Vespasian: Savior of Rome & Father of the Colosseum
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- Опубліковано 26 вер 2024
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Can you do one on Raphael or Beethoven please
No I don't think I will.
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Just do all the emperors. I could watch it.
Working on it, slowly :)
@@Biographics I think I saw Simon once in public but didn't want to be a creep with no social graces.
Can't wait for Gordian 1 & 2, who ruled together for a whole 21 days before dying. And not doing anything of note before. Gonna be one hell of a video.
@@Biographics also that's what she said
I'd like to see a series dedicated to it. It'd be cool if they'd do ALL of the Roman Emporers in chronological order!
Rome: Basically having a mid-life crisis on an empire level.
Vespasian: "Tell me about your issues"
Checked up on the sponsor and no
Your issue sounds terrible
With our modern views and mindset it’s hard to imagine living in that time, but this man seems to have done a pretty damn good job of it. No family murders, no incest, no rampant slave ownership, he rules firm but fairly, and just enjoyed building the city back up. Seems like he was a genuinely good man.
He just killed many, many Jews.
People tend to die a lot when wars happen
If you believe the propaganda
Read the Cato and Macro novels. You will like Vespasian.
@@georgezachos7322 or the "Vespasian" novels from Robert Fabbri
When the opportunity to become Emperor come in 69AD
Vespasian:Nice
Vespasian: "Who's Jesus?"
NOBODY LIKE THE LIKES ARE AT 69
Confederate Media and some even say it was the flavian dynasty who wrote Jesus into exictance to ensure the peace in palistine. If you want to learn more about this you can look it up on youtube.
Nice
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Having read the comments, I'm not just surprised that Vespasian is the favorite emperor of so many people, but that so many people even HAVE a favorite emperor.
James Clendon people have the person they hated most so yeah it’s obvious that some people would have favorites
James Clendon I know! Was thinking the same thing....how come I have a fav Roman emperor, most of them sucked and they where EMPERORS
Bruh they are so interesting tho! So why not
Doesn't everyone have a favourite emperor?
Mine's Trajan
“Oh no I am becoming a God” Vespasian when he was dying.
By Roman standards, this is exactly what happened. It was a practice in Roman times for people to be "deified" (be treated as humans who became gods) after death. Vespasian was one such person.
Wasn't that Claudius?
@@larurentius no
Keep going with ancient history content!
YEEEEES
I need that Greek fix
Yessssss
Definitely one of my favourite emperors. A great man who shows the meaning of the old saying, "Cometh the hour, cometh the man."
1:30 - Chapter 1 - Early life & family
3:30 - Chapter 2 - Vespasian enter politics
5:55 - Chapter 3 - Military career
9:35 - Mid roll ads
10:40 - Chapter 4 - Year of the four emperors
14:20 - Chapter 5 - Vespasian become emperor
17:25 - Chapter 6 - The reign of Vespasian
20:10 - Chapter 7 - Vespasian the builder
21:45 - Chapter 8 - The end
Thank you Simonus Whistlus for that narration.
Legionary Whistlus
From Mule Breeder to Emperor, man, Vespasian was playing Mount and Blade in another level.
Next... Do a biography of Marcus Aurelius
Shubham Dasgupta yeah he should do Marcus Aurelius and Commodus
@@XAlienPresidentX-fv6oz Oh, really?
Jackson Rushing yeah course he should
Yes!!
Yes
I dunno if this'll ever be seen by the folks it's directed to, but I just want to say that y'all at Biographics produce some of the most enjoyable content out there. Truly captivating and entertaining to watch. Please do have a Merry Christmas, and good fortune in the new decade. Cheers y'all.
Great Angel they really help make history a lot more entertaining. Professors should take note
They work great as podcasts too. They shorten my commute considerably.
keep going with the Roman emperors please Simon.
One of the few Roman emperors I'd like to actually meet.
Hail the Muleiteer. Savior of Rome!
By far my favorite Emperor to learn about. He dumped Cha, and Dex, but maxxed Wis, and Con. A smart man.
