Vespasian: How Rome’s Forgotten Emperor Saved The Empire | The Path To Power | Real History

Vespasian, one of the Roman Empire’s finest emperors remains largely unknown, yet his reign in 1st century AD transitioned a weakening Empire into a period of stability and growth that was the legacy of the other great emperors Trajan, Hadrian, Marcus Aurelius and Septimius Severus. Vespasian ultimately saved Rome from disaster and made possible the Golden Age of the 2nd century AD. From the ancient civilizations of years past to the dawn of the Space Race, every week we’ll be bringing you award-winning documentaries featuring some of the world’s best historians. Subscribe so you don’t miss out. Real History is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries, please contact owned-enquiries@