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Jovian: The Forgotten Emperor - The Pax Romana Podcast 97
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- The Pax Romana Podcast
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- Feb 4, 2026
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- 1360
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Summary
Jovian ruled the Roman Empire for barely eight months (AD 363–364), yet his reign reveals how imperial power functioned in moments of extreme crisis. Elevated suddenly after Julian’s death deep in Persia, Jovian faced the immediate task of saving a stranded Roman army. He chose negotiation over annihilation and stabilized Rome’s eastern frontier for generations. His death from carbon monoxide poisoning cut short what was sure to be a contentious reign.Donate: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/WZTWCMWCJJYFC YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ProfCPE Buy Professor Elliott's book: Pox Romana: The Plague that Shook the Roman World .