Simon it is often difficult to describe the details of history. But here in the retelling of Vespasians reign you succeed. Well done sir.
Felicem Natalem Christi.
Thanks :)
1:20 the Colosseum building must have been something astonishing to witness. I've been there some years ago, and it's really undescribable. How come a ruler at that ancient age come with such a grand concept marvels me as a lay person.
🌈 IMAGINATION
Well, Simon,
Now that 2019 is reaching its end, it is time to say thank you for all the tremdenous and brilliant work you put up to entertain us audience.
Keep it up, I really do love your work. You are awesome.
Simon, thanks so much for everything that you do! I would personally love to see some biographics videos of some Hawaiian monarchs, particularly Kamehameha the Great and Queen Liliuokalani :)
Could you do Marcus Aurelius please
Yeah he should do it
Of course he should
I just cant get enough of this channel. It doesnt matter what ur on about. I looooove this channel.
The life of Josephus could easily fill a Biographics episode. And a good one too. He's one of the most interesting characters of his time.
Someone should make a movie about Vespasian like a biography
XAlienPresident1.1X 1,000 agreed
Yeah man
Holywood only cares about Augustus
I know that Vespasian is a great Roman emperor but his accomplishments pales in comparison to being a liked tax collector
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I was a great emperor
@@vespasian5820 your dad was a great tax collector
I’m thinking of a friendly tax collector who despite having to begrudgingly give your money still can’t help but like him because he is a friendly nice guy in your neighborhood who reminds you kindly that you have a tax to pay.
@@marloyorkrodriguez9975 Considering how rampant corruption was in the Roman Empire, I assume that Vespasians accomplishment of being a liked tax collector may have to do with him not shaking people down for more than they owed, and perhaps not being so strict with "you have to pay. NOW!" if someone couldn't afford it. The earlier point I can see being the most plausible way of getting to become a liked tax collector, because if all the other tax collectors are no more than crooks taking taxes plus then some to slip into their own pockets, and then along comes one who just collects the taxes and doesn't rob you blind (plus perhaps even has a bit of understanding and patience, letting people pay a bit later than the due date ) It's easy to see why he could develop into someone folk rather liked. Bonus points if he treated people well (time period wise) and didn't just go around being a colossal jerk.
Please do a video on Götz von Berlichingen the German soldier/poet with the mechanical metal arm. This man’s life is a real life video game character. Twice an outlaw of the Holy Roman Empire, was apart of 15 separate feuds, had a mechanical metal arm that could hold a sword and shield and was still able to use a quill to write. All before dying at the ripe old age of 82 back in 1562.
3:10 Vespasian should’ve been played by Gene Hackman in a movie.
What a nice relief it must have been to the Roman citizens to get a competent, non-crazy Caesar once in a while
Despite those references to bad behaviour on Vespasian's part he's generally had a good press with his humble origins and ironical way of thinking. Nero died with my favourite last words 'what an artist the world loses in me' and muleteer Vespasian a decade on with 'I suppose I'm becoming a God'. The Romans of that time are the last human figures we can relate to in a personal way for 1500 years. The literature and the statues of real faces. And the piece de resistance, a statue of Vespasian smiling. Then the light dims. The lively individuality of those people appeals now and ignited the Renaissance.
Vespasian was also one of the main commanders of the conquest of britain.
Another great video on one of Rome's most iconic emperors. Could you guys do one on his son Titus as well. He's usually given a very short intro as he was only emperor for like 2 years. But Titus had a pretty fascinating life story that I feel you guys would do a great job of illuminating. Thx again for another wonderful video biographics team!
If only Titus would've had some kids, Domitian would not have ascended.
