After murdering Galba, Otho ascended to the throne in January 69 AD. He immediately had to deal with Vitellius revolt and after suffering a defeat at Bedriacum in April, Otho committed suicide having served as Emperor for just three months
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October 25, 2009
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The episode is up! Off to hear about the hapless Vitellius...
Posted by: John McClendon | October 25, 2009 at 06:15 PM
Can't wait!
Posted by: Jamie | October 25, 2009 at 08:41 PM
I Wanted the first comment hmmp...
Posted by: Moon | October 26, 2009 at 03:03 AM
Poor Otho.
Perhaps if I was in his situation, I'd prefer to put on some peasants clothes and just sneak off to be a simple farmer for the rest of my life.
It's not like very many people know what you look like. There's no TV, newspapers or photography.
Posted by: Gregorian | October 26, 2009 at 03:55 PM
@Gregorian:
For a true Roman that would be unacceptable.. you would ruin your own honor and that of your family.
cheers
Posted by: Matt | October 27, 2009 at 02:12 AM
Mike,
Just wanted to let you know I attempted to go to audiblepodcast.com/rome as you always encourage us to do, but the link doesn't work. I'd like to give you credit for getting me to sign up, but the folks at Audible aren't facilitating that effort.
Posted by: Cody | October 27, 2009 at 09:53 AM
Mike,
Can you please post your Audible reading list on the website? I'm always in the car while listening....
Keep up the great work and thank you much for the podcast.
Posted by: Dean | October 29, 2009 at 07:05 PM
Mike, fine podcast as always. Just FYI "Rubicon", which you recommended as an Audible download, is unfortunately not available. It is listed on Amazon, but no Audible at least as far as I could tell. I would love to listen to this title - could you link to it? After reading (listening?)to "Augustus" I an ready for another Rome-filled book...
Keep up the good work!
Todd
Posted by: www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1453902693 | October 30, 2009 at 07:00 AM
Try Cicero also by Anthony Everett. A very interesting life in a very interesting time.
Posted by: zaq | October 30, 2009 at 08:03 AM
Thanks for the suggestion. I'd like to stick with Audible if at all possible since my eysesight is poor and reading really is difficult (I'm all of 40-go figure- yikes!)! That said, I'm open to other sites for download as well. I Cicero available on audio? Thanks again!
That's why I love this podcast (and Dan Carlin's Hardcore History too)...
Posted by: www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1453902693 | October 30, 2009 at 01:32 PM
I raise my glass to Otho.
Such honor in rather honorless times...
Posted by: Dan | November 04, 2009 at 02:10 PM
I would love to listen to this title - could you link to it?
Posted by: darkfall gold | January 14, 2010 at 12:20 AM
Hello Mike, I just love the podcast, it is a real pleasure to listen to. Late night before sleep is my time for listening to this wonderful series.
I have one point to make, it's not about the content but the fact then when I downloaded my iPod from iTunes the podcasts were not in number order, is it something that iTunes can correct. Very best wishes from The County of Worcestershire, UK
Posted by: Keith Killigrew | May 03, 2010 at 06:35 AM
Just started listening a couple of weeks ago. I love Roman history and this podcast is awesome. Thanks.
Posted by: Kae | June 02, 2010 at 12:57 PM