Did you know that Emperor Vespasian rewarded those writers who wrote things favorable about him?  And he punished those who didn’t?  Kind of sounds familiar with what’s going on today!
He was also the first emperor who’s biological son succeeded him.  He was also the first emperor of Rome since Augustus who visited Egypt to secure a grain shipment for the people of Rome. He started an era of economic prosperity and was initiated the building of the Flavian Amphitheater better know as the Coliseum of Rome. 
Learn more about Roman history and culture through coinage. Collecting coins can be rewarding in many ways other than financial