Vespasian - The General Who Became Emperor Documentary

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[@salty82ndveteran]

Thank you so much for the documentaries you create! They are my favorite, I look forward to each new video drop. Coming from an archaeologist, your doing great work!!! 🤟🔥🤟

[@Shineon83]

Vespasian stands as proof that salvation doesn’t necessarily come in the guise of daring brilliance, but often, in the comparative “boring” form of absolute dependability, competence & total loyalty….

[@vonhumboldt1985]

That's why i love him. Enough with wanting charismatic leaders and all that bullshit. Just a capable man who gets the job done.

[@Joseph-ue5wc]

Well put.

[@williamcleereman4543]

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[@erostheelder6831]

That's a great explanation and very poetic. I'll be quoting that comment due its relevance in modern times.

[@j.477]

,,, nuff said ...

[@metalhigh0043]

I like many things about Vespasian, but my favorite is him falling asleep during Nero's performances 😆

[@christophggcyrus6861]

Absolutely - try that in a management board session 😉

[@SuperErickelrojo]

On the other hand, he created Christianity...

[@Tomatohater64]

Hands down my very favorite Roman Emperor. Loved by the Roman people. Too bad he served only a decade as Emperor. Thank you gentlemen for a superb biographical account of a titanic leader. Brilliant and sly as a fox. In short, a masterful politician. And further thanks are extended for presenting a fair, honest, even-handed biography, as no leader is without fault.

[@kennybachman35]

Not to mention the true founder of Christianity. The first commoner emperor.

[@Tomatohater64]

@@kennybachman35 Known as the Mule Breeder, he certainly was no upper crust Roman - at least for a while.

[@MrDanfra]

When he is your fav emperor, are you familiar with the books from Robert Fabbri?

[@Tomatohater64]

@@MrDanfra No. I'll look into those; Vespasian is always great reading - at least to me he is.

[@MrDanfra]

@@Tomatohater64 the are a great historical thriller series with facts and off course some fiction in it. My absolute favourite

[@TetsuShima]

*Fun fact:* There is an amazing series of books written by Robert Fabbri on Vespasian's life from his youth as a soldier and friend of a teenager Caligula to his ascension as Emperor. His war against the jews was also depicted in the docu-series "Ancient Rome: The Rise and Fall of an Empire". I absolutely recommend them!

[@tequilamockingbird758]

Thx

[@KingoftheProfane]

@@tequilamockingbird758 nice. Will grab those books!

[@madlenellul3430]

Yes a fabulous read by a great author , Robert Fabbri, in a superior fictionalised prose….enjoy.👵🇦🇺🇺🇸

[@MrDanfra]

Best series of books ever in my opinion

[@willjasper9590]

Magnus was my favourite character

[@danielsantiagourtado3430]

Yes a documentary in the savior of the roman empire and father of the Colosseum! Your Documentaries rock!

[@dimpleza]

Unbelievable the amount of amazing content you guys are putting out. Thank you!!

[@musamusashi]

Mostly known in Rome because he introduced public toilets throughout the city. You barely find one around today, but they were there until my youth in the 70's and early 80's and were known as "Vespasiani".

[@tuscanyjc]

U had to pay to use them also so it was sanitary for the city & a $ maker for Vesp

[@musamusashi]

@@tuscanyjc not in modern times: they were free and kind of dirty and stinky, which i think is the reason why they removed them at some point. Not sure about the times of the emperor.

[@wenthulk8439]

No public restrooms?

[@musamusashi]

@@wenthulk8439 in train stations and other places like that, but most people would just buy a coffee or something inexpensive, and use the facility in a bar.

[@jimhooper9249]

Among the greatest of the emperors.

[@Rachturne]

Easily top 3. A true jack of all trades and master strategist

[@Zeitgeist2000]

"The general who became emperor" describes like 80% of roman emperors

[@alexanderednie1205]

This is quickly becoming my favorite channel

[@Mojo-IRE]

One of the greatest Romans of them all. Fascinating story on his rise to power.

