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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Introduction

00:00 • 4min

The Chaotic Rise of a New Emperor

04:22 • 5min

Consolidating Power and Eliminating Rivals

09:39 • 8min

The Battle of Lugdunum: Severus vs Albinus

17:33 • 3min

Historical Events and Invoking Divine Help

20:40 • 2min