How Vespasian’s 70 CE urine tax on public latrines filled imperial coffers and spurred debates on purity and profit
Vespasian’s Urine Tax: Funding Rome Through the Public Latrine Levy
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Vespasian
Vespasian and the Vision of the Colosseum: Building Rome’s Eternal Stage, 72 AD
In 72 AD, Emperor Vespasian began construction of the Colosseum, transforming Nero’s private land into a public monument of power, entertainment, and imperial unity.
Building the Colosseum: Rome’s Grandest Amphitheater Takes Shape
Explore the monumental construction of the Colosseum in ancient Rome under Emperor Vespasian, a marvel of engineering and a symbol of Roman power.