[@billmurray1431]

My favorite Roman Emperor, hands down. He saved Rome

[@KingoftheProfane]

Same here. Too bad most of the flavian dynasty’s literature is gonzo. A great big lacuna as they say.

[@kennybachman35]

@@KingoftheProfanethe bible is Flavian literature. Not of much relevance to historical record unfortunately.

[@KingoftheProfane]

@@kennybachman35 why would it be flavian literature and not the literature of the following 300 years after the flavians?

[@kennybachman35]

@@KingoftheProfane because the original author was a Flavian, Flavius Josephus. And it’s the story of Vespasian and his son “the son of the living god” Titus Flavius Caesar Vespasianus Augustus aka Kristos (literally the Christ or anointed one). The Roman Catholic’s earthly lord and master. The funny part was they were polytheists. 🤣

[@KingoftheProfane]

@@kennybachman35 so who’s roman provenance theory do you think is more accurate? Because I am not sure which one explicitly says Josephus was even real, or that he wrote it……

[@anthonydefex]

Vespasian was a breadth of fresh air after the arbitrariness and madness of Nero. It was a great achievement that he was able to fall asleep during a Nero performance an not get killed over it as happed to others

[@BoydXplorer]

Amazing documentary about Vespasian. The General who became the Emperor. Tnx4sharing.

[@ScipioAfricanus_Chris]

Vespasian, the emperor that fell asleep during one of Nero's "dramatic" performances.

[@TetsuShima]

Vespasian: Heavily contributes in the conquest of Britain, successfully leades the suppression of the first Jewish rebellion with his son, ends the period of the brief emperors and manages the Empire with wisdom and efficiency Also Vespasian: Dies from pooping too much

[@_Pauper_]

That’s what ya get for messing with the Jews. You die from poop.

[@j.477]

,,, nuffestestesence sAItightet! ...

[@aarondemiri486]

An amazing video on a Roman emperor who stands out as one of the best that ever wore the purple.

[@v.g.r.l.4072]

Excellent documentary, as always. Thanks!

[@mat3714]

Great video. Of all the "what if" of the roman times, what could have been of the empire if Titus lived as long as his father... one can only wonder.

[@mohammedsaysrashid3587]

Most informative video about Roman Empire history rather than the history of the lives of an Emporor Vespasian...thank you ( the people profile) channel for sharing these amazing historical products.....he was a great emperors of Roman empire history.

[@KingoftheProfane]

Amazing how important the flavians are, yet little know of them, their deeds, and impact. They are generally glossed over between the Julio-Claudias and the Nerva-Antonine dynasties. Real shame. Two cheers to the Messiah haha

[@GTX1123]

From humble beginnings, through a roller coaster ride in his career which included breeding mules to make a living to a former Jewish zealot who predicted he would become Emperor, at the end of Vespasian's life he could say what the Grateful Dead are known for; "what a long strange trip its been"

[@gumekrumej7827]

When the Romans took him prisoner, Joseph (Flavius) demanded a meeting with Vespasian. When the meeting took place, Joseph greeted Vespasian with the greeting "Hail, future emperor!". It was the year 67, the year of the four emperors. Vespasian was soon proclaimed emperor and slew his rival. Isn't it strange that the leader of the Jewish revolt knew about the plans to appoint Vespasian as emperor?

[@allisonhawkins3380]

I love listening to your videos at night, your voice is so calming. It literally helps me fall asleep 😊

[@brianpreval5602]

the muleteer who became emporer.

[@bombergun]

Vespasian a man of made of granite !!!💪🏻

[@ZURRAIN1]

he is one of my fav romans.....he actually drained the swamp....🤣🤣😂😂

[@glane3962]

😂😂🤣🤣🙄🙄🙄

[@Hitmonchris5678]

He’s also descendants to many pharaohs and powerful Jewish leaders too!!! His grandfather is a legendary knight in Judea!!!

