23 – We’re In Between Emperors at the Moment

Things are changing rather quickly on our little island.

(History of Britain, History of England, History of Wales, History of Scotland, Celtic History, Roman History)

So the Gallic Empire has been defeated and now Britannia was back within the folds of Rome. That was probably more than a little disheartening for the Romano-British. Once again, its rulers were on the other side of the world rather than just on the other side of the channel. The Romano-British were probably getting used to having the attention of Emperor Postumus. After all, Britannia was almost certainly the little jewel in his empire considering how stable and prosperous it was. And now he was dead and the empire was gone…. and they were going to get neglected once again.

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21 – The Dim Ages – Part 1

Someone turn on the light!

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Alright, we are entering the third century. And as we enter it, we cannot help but have the feeling that a profound change has come to the Roman Empire. We will see run away inflation, military insurrection, nearly constant regicide, tyranny, and simultaneous war on both the east and west. Rome is deeply in trouble.

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20 – Dysfunction and Sibling Rivalry

The family of Severus brings their own particular brand of family bonding to the shores of our island.


Busts of Caracalla, kept at the MET in NYC, where he’s showing his winning personality.

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