In July 69 AD, Vespasian was proclaimed emperor by his troops, as well as legions in Egypt and Syria. He marched on Rome. Once in Italy, they found themselves facing Vitellius’ army: for the ...

Peacock's Ancient Rome-set drama series "Those About to ... above. Hopkins portrays Vespasian, the emperor who reigned from 69-79 C.E. — which gives us some idea of when the show takes place.

Peacock’s Those About to Die is a fiction series deeply rooted in the real history of Ancient Rome. Although the show incorporates numerous historical elements and figures like Emperor Vespasian ...

Public ceremonies, lavish processions, and temporary wooden arches were commonplace after victory in Ancient Rome. But during the height of its power, the emperor decided to change that and leave a ...

The Eastern Roman Empire had seven simultaneous emperors during the Middle Ages, between the years 1203 and 1204 AD. This was ...

Those About to Die transports viewers back to 79 A.D. and the reign of Emperor Vespasian (Hopkins). The series poured $140 million into producing an authentic simulacrum of Ancient Rome ...

A 2000-year-old tale of Roman emperors' secrets is making waves on bestseller lists, captivating readers with its scandalous and vivid storytelling.