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History Daily: The Battle of Lugdunum
Feb 20, 2024
The podcast covers Septimius Severus' victory at the Battle of Lugdunum in 197 CE, establishing him as the sole ruler of the Roman Empire. It delves into the power struggle in Rome after Emperor Pertinax's death and the emergence of Severus as the new Emperor. The intense clash between Severus and Claudius Albinus in Gaul is explored, along with Emperor of Japan's strategic use of temple rituals to secure victory against the Mongol invasion.
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- Septimius Severus used political and military cunning to defeat rivals and solidify his position as Emperor.
- Battle of Lugdunum was a turning point where Severus faced final rival, Albinus, and emerged victorious.
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Power Struggle After Pertinax's Death
After the assassination of Emperor Pertinax, Rome is thrown into a power struggle known as the Year of the Five Emperors. Senator Julianus is chosen as the new Emperor by the Praetorian Guard, but faces opposition and protests from Roman citizens and senators. Three candidates emerge as contenders for the throne: Gaius Persenius Niger, Claudius Albinus, and Septimius Severus. Severus, with his political and military cunning, gains support and eventually defeats his rivals, solidifying his position as Emperor.
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