[@briankeenan776]

Thanks!

[@PeopleProfiles]

Thank you!

[@Gundus1000]

Very professional work.

[@muscledavis5434]

The videos on this channel are always excellent! I've come across it only a while ago but this for example is a subject i already knew a lot about and can say you really pack a lot of high quality information in that video and as always manage to make the bigger context understandable to the viewer: All the different actors, regions, individual problems, ambitions, reasons for and consequences of the events that happened.

[@aliceralph23]

These make my day. Fantastic content.

[@mputilin]

The fact that Nero was very much loved in the coty of Rome, but pretty much despised by his governors - who rose immediately to depose him (and none of them to defend him) paints in my mind a picture of still not a good emperor, but a mere populist who ruined the empire but was buying the citizens or inhabitants of Rome with outlandish privledges for fear of being deposed. Something the modern Greek governments are known for.

[@timothyhowie6171]

I find your stories enlightening and well presented. Thank you for availing me of this specific historical knowledge. Human beings are interesting creatures. Cheers, God bless you all. Om River Christian channel

[@charlieryan6550]

Vespasian was a very good emperor.

[@raylopez6688]

This was an AMAZING video! As ALWAYS

[@mattanderson9587]

Very impressive video and channel in general. So many more to watch - thank you!

[@tgood3319]

Excellent

[@StaurosPapadakis]

Πολύ ωραίο ντοκιμαντέρ,νομίζω πως ο Βεσπασιανός είναι στους 5 καλύτερους ηγέτες της αρχαίας Ρώμης,αφού επέκτεινε τα σύνορα,έφερε ειρήνη στην Ρώμη και έφτιαξε το αμφιθέατρο(Κολοσσαίο)εδώ να πούμε πως το αμφιθέατρο το έφτιαξε για να παίζονται θεατρικά έργα και όχι για αγώνες μονομάχων και ζώων,αυτό το έκανε ο γιος του Τίτος..όπως και να έχει φαίνεται πως είχε άστρο και σίγουρα θα υπήρχαν σκοτεινά σημεία που τα οποία τα καλύπτει το φώς.

[@edieflores56]

I think Vespasian was a good emperor

[@jacobcantrell82]

Vespasian is only behind Claudius and Augustus for being my favorite emperor of the Principate.

[@William-Marshall]

Sounds like best of Emperors.

[@Mr000ELS]

He is at the top 3 emperors in the first century: 1 - Augustus 2 - Vespasian 3 - Claudius

[@lordkristya]

¡Gracias!

[@PeopleProfiles]

Thank you!

[@petegilardi2593]

Keep it up glad your doing all 46 presidents in order

[@petercroves8562]

ER, a Note -Cyrenaica was not Libya, but was part of what is Libya today!-At the time Vespasian was a quaestor, Cyrenaica[Northwest Libya] and the island of Crete[now part of Greece] were two parts of one provice].

[@Wenchework]

Vaspasian was by the lack of words a product of his time and the situations that was happening in those times

[@samsontesfay1]

Thx. An excellent presentation.

[@christophggcyrus6861]

Beautiful and thoughtful choosen music (in the end)

[@kittykattzee]

Started from the bottom now we’re here - Vespasian’s theme song 😂

[@mosesfidelo1934]

Nice documentary I like true ancient history

[@richardshiggins704]

A fascinating history especially the role he played in the destruction of the Temple all be it vicariously by Titus and subsequent diaspora of the Jewish people .

[@KingoftheProfane]

Who are the top preeminent scholars of the flavian dynasty? I am always looking for the top scholars on these guys. Help a fellow traveler out!

[@katherinecollins4685]

Well presented

[@joer8954]

Byzantine emperor documentaries would be amazing!

