Vespasian: From Humble Origins To Building The Colosseum | Imperium: The Path To Power | Timeline
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Published 2017-06-09
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Vespasian is my favourite emperor, his background and rise through the army to emperor is truly remarkable. He could've so easily been killed by the emperor Nero for falling asleep during one of Nero's marathon poetry sessions. He came to my country and took the tribal hill forts in southern England in no time considering the size of them . A great general and emperor imo .
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Vespasian... what an inspiring man and historical figure, so overlooked by historians and history teachers alike.
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from mule breeder to emperor what a magnificent tale
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This Timeline series is one of the best things to be put on YouTube.
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If I was a billionaire I would fund an 'HBO Rome' type series about Vespasian.
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The old man who is telling the story is a perfect storyteller... he can make a great voiceover ! :)
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I love how the Roman Legionnaires in the field are grimy and have a 'worn out' look to them. This documentary has very solid production value.
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The soldiers are the re-enactment group called the ermine street guard. They are brilliant.
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I love, LOVE, the softly spoken academic. What a storyteller! What a teacher! He's that teacher from your past that held you captivated at the time and you've learnt to cherish since.
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Wow, 58 years old and still going into the hardest battle fighting along with the rest.
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"Why Vespasian Was Rome's Most Liked Emperor" - I don't think they answer this question it's just his story before he became emperor. They should have focused on his reign too.
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The hill forts vespasian invaded are a short trip down the road for me here in Dorset it's crazy to stand where him and his army stood
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That man telling the story is a nice touch.
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Great documentary: Good choice of narrator, great academic input, wonderful locations, nice editing, and a really great actor playing Vaspasian.
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31:58 One can appreciate the profound intellect of this man just by the way he speaks. He expresses himself so artfully that we should all strive to do the same.
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'The eccentric' emperor, Caligula. Lol, I think that is the kindest description of Little Boots I have ever heard. :-)
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Such a great documentary that I've watched it at least 3 times. If only there was a cable channel dedicated to history that could play stuff like this all day...
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Rome is still the best example of how superpowers rise and fall. Technology change. Borders change. But the core stays the same.Power, corruption, Rich and poor, military, etc,etc
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Vespasian was not corrupt. He chose not to enrich himself by public office, unlike many of his contemporaries and, dare I say say, many of today's politicians and military brass. No wonder they dedicated a theatre to his memory!