I was super excited to watch this, as I'm a huge Romanophile! 😊 As usual, Simon has done an outstanding job delivering the amazing content & Roman names 😁 Very enlightening!! Thank you so much to Simon & the Team! 😊❤👍👍👍
I'm a little surprised you didn't include a point on Vespasian's final words "Dear me, I think I'm becoming a god." When I took classical Rome in college my professor, a wonderful British Classicist (as all the classicists are British, which I think is in the Bible somewhere), waxed about his love of the emperor. In particular, my professor loved his parting words because it seemed to suggest that Vespasian was an agnostic, or at least skeptical about the idea that emperors became gods upon their death. I think my professor admired that practical self-awareness and bit of humor in that moment. It reminds us how human we all are.
Vespasian also has the best attested miracle in history - curing blindness and lameness.
I swear I could watch Biographics all day
Vespasian, the most well-liked tax collector in the empire lol
Honesty is a rare quality, even in the ancient world
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Krass Grass LOFL🌞
Made Rome great again.
I love how the bust in the thumbnail has a mischievous smirk. Seems appropriate for a man who was well-known for his love of bathroom humor
I fudging love this channel... Along with geographics it makes a great addition to knowledge and is a great addition to easy accses to such knowledge.
Thank you all At the graphics
Hey Simon. Happy Holidays. Hope to see a lot more videos from you in 2020. A big hug from Brazil.
ps: I'm still waiting for that Silkroad Geographics.
The most insane thing about this is that a tax collector actually had a monument built for them out of gratitude lmao
Thank you so much for another year of great information and history. I'd like to request an episode on Gilbert and Sullivan in 2020
He was my favorite Emperor.
Of all the Caesars, Vespasian is one of the only ones who comes off as being at all likeable. He was a blue collar guy who worked his way up the ranks through the army, was a natural leader and was made emperor basically because he was popular with the army and he wasn't a raging narcissist. He grew up on a mule farm and was always proud of that fact and had the nickname "Muleteer." He was the adult in the room when Rome really needed one and he had some modicum of humor and ego having not been raised as a palace brat or ultra rich Senator's kid or something. Of all the Caesars, Vespasian is the one you could have a beer with.
Being popular with the army wasn't uncommon tho, to a degree it was a necessity to become emperor in ancient Rome
Thank you for this very informative video about Vespasian! I have to do a presentation in school about him and this really helped!
I'm not a woowoo kinda girl, but I've been to two places that sort of gave me a weird "vibe". Gettysburg and the Colosseum. Probably because I knew so much of the history of both places, but they just feel heavy, like you're surrounded by death. Even with all of the costumed Centurions walking around, and all the tourists, the Colosseum still has such a dark feel. I seriously didn't stay very long, it just felt uncomfortable, painful, knowing the kind of human suffering that had happened there. It's a true wonder, but a hard place to be.
I’ve never had the opportunity to visit either of those locations but I have visited battle fields in the past and does feel like there’s a dark stain that has been left behind. While it’s uncomfortable and eerie it’s important to remember what happened in those places so we can hopefully prevent them from ever happening again.
I know right? Even walking by it at night one time gave me the chills, it was almost like you could still hear the echoes of the roaring crowds and cries of pain. It's really a strange place- it's a monument to death if you look at that way.
I got the same from Auschwitz
Gettysburg definitely
I used to work at an old castle on a headland in Cornwall. In the English civil war there had been a siege there that lasted for nine months and because of all the soldiers and evacuees hemmed in there, they reckon that about 10 thousand people took refuge there, 9 thousand of whom died during the siege. Never found any bodies buried in the grounds even when they went in with ground scanning radar. We had to walk and tour around that site all day and there were always some areas that were bitterly cold no matter how hot the day was. It gave strange feelings.
Extra Fact: Verspasian had the largest LEGO collection in Rome. However he hated jigsaws and banned them throughout the empire.
I like Legos,
Finally! My favorite early Roman emperor is having a video done on him
@T_ C Vespasian's good humor and affable personality is easy to like. Also, unlike Augustus, Vespasian had a solid reputation as a soldier and general. He also took an empire that was broke and in tatters and left it stable and with a huge surplus. The Flavian economy laid the foundation for the Era of the Good Emperors, which was Rome's golden age.
@@salty-as-heck9915 I like your intelligent reasoning.