[@morehyeshiahtorahlessons5545]

Cool documentary

[@desi76]

I believe that Vespasian was the Roman Emperor described in Daniel and Revelation as "the 11th horn of the 4th beast-nation, before whom 3 horns were uprooted and fell" (The Year of The 4 Roman Emperors). The horn that looked more imposing than the others, spoke boastfully and waged war against the Judeans for 3.5 years and defeated them" (Daniel 7:7-25, Revelation 13:1-10).

[@dermaisknabe8917]

What is the music that plays in the ending credits? It's beautiful!

[@tomzhouschannel968]

"The General Who Became Emperor". Do you have the slightest idea how little that narrows it down?

[@fyers3629]

Will you make Videos about his sons ?

[@PeopleProfiles]

We are...

[@fyers3629]

@@PeopleProfiles yess thank you

[@Spookys1978]

What are the mountains called that appear in the video at 46:28 minutes?

[@tonyantoniou9271]

It needed a Vespasion to reclaim and 'save' Rome at that time.

[@Carlos.Grande]

Lots hail Trajan or Marcus Aurelio as the best roman emperor. I believe it is vespesian by far

[@christophggcyrus6861]

My favorite on this list would probably be Hadrian. Can‘t find any flaw in him …..

[@iwatchDVDsonXbox360]

Thanks.

[@seofaz]

Sleep documentaries 🙌🏻

[@PeteCannellasSound]

You can’t really say his policies were just out of anti-semitism. Anti-semitism as we seen it in the 20th February, targeted people out of hate of the Jewish people. Vespasian was stopping a rebellion. This wasn’t just significant to only Judea. Rome has a lengthy history of brutality and taxation of tribes who rebel against their rule.

[@wenthulk8439]

You forgot to add that Vespasian made friends in his governor tenure.

[@tequilamockingbird758]

Good timing.

[@Jammin-thru-Life]

Please can you do one on Elagabulus??...I've just came across his name and he is certainly unusual to say the least.

[@iansimpson6300]

A sane and stoic emperor coming after the insanity of the inbred Julian and Claudian line Rome would have disintegrated had it not been for Vespasian

[@FAMA-18]

I don’t know about disintegrated, It would’ve recovered, but it would’ve taken some time.

[@Alexander-kj1bk]

21:40 make videos about Alexander the Great of Macedonia

[@mindfield9]

Would be amazing if you can make a documentary about the Year of the 5 Emperors and The Batavian Revolt. Vespasian asked Claudius Civilis the leader of the Batavians to start a revolt during the Year of 5 Emperors. Julius Civilis had fought together in Britain earlier with Vespasian. Julius Civilis started the revolt in name of Vespasian but in fact started a real revolt against the Romans for the harm the Roman civil war caused the Batavians.

[@hannibalb8276]

Had no idea he died on the toliet

[@MAGS-ik5uj]

Is the person doing this voice over the same as the narrator for Kings and Generals videos?

[@PeopleProfiles]

Nope.

[@ericremotesteam]

@MAGS3600 He does have his own channel though, either GameWorldNarratives or OfficallyDevin. I really enjoyed his Frostpunk playthrough/narrative series.

[@jayson1geek479]

He looked good!

[@vonhumboldt1985]

Can you do antoninus pius plz?

[@firdauschong6163]

Can you please make a video of Soeharto please 🥺..

[@yasinemir9924]

what is music name your use this video can you say me bro😊

[@KelticTim]

Vespy is lucky Caesar didn’t just wipe out his grandpa.

[@SuperErickelrojo]

The real historical Jesus !!!

[@gamerbanee]

I'm sure few history lovers play RAID Shadow Legends. 😅

[@katieneubaum4284]

Reminds me of Vivek Ramaswamy. Vivek 2024!!!

