Emperors of Rome
Episode CCXV - The Unconquered Sun
Sep 27, 2023
Associate Professor Caillan Davenport discusses Aurelian's conquest of the Gallic Empire, Tetricus' surrender, reintegration after the reunification, Aurelian's portrayal as a Roman Empire restorer, and the challenges of meeting propaganda and uncertain future achievements.
22:57
Episode guests
AI Summary
AI Chapters
Episode notes
Podcast summary created with Snipd AI
Quick takeaways
- The Gallic Empire, which encompassed Gaul and Britain, minted its own coins and saw itself as separate from Rome.
- Aurelian's defeat of the Gallic Empire led to changes in military command and the recognition of Gaul as an important region for stability.
Deep dives
The Gallic Empire's Independence
The Gallic Empire, which emerged in 260, encompassed Gaul, Britain, and Spain. While Spain eventually rejoined the Central Empire, Gaul and Britain remained under the control of the Gallic Empire. They viewed themselves as their own empire and minted their own coins with imperial representations. Although they saw themselves as separate, they still wanted to be Roman in their own way.
Remember Everything You Learn from Podcasts
Save insights instantly, chat with episodes, and build lasting knowledge - all powered by AI.