@@vespasianflaviustheemperor7901 Imperator?
@@termeownator No,I became a God when I crapped my toga and died.
@@vespasianflaviustheemperor7901 Simultaneously deified and defiled
Ah yes Vespasian, the Colosseum’s Daddy
Never even got to see the games there.
My favourite of all the Roman Emperors, he looks like such an ordinary bloke!
This was magnificent. Now, if I may, could you do a video on Julian? As emperors go, he was probably one of the quirkiest people to rule the Roman empire ever. Gore Vidal's "Julian" is a source book for you or anyone else who may be curious about him. Also, check out his satire "Misopogon" (Beard Hater), his response to insult by the people of Antioch when he visited that city. It's probably the only occasion in the history of Rome when an emporer retaliated against a perceived insult with a pamphlet. Multas gratias vobis ago (many thanks)...
If you going to do another Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius is a good choice. He literally was a best selling author in like 2006 lol. Had a big impact on the Philosohy of Stoicism and is the last of the Good Emperors.
I'm from the older brother of Vespasian - Titus Flavius Sabinus. The "Flavian" name derives from Janna Flavius. The furthest I could go on my YDNA line but it has to be from a Celtic male because of the R-M269 indicator. The Savoy dynasty, started with the Flavian line, started in Lazio, Italy but actually through a Celtic male. Then years later (long line of Titus Flavius Sabinus) to Ferreolus - Roman Senator of Gaul (420 A.D.) then to Saint Arnulf of Metz then to King Clovis 3rd (one of his grandchildren is Emperor Charlemagne from the oldest illegitimate son - Charles Martel) to Childebrand 1st and 2nd of Perracy then years later to Count Humbert 1st of Savoy (started the Savoy surname and dynasty).
Very interesting and educational video!
I was a good student and I like ancient history, but your series about Roman emperors gave me so much more. Your pinpointing of key relationships and events are amazing.
Just found the channel,subbed and now time to Binge
Hope you enjoy :)
I watched 5 of your videos back to back today and now I hear your voice narrating my life,
Great historical video! I've requested several times for a bio on Native American heroes.. Russell Means, Black Elk, or Sitting Bull. People think these men are also important. Thank you and happy Holliday.
Gothic Mom Ira Hayes, Crazy Horse, Chief George, Tecumseh, so many inspiring or interesting Native Americans.
No Black Kettle?
I remember in college I covered the year of the four emperors for a term in a weekly speaking assignment. So much fun. What a story.
Can we get one on atilla the hun?
Attila the Jock
Attila the Chad
This man snoored during Nero's poetry recital, saved Rome from chaos & civil war, became friends with Josephus & joked about becoming a god in his deathbed? For a Roman Emperor, I dont think you cant get more down to Earth than that lol... From a mule breeder to Imperator!
Anyone else feel like he dropped this on Christmas for a reason?
Do Aurelian
By far the most underrated Roman emperor
Ben Jackson I would also call Claudius II, whom Aurelian served, an underrated emperor. Same with Gallienus.
Pierre S. agree on Claudius gothicus
Not sure about gallienus
It was under him that the Gallic empire was lost
Pierre S. I’d also add probus to that list of underrated emperors
Ben Jackson you’re not wrong about the Gallic empire bit. However, Gallienus was a tough warrior and stopped various usurpers and invaders.
Ben Jackson good choice on Probus. However, I would also add Antoninus Pius in the list of underrated emperors.
Death by explosive diarrhea - that’s a rough way to go even by Ancient Rome standards.
Meow Meow Uprising Nuclear diarrhoea
The Colosseum was indeed huge with a max capacity of 50k people. However it was dwarfed by the Circus Maximus just down the street from the Colosseum which had a max capacity of 150k people. 3x as large as the Colosseum!
Hi! Just stumbled upon something that might be worth a biographics video: John von Neumann, who invented the von Neuman architecture and worked with Einstein on the atomic bomb and offered Alan Turing (Yes, THAT Alan Turing) a position as his assistant. :) Otherwise: Go ahead, you guys are doing a great job!