[@christophggcyrus6861]

There is on thought I would like to share with you: Vespasian committed one „crime“ in giving a bad example to General-Emperors of the third century and the ones to follow: exactly that he proofed the feasibility of having a large army under control AND usurping the imperial power. Not that he would have had an option - it was the right thing to do given the situation in the empire in the 60ties. In general: Not a real problem for the next 120 years to come (the good ones) - but generals of the later centuries always could follow his example with ease - and did so. Nevertheless they were far less qualified …… Anyway - the list of the „Good Emperors“ should start with him in my opinion. Domitian included!

[@alienajaxon250]

I'm sure the Romans loved him. The Jewish people had good reasons to hate him and his son.

[@Barricade379]

If Vespasian taxes you with the urine tax, don't get pissed off

[@pamelahomeyer748]

His propaganda about his Origins certainly explains my family's crest

[@JelMain]

Guy had a female Chief of Staff, who was as tough as him.

[@dairy1994]

I think it is weird how family members mess around during those times that's kind of gross to me

[@starkillerdude1914]

Why does thumbnail Vespasian like Hank Schrader from Breaking Bad

[@frederikbjerre427]

I've always viewed Vespasian and Titus as some of the best Roman rulers. Of course some of their acts seems disagreeable from today's point of view. But the Roman empire flourished under their rule and that's what matters. In the end, all the Roman rulers was authoritarian warlords, the very thing the civilised world of today fight in Ukraine as we watched this program.

[@musamusashi]

😂

[@guilhermedavitoria4346]

Good point, Frederik. We can certainly admire the greatness of their achievements, but ultimately we must condemn them.

[@samuelhoran7898]

"authoritarian warlords" compare to what? What does the world they lived in looks like? Who isn't an "authoritarian warlord" in that era? Most of human history has been extremely brutal and violent. But by the standard of the Antiquity, Vespasian and his son are two of the most stable and competent rulers, which isn't the case of Vladimir Putin. How narcissistic of you to projecting modern ideologies on ancient time.

[@frederikbjerre427]

@@samuelhoran7898 as you can read I agree with you on Vespasian and Titus as some of the best Roman rulers. I do suggest you Google narcissism.

[@samuelhoran7898]

@@guilhermedavitoria4346 Condemn them for what? By what standards are you condemning them? Who invented those standard and when? Will you "condemn" the average gallic or germanic chieftain?

[@jonniheinisto9825]

Everything in these documentaries is a completely different version from everything else. I dont know whom to trust. For an example, according to Mike Duncan, Vitellius was not plotting anything, it was the troops of Vitellius who actually forced him to declare himself emperor.

[@evanroberts2771]

The jews should think themselves lucky that Rome didn't pull a Carthage on them. They're not victims here, and got off rather lightly.

[@FAMA-18]

For real!

[@HenrikRClausen]

It's a great documentary, thank you so much! But who came up with the silly idea to have 'music' behind the narration..? It's quite disturbing.

[@BeatlesOasisFan]

Nope, it's not disturbing at all, because it's in the background. Clean your ears or go to a doctor.

[@HenrikRClausen]

@@BeatlesOasisFan Your rudeness is recognised and appreciated 😀

[@Евгений-ц3ф5е]

Везувий воспроизвёл траур по Веспасиану.

[@mfdixon2265]

The ads on here makes it impossible to watch.

[@davidadams4770]

2 minutes ad? Why there you go a dislike

[@FelixFortunaRex]

Seems interesting that Vespasian was know thru his life as muleteer and graffiti from Palatine hill of alexamenos. Also if Antonian dynasty is trying to wipe out Flavian dynasty worship then early persecution of Christian’s is true? Seems odd that??

[@dairy1994]

😂😂😂😂

[@lollikeet9965]

The ad was way out of line. Done with this.

[@PapaPol-ep9ee]

Great content but ditch the game ad please because some of us have paid not to have any !!

[@BeatlesOasisFan]

😂 lol "I paid for no ads" great argument, you paid for no YT ads, not for the in-video sponsor ads, that's a difference. Also: install an adblock already