Septimius Severus, Rome’s First African Emperor | Brought To Life

► In this video we explore a brief biography of Roman emperor Septimius Severus whose bust is reconstructed and brought to life using our latest digital technology. ► Septimius Severus was first Roman emperor with African descent. - Who was Septimius Severus, and why was he a significant figure in Roman history? - What was Severus’s African heritage, and how did it influence his life and reign as emperor? - How did Severus rise to power, and what were some of the major events during his reign as emperor? - What were some of the military campaigns and conquests that Severus led during his reign, and how did they impact the Roman Empire? - What were some of the significant reforms and public works that Severus instituted, and how did they change Roman society and government? - Who was Julia Domna, and what was her role in Severus’s life and reign as emperor? - What was the relationship between Caracalla and Geta, and how did it impact the future of the Roman Empire? - How did Severus’s death occur, and what was the significance of his burial in Rome? - What was the Severan dynasty, and how did it shape the future of Rome after Severus’s death? - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Septimius Severus was the first Roman emperor from Africa. He was proud of his African heritage and is said to have spoken Latin with a North African accent. He also encouraged the development of North African cities, including his hometown of Leptis Magna, which he made into a thriving metropolis. Septimius Severus was a Roman emperor who ruled from 193 to 211 AD. He was born in Leptis Magna, in modern-day Libya, on April 11, 145 AD, to a family of equestrian rank. He came to power after a period of political instability known as the Year of the Five Emperors. Emperor Severus was known for his military campaigns and expansion of the Roman Empire. In 197 AD, he led a successful campaign against the Parthian Empire, which had been a longstanding enemy of Rome. He also led campaigns against rebellious tribes in North Africa, and Britain. During his reign, Septimius Severus instituted several reforms, including increasing the pay of the army, reorganizing the government, and granting Roman citizenship to many residents of the empire. He also built several public works, including a triumphal arch in Rome and a new aqueduct. Severus was married to Julia Domna, who was from a wealthy Syrian family. They had two sons, Caracalla and Geta, who would eventually succeed him as co-emperors. However, their relationship was strained, and after Severus’s death, Caracalla had his brother killed and ruled as the sole emperor. Septimius Severus died in Eboracum (modern-day York) in Britain on February 4, 211 AD, while on a military campaign against the Caledonian tribes. He was buried in Rome, where his triumphal arch still stands today. His reign marked the beginning of the Severan dynasty, which would rule Rome until 235 AD. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - #mysteryscoop #romanemperor #romanempire #rome #ancientrome #african #africanemperor #romanafrican #africanroman #africanroots #empire #ancient #history #broughttolife #historicalfigures - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - For any Copyright issues, please reach out to us first before filing a claim with YouTube. Send us a message or email detailing your concerns and we’ll make sure the matter is resolved immediately. All contact details in our channel’s “About“ page! Please consider “fair use“ before filing a claim. Thank You! - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - If you have enjoyed the video, please show some love by LIKING, COMMENTING and SUBSCRIBING to my channel! - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - FB0411 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Music: ► YouTube Library ► Epic Intro 2018 by Sascha Ende Link: License: ► - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Check more videos like this at @MysteryScoop @mysteryscoop - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -