The Roman Obsession with Astrology

Get 25% off Blinkist premium and enjoy 2 memberships for the price of 1! Start your 7-day free trial by clicking here: This video explores why the Romans invented astrology, and how they give it the basic form it still has today. Please consider supporting toldinstone on Patreon: If you liked this video, you might also enjoy my book “Naked Statues, Fat Gladiators, and War Elephants: Frequently Asked Questions about the Ancient Greeks and Romans.” If you’re so inclined, you can follow me elsewhere on the web: Chapters: 0:00 Caesar’s comet 0:30 The Ptolemaic universe 1:36 Babylonian origins 3:27 Aims and methods of astrology