The Punic Wars - Countdown to Battle (280 - 264 BC)

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  • Опубликовано: 20 дек 2020
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    In the first episode in this series, we dive into the early history of the western Mediterranean powers of Rome and Carthage, and examine the reasons for the outbreak of their first confrontation.
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Комментарии • 244

  • @TheHistocrat
    @TheHistocrat  3 года назад +71

    Apologies if my voice over is hit and miss on this one, my throat has been a bit rough so I had to record it in chunks. I also got a few pronunciations wrong but didn't realise until too late to fix them for the collab deadline, thankfully my guests did a much better job.
    Also two minor corrections:
    - Around 26:38, this treaty did not restrict Roman trade in Sicily, I got that wrong.
    - Lilybaeum became the modern city of Marsala, not Palermo as it says in the image at 24:37. Thanks to commenter Alessandro Gianni for the catch.

    • @napoleonbonapartei7245
      @napoleonbonapartei7245 3 года назад +2

      19:16 Rome wouldn't be sacked for another 800 years...

    • @fabriziomangione3231
      @fabriziomangione3231 3 года назад +4

      This documentary is pretty good, but you ended it before talking about a major battle on my hometown soil and that makes it even better. In fact all this collab made me somewhat homesick. I hope the next chapter comes out soon, keep up the good work, happy holidays!
      P.s. You look like a missing member of One Direction. I just wanted to point that out.

    • @YAH2121
      @YAH2121 3 года назад

      You're a great presenter btw, well-spoken and know when and when not to add emphasis and control inflections. Nothing sounds awkward and overly scripted.

    • @taethegreat6607
      @taethegreat6607 3 года назад

      Keep up the great work man! Your channel has inspired me to start work on my own mini documentaries on ancient history

    • @PalleRasmussen
      @PalleRasmussen 3 года назад

      You actually tell a lie. Rome *did* have armies- in the field even- after Cannae. That, coupled with the size of the city, was why Hannibal did not besiege it. I have not watched the rest yet, but will; you are doing well in your presentation and I have noticed nothing. Remember that you *always' find yourself sounding weird "on tape".

  • @abitoffcenter383
    @abitoffcenter383 3 года назад +72

    It's great to finally put a face to the voice!! Have been a Histocrat fan some time now and really enjoy your work. I only wish I had the funds to support you more than just views. Hopefully once all this BS gets over with that will change. Thank You Sir for your time and efforts! They are truly appreciated!

    • @3DGECASE
      @3DGECASE 3 года назад

      I assume you didn't watch his Q&A video.

  • @HistoryTime
    @HistoryTime 3 года назад +87

    Cracking vid. Looking forward to the rest in the series

  • @StefanMilo
    @StefanMilo 3 года назад +35

    What an absolutely cracking video! It always scares me when we mention the same topics. My heart was in my mouth when you mentioned the political offices lol.

  • @shachmon1
    @shachmon1 3 года назад +21

    It's crazy how your content covers exactly my favorite periods and topics in history.
    Neolithic civilizations ✔️
    Late Bronze Age ✔️
    Late Roman Republic (Caesar) ✔️
    Punic Wars ✔️
    And each video is a masterclass in historical story telling. Awesome work brother!
    With the History channel being what it is, there's a surge in interest in historical content on youtube. Keep doing what you're doing (quality over quantity) and I'm positive that your channel will be huge.

  • @DiplexHeated
    @DiplexHeated 3 года назад +115

    This is comfort content. Love the topics. Subscribed!

    • @josephk5385
      @josephk5385 3 года назад +1

      Sup dude, big fan

    • @JasonSmith-ub8bj
      @JasonSmith-ub8bj 3 года назад +2

      Aye what’s up Diplex

    • @billyhodge2621
      @billyhodge2621 3 года назад +1

      Same 👍

    • @rockinunderscore52
      @rockinunderscore52 3 года назад +1

      rock on diplex 👍

    • @BamaPigBows
      @BamaPigBows 3 года назад

      Yo you should do a total war play using the Punic wars mod. It's amazing and super rich in detail, I'm sure your PC setup would run it like a champ. Keep up the great work bro, one love from Nebraska USA

  • @levitatingoctahedron922
    @levitatingoctahedron922 3 года назад +10

    12:00 I'm sure many know this but this event is where we get the term "phyrric victory"

  • @PauloGarcia-sp5ws
    @PauloGarcia-sp5ws 3 года назад +18

    I always feel sad when I hear about Carthage. Super interesting underappreciated part of history.