Should do a biographic of Emperor Dom Pedro II of Brazil a pretty capable leader and often forgotten.
Abolitionist, civil rights activist, deposed by a military clique when he was at the height of his popularity, refused to come back unless he was given a guarantee that doing so would not lead to further bloodshed. Yeah, he deserves a video.
You guys should make a video about Huey Long (The Kingfish). I always thought he was quite interesting, so I feel like it would make a good video.
Pliny and Vespasian were an iconic comedy duo
I'd love to see some old Celtics lords.
Thank you for this video! I really enjoy the documentaries on the Caesars the most. And btw I am reading Suetonius at this very moment, his Lives of the Twelve Caesars; Im not reading in order but Ive covered most of Augustus reign, all of tiberius, caligula, claudius, nero. And after I get done with Augustus I will continue on in traditional reading order. I have read cassius dio of course so I know the general events of Vespasians life, and Ive read many other ancient books, but its great having a video like this.
You videos on Rome are awesome guys. Very informative. Is there a chronological playlist?
Could u do one for C.G.E Mannerheim? Served in russian empire as highly ranked cavarly man i think and later led the finns in defence against russian aggression
Great I
Love all your videos especially the Roman ones. I can’t wait to see one on Constantine
Please do the Roman Colosseum in your Geographics video. Your introduction of the Colosseum was very brief with little information about this interesting place.
Great video and great story. Go from bottom to the top leaving a legacy still standing today
Jason Stegall You ain’t kidding.
I wanted to be a good role model.
This is the Simon video I like: Interesting, to the point, without all the waffling and mumbling commentary like in the crime videos. thanks for this interesting video on Vespasian.
Just love watching bio graphics very interesting and learning
Wonderful. I feel like another trip to the British Museum to see Boudica
didnt he say something along the lines of " Dear me, i'm turning into a god" before dropping dead lol.
Enjoy your timely and informative videos. Thank you.
Great videos you should do Marcus Aurelius
yes !!! been waiting for another roman emperor episode, and vespasian is a great choice, anything to do with ancient rome is incredibly fascinating.
Getting close to 1 millions congrats biographics
do the crazy bastard Marcus Aurelius Antoninus II (Elagabalus)
Continue with all of the other emperor's and other important/interesting figures associated with the emperor's. I'd watch them all
You should do a colosseum video on geographics .. Good video pal .
Could you do one on Robert F. Kennedy, and Jim Morrison?
the smudges on his glasses bothered me
Is an airport’s coin-operated urinal the equivalent of Vespasian’s “urine tax”❓🤔😅
Simon,
Can I suggest a topic for a figure of history...
My family has a history connection with Rudolf Hess through Rosa Hess his sister who immigrated to the United States after WWll. Through her my family tree was planted on the east coast and now spreads through to the west coast.
Most people have no idea who Rudolf Hess or his sister was during WWll and would be a great way to give your subscribers (like me) another great history lesson on another person of power during WWll.
As for me what ive been told and could find out over 20 years ago was the Hess name was changed at some point (not 100% sure) to Driggers.
P.S. Even if my family info is 100% incorrect it would still be a great video for us to see. Keep them coming.
Love Roman history! Elogabulus next!
Could you do a video in Clarence "Kelly" Johnson, father of the U2 and SR-71
11:14 taking the chance finally express those first two names many boys given - wonder why lol.
Good video though you lose a point from me for not mentioning one of my favorite quotes supposedly made by any of the emporers, "Vae, puto deus fio." Or translated "Dear me, I think I'm becoming a god." Pretty good for a man dying of diarrhea.
I recommend one of Hannibal: The Bane of Rome
Bane of Gotham?
Why would you downvote this? Do y’all not like Roman history?🤷🏾♀️
They are Greeks
@@roscojenkins7451 no.
They are Gauls, obviously
Thracians
What have Romans ever done to us?
This narrator has a good voice.
Also an episode of Emperor Taizong of the Tang dynasty would be nice.