Emperors of Rome Episode CCXIII - Zenobia
Aug 4, 2023
Associate Professor Caillan Davenport discusses the rise of Zenobia, the Queen of Palmyra, and her challenge to the Roman Emperor Aurelian. Topics include Zenobia's territorial expansion, her adoption of Roman titles, Aurelian's capture of Zenobia, and the significance of her name. Zenobia's mythical persona and comparison to historical figures like Boudicca and Cleopatra are also examined.
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1 2 3 4 5 6
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Claims and Recognition
02:29 • 10min
Aurelian's Movement East and Taking of Roman Titles
12:11 • 3min
Aurelian's Capture of Zenobia
15:19 • 13min
Significance of Names and Evaluation of Zenobia as an Enemy of Rome
27:51 • 2min
Zenobia: Rising Against Roman Power
29:33 • 5min