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96 AD

Ben Pennell

Every second Sunday there will be a new episode about Rome around the crucial year of 96 AD, the year in which the Emperor Domitian was assassinated, and a new dynasty would bring the Roman Empire to its greatest extent. I will cover Roman history from roughly 68 through 117 AD. We will cover in depth the reigns of the Flavian emperors Vespasian, Titus and Domitian. Then, we will cover the reigns of Nerva, Trajan and perhaps venture into Hadrian, Antoninus Pius and Marcus Aurelius. To come talk with me about the podcast, make suggestions and anything else, go over to the subreddit that I've made for the podcast: https://www.reddit.com/r/96AD/.

XXII. The Jewish Revolt of 66 AD

66 BC - 70 ADIn 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/

Feb 7, 2023

19 min

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

December 20th 69 AD - January 1st 70 ADIn 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/

Jan 15, 2023

24 min

XX. (aside) The Deification Of Emperors

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

Dec 22, 2022

25 min

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

27 BC - 284 ADIn 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 episodehttps://www.reddit.com/r/96ad

Dec 7, 2022

50 min

XVIII. (aside) Germanicus and Piso

17 - 19 ADIn 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/

Nov 21, 2022

14 min

XVII. Verginius I: Consul

14-67 CEThis 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/

Nov 2, 2022

21 min

XVI. (aside) Roman Comedy

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

Oct 16, 2022

26 min

XV. Announcements and Updates

The podcast material will be delivered a bit differently from now on!

Sep 27, 2022

4 min

XIV. The End of Vitellius - The Cremonese War

September - December 69 ADThis 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 conflicthttps://www.reddit.com/r/96ad

Sep 27, 2022

46 min

XIII. Those Who Deliberate in Revolt Have Revolted Already

July 69 AD - December 69 ADThis 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 Emperorhttps://www.reddit.com/r/96AD/

Sep 4, 2022

28 min