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Assassinations, uprisings, six emperors at once—it’s one of Rome’s wildest times! Before Aurelian and Diocletian could patch the empire back together, things had to completely fall apart. From forgotten emperors to petty murder plots and economic collapse, we dive into the chaos that nearly ended Rome.
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CHAPTERS
00:00 – Third Century Crisis
01:12 – Chapter 1: Taking A Stab At It
09:08 – Chapter 2: Enter Aurelian
18:04 – Chapter 3: Not Diocletian
27:30 – Chapter 4: The Tetrarchy
36:50 – Chapter 5: The Great Persecution
"Them Romes" Lyrics
Well the first guy committed suicide, (Gordian I)
When he found out his co-ruler, son died. (Gordian II)
Then they were succeeded by, these guys. (Pupienus and Balbinus)
And they were in charge three months!
But then they got killed by, Praetorians,
And the next guy had a pretty, good run. (Gordian III)
But he died in battle or by, treason
And that’s just the first six years!
The next Emperor died-fighting, this dude, (Philip I "The Arab" vs. Decius)
Who battled with the Goths and, got chewed, (Decius)
Then- his son took over which, was shrewd, (Herennius Etruscus)
But then he died of plague!
The next one got murdered by his, own men, (Trebonianus Gallus)
Two months later it happened, again, (Aemilianus)
And then came Emperor, Valerian
Captured by the Sassanids!
Well Valerian was forced to drink, hot gold,
Or skinned alive, depending how the, tale’s told.
His son ruled fifteen years then, got trolled (Gallienus)
It’s conspiracy murder again!
His successor died of plague after, one year, (Claudius II "Gothicus")
And who killed the next guy is, unclear, (Quintillus)
But things evened out because, no fear,
Here comes Aurelian!
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Artist: Nick DeWitt | Writer: Robert Rath | Showrunner & Narrator: Matthew Krol | Video Editor: Devon House Creative | Audio Editor: Clean Waves | Studio Director: Geoffrey Zatkin | Social Media: Kat Rider | ♪ Music "Hold the Phalanx!" by Tiffany Roman
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