Episode B22 – Optimus

The Ancient World

Scott C.

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4.6 • 2K Ratings

🗓️ 23 October 2015

⏱️ 28 minutes

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Synopsis: Silas guides Emesa in its transition to a pilgrimage site. The death of King Tiridates I of Armenia brings Rome and Parthia into conflict. “(Parthomasiris) greeted him, took off his diadem from his head, and laid it at (Trajan’s) feet. Then he stood there in silence, expecting to receive it back. At this the soldiers shouted aloud, and hailed Trajan imperator as if on account of some victory (they termed it an uncrowned, bloodless victory to see the king, a descendant of Arsaces, a son of Pacorus, and a nephew of Osroes, standing beside Trajan without a diadem, like a captive). The shout terrified the prince, who though that it heralded insult and destruction for him.” – Cassius Dio, Rome, Book 68 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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1:17.0	Episode B22, 2.22. Optimus.
1:29.0	On one side of the coin was a profile of the emperor.
1:32.0	The only image most of his subjects would ever see.
1:36.3	A man of middle age with a stern Roman bearing, and little to distinguish him from his predecessors.
1:44.0	The reverse was more interesting.
1:47.0	The inscription read SPQR Optimo Principi,
1:52.0	The Best ruler, reflecting the title recently bestowed by the Senate and
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