into the Flavians and the Early Roman Empire in general I firmly recommend Schwerpunkt's series, especially the video on Domitian's government. They make an excellent integration. Keep up with the great work!
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knowledgia
For those interested in the Dacian Wars, there's a pretty cool romanian movie about that conflict called Dacii (1967. The actor who played Domitian was too old for the age the emperor had at the time, anyway
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For those interested in the Dacian Wars, there's a pretty cool romanian movie about that conflict called Dacii (1967. The actor who played Domitian was too old for the age the emperor had at the time, anyway
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dulio12385
You can tell the narrator was not fond of the urine tax since he pronounces Vespasian the same way the French pronounce Vespesianne, or toilet.
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You can tell the narrator was not fond of the urine tax since he pronounces Vespasian the same way the French pronounce Vespesianne, or toilet.
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flankspeed
My God, I am finding it very difficult to listen to Roman emperors' names being pronounced like they were French
Le Vespaziane
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My God, I am finding it very difficult to listen to Roman emperors' names being pronounced like they were French
Le Vespaziane
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