Episode 131: Marcus Agrippa - The Roman Empire's MVP

Augustus Caesar may be the name etched in history books as Rome's first emperor, but behind every great leader is an even greater right-hand man. This week, we delve into the life of Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa, the unsung hero who helped build and maintain the vast Roman Empire. Agrippa, a brilliant military strategist and gifted engineer, was instrumental in Augustus' rise to power and the subsequent Pax Romana. From crushing rebellions to designing architectural marvels like the Pantheon, Agrippa's contributions were as diverse as they were vital.
Join us as we uncover the fascinating life of this overlooked figure. We'll explore his military conquests, his enduring friendship with Augustus, and the whispers of a potential dynasty that could have changed the course of history. So grab your toga and a goblet of wine (or a cup of coffee, we don't judge) and settle in for another History for Weirdos adventure. Trust us, this is one Roman tale you won't want to miss.
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It's so hard to find a long long video or even book about Agrippa, he's so humble so loyal and so loveable that even Dark emperor Agustus could love and trust. I think agrippa exile is his reward so he could did his other projects, but then in the time of need he did come back because he's the only friend of Agustus

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Fascinating

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Question: What do you think of when you think of the Roman Empire? Me: Marcus Aurelius, The sibyls, JCs invasion of Britan/Kelti, Faunus/Pan, Dryads, slavery, bad pipes...

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