The good old days. Vespasian became the emperor of Rome on December 21, 69. Fourth vir to claim that title in Year 69. His predecessors were Galba, Otho and Vitellius. What was up?
Galba was murdered. From an old Encyclopedia Britannica, via Wikipedia:
Vitellius was killed in a coup.
Vespasian ruled for 10 years, dying from illness. Construction of the Colosseum was begun during his reign. The word for urinal in French is vespasienne and in Italian vespasiano. I doubt if there was potty parity at the Colosseum. You know how it is at those sports arenas, especially during Saturnalia.
Ave atque val.
Galba was murdered. From an old Encyclopedia Britannica, via Wikipedia:
... around 120 people claimed the credit for killing Galba, being anxious to win Otho's favour and hoping to be rewarded. A list of their names was drawn up, which fell into the hands of Vitellius when he succeeded Otho as emperor. Every one of them was executed.Otho committed suicide, by stabbing himself in the heart.
Vitellius was killed in a coup.
Vespasian ruled for 10 years, dying from illness. Construction of the Colosseum was begun during his reign. The word for urinal in French is vespasienne and in Italian vespasiano. I doubt if there was potty parity at the Colosseum. You know how it is at those sports arenas, especially during Saturnalia.
Ave atque val.