Tiberius & Sejanus links for 2031

Onasander · May 25, 2014

Obviously, every Roman historian has their eyes on 2033, the 2000th anniversary of Jesus' death. Comming up just before it was Sejanus' execution by Emperor Tiberius for decimating his dynasty via countless intrigues, abuse of power, and plotting against him for the throne.

While Sejanus takes the bulk of the blame, some elements still stick painfully to this Emperor.... his supposed sexual debauchery in his retirement that went against very fiber of his being in his other decision making.

Sejanus controlled communications to Capri, it runs to reason he could do the opposite as well, as a good little manipulative Tyrant.

Some aspects dont add up to my suspicions.... such as how the remainder of the dynasty up to Nero turned out so bad.... everything has to be weighed in the end, and no theory is sacrosanct.... so this list is to provide historians the possibilities in either direction. Its up to each of us in 2031 to argue the case knowing both sides. Its 17 years, so we have time to make one hell of a case either way. Only thing I know for certain is this..... there is something very odd and fishy about this story, and I am amazed with how little controversy it has been accepted the last 2000 years. A real shame we arent doing our job as history minded thinkers in not approaching the Tiberius-Sejanus riff critically.

This is the start of 20 biographies from writers around the world. However divergent our views, lets be fair, and try to get to the bottom of this. I personally would like to see a reappraisal of Tiberius that leads to a historical vindication of the man, but we have to let the facts and the historical process lead us over desires. If anyone finds a link that goes against their own position, be honest enough to post it. We got 17 years to figure this one out.

Pontus Pilot appointed by Sejanus, not Tiberius.

http://www.xenos.org/essays/sejanus.htm