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Sep 29, 2017
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Synopsis: After his humiliating defeat at the hands of Shapur, Valerian joins tens of thousands of Roman captives deported to the heartland of Persia. “Going without consideration to Shapur with a small retinue, to treat for a peace, (Valerian) was presently laid hold off by the enemy, and so ended his days in the capacity of a slave among the Persians, to the disgrace of the Roman name in all future times.” - Zosimus, The History“Whatever treatment the unfortunate Valerian might experience in Persia, it is at least certain that the only emperor of Rome who had ever fallen into the hands of the enemy, languished away his life in hopeless captivity.” - Gibbon, History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire, Chapter X, Part IV http://s407341505.onlinehome.us/Episode_B44_Edessa.mp3
Released:
Sep 29, 2017
Format:
Podcast episode
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