The early years of Tiberius's reign were defined by his growing jealousy of his nephew/adopted son Germanicus. After winning victories on the far side of the Rhine, Germanicus was sent east, where in 19 AD he died under mysterious circumstances.
Pics from the British Museum by Justin. Thanks Justin!
Hey, what the heck, Christians of late antiquity.
Posted by: David Dovey | June 06, 2009 at 08:54 AM
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Posted by: robert | June 06, 2009 at 03:24 PM
"19 AD he died of mysterious circumstances"
One can die under mysterious circumstances... not sure someone can die OF mysterious circumstances.
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Posted by: Kyle Johnson | June 07, 2009 at 09:01 AM
Great episode Mike! I really like the addition of pics to the series. Now, why exactly would Germanicus enter Egypt without the permission of Tieberius if it was so well known that no one could do so without his expressed written consent? Did he just simply overlook that rule or did he have an ulterior motive in doing so? Or is that a question there is no clear answer on? Also, would his Pro-Counselor authority not shield him from that rule?
Posted by: Mike in Phoenix | June 07, 2009 at 10:17 PM
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Posted by: Anthony Rose | June 08, 2009 at 02:06 PM
Hey great suprise getting the podcast early this week. I love the Germanicus story and got the book "Killing Ceasar" by Stephan Dando-Collins, I was wondering if you read any of his books. He did a great book called "Nero's Killing Machine" and he detailed The Battle of Watling Street that turned back the revolt by Budica that should be showing up in the next couple podcasts. I can't wait to hear your take on the Romans in Britannia and the revolt of Budica.
Talk to you latter,
Rob in Cincinnati
Posted by: leedo2502 | June 08, 2009 at 04:55 PM
Sorry that book is called "Blood of the Ceasars" not Killing Ceasar
Rob still in Cincinnati
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JJ
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Posted by: JamieJ | June 14, 2009 at 09:35 AM
"Hey, what the heck, Christians of late antiquity."
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"Now, why exactly would Germanicus enter Egypt without the permission of Tieberius if it was so well known that no one could do so without his expressed written consent?"
Because he was mad as hell and wasn't going take it anymore! CUO! TO THE TIBER WITH TIBERIUS!
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