Learn about the Severan dynasty and its founder, Septimius Severus, the African emperor. Dr. Simon Elliott joins us for a discussion of the individual Severan rulers and their impact on Rome. We'll examine a number of monuments, keeping in mind that they essentially rebuilt much of Rome- and their monuments are still visible today! Catch up on all of the publications of Dr. Simon Elliott http://www.simonelliott20.com/Author His new book on the Septimius Severus is coming this fall! More about Ancient Rome Live: Travel Experiences https://ancientromelive.org/courses Newsletter https://ancientromelive.org/ Donate http://tinyurl.com/AncientRomeLive Instagram: http://instagram.com/ancientromelive/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ancientromelive Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ancientromelive/ Check out Darius Arya on YouTube null This content is brought to you by The American Institute for Roman Culture (AIRC), a 501(C)3 US Non-Profit Organization. https://romanculture.org/ 0:00 Introduction 1:02 Dr. Elliott presents the life of Septimius Severus 3:13 Severus, Julia Domna, and the Severan dynasty 5:52 Where Severans rebuilt Rome 7:00 Conversation on the Severans in Rome