    • @mawlinzebra
      @mawlinzebra Год назад

      They deserved it for sacrificing their first born

  • @MrTaxiRob
    @MrTaxiRob 3 года назад +2

    I'm glad there are people like you making quality content like this. And having different runtimes from different creators lets me do deep dives when I want to, or scan the surface to pick up the general concepts.

  • @DefineLines
    @DefineLines 3 года назад +12

    Another ep I can fall asleep 300 times to

    • @IzabelParis
      @IzabelParis 3 года назад

      I do the same thing 👍

  • @dtomcheck
    @dtomcheck 3 года назад +4

    Love the video! There are so few videos on the Punic Wars and even less of such high quality. Both incredibly informative and extremely engaging. I can’t wait for the next video(s) in the series! Great work!

  • @JexsamX
    @JexsamX 3 года назад +122

    I was not prepared for the face reveal.

    • @leepeel7129
      @leepeel7129 3 года назад +4

      Gobsmacked takes a new meaning!

    • @napoleonbonapartei7245
      @napoleonbonapartei7245 3 года назад +5

      He has shown his face before. I am genuinely surprised no one has seen his face.

    • @Tomartyr
      @Tomartyr 3 года назад +13

      I refuse to believe he doesn't have a beard and a sweater with elbow patches.

    • @gailhandschuh1138
      @gailhandschuh1138 3 года назад +3

      Excellent narrator and content BUT, you need to learn to control your distracting hands. They add nothing to the storyline and simply are distracting for the viewers.

    • @BrassDragon275
      @BrassDragon275 2 года назад +11

      @@gailhandschuh1138 I disagree, still hands make it appear artificial and weird. Moving your hands during long speech is perfectly natural

  • @WilliamLawrence7
    @WilliamLawrence7 3 года назад +2

    This is a GREAT documentary, well done, sub for sure, and I'll pass along the channel, and please give us the next chapter! I've now watched it a few times and am so ready for the next part!

  • @MythologywithMike
    @MythologywithMike 3 года назад +8

    A Histocrat video I can finish in 1 sitting? It's a Christmas miracle

  • @YAH2121
    @YAH2121 3 года назад +8

    10/10 high quality content here. You deserve way more subs and way more views

  • @fuferito
    @fuferito 3 года назад

    Amazing content. Thoroughly enjoyed all the Early civilization videos.
    Glad to have subscribed, and I look forward to watching the rest of your videos.

  • @instinctivelychelsea2905
    @instinctivelychelsea2905 3 года назад +2

    Nice to see your face this time too, freaking love your content, I watch it thru once than add it to my bedtime list and listen to your videos all thru the night.

  • @stefanlinzmaier8702
    @stefanlinzmaier8702 3 года назад +1

    I really like that you discuss the different historcial sources in your videos. Great stuff!

  • @Krommer1000
    @Krommer1000 3 года назад

    Fantastic video! Really looking forward to the next parts.

  • @Cuban20
    @Cuban20 3 года назад +12

    All HAIL the Histocrat. Can't wait to watch this.

  • @kazyczka
    @kazyczka 9 месяцев назад

    Love it, wanna more of it!
    Congratulations on quality and formative aspect of your video

  • @DATA-qt3nb
    @DATA-qt3nb 3 года назад

    Love the channel! I also really enjoy these history youtuber collab videos you guys do!

  • @HoH
    @HoH 3 года назад +1

    Great video, thanks for this! Thoroughly enjoyed it. And perfect hand movement, ngl.

  • @chriswhite