Rome's African Emperor: Septimius Severus

Rome's African Emperor: Septimius Severus

Published on Nov 6
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Dan Snow's History Hit
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<p>We dive into the life and legacy of the North African-born ruler who rose through the ranks to seize the imperial throne. We discover how Severus transformed the Roman military, led daring campaigns across continents, and left a mark that shaped the empire for generations.</p><br><p>Joining us is Simon Elliott, author of 'The African Emperor: The Life of Septimius Severus'. We weigh his achievements against those of other legendary emperors and ask: Does Severus deserve the title of Rome’s ultimate warrior emperor?</p><br><p>Produced by James Hickmann and edited by Dougal Patmore.</p><br><p>Sign up to History Hit for hundreds of hours of original documentaries, with a new release every week and ad-free podcasts. Sign up at <a href="https://www.historyhit.com/subscribe" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><u>https://www.historyhit.com/subscribe</u></a>.</p><br><p>We'd love to hear your feedback - you can take part in our podcast survey here: <a href="https://insights.historyhit...