Those About to Die makes the most of Anthony Hopkins ’ limited screen time.

Vespasian’s early career was spent mainly in military service. After distinguishing himself during the invasion of England in 43 AD, he was given his first military command.

The Peacock historical swords-and-sandals show stars Anthony Hopkins as the Roman emperor Vespasian, but what happened to the ruler in real life?

Anthony Hopkins checks a lot of boxes playing a Roman Emperor Vespasian in Peacock's "Those About to Die." Here's why you'll be entertained.

ROME — Archaeologists have unearthed a sprawling country villa believed to be the birthplace of Vespasian, the Roman emperor who built the Colosseum, they said Friday.

Vespasian’s other son, Emperor Domitian, also died young, age 44, assassinated by one of his slaves and his own wife. Domitian’s death ended the short-lived Flavian dynasty.

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As far as his latest role in "Those About to Die," Hopkins says he signed on to play Emperor Vespasian after reading the script, which was "very good, very well-written," according to the actor.

Independence Day director Roland Emmerich was shocked by Anthony Hopkins ’s interest in his new gladiator TV series. Hopkins plays Vespasian, the last in the Year of the Four Emperors (69AD), in ...

Blood, guts and spectacle: Prime Video’s upcoming series Those About To Die has everything fans of ancient history could want in a TV show. Set across 10 episodes, it follows Emperor Vespasian ...