Episode CCXXXI - Probus

Emperors of Rome

Probus had a fairly long reign for this time in the history of the Empire. Keeping the barbarians in check is one thing, seeing off usurpers is another, but just don’t ask too much of the military - they don’t like getting their hands dirty.

Guest:
Associate Professor Caillan Davenport (Head of the Centre for Classical Studies at the Australian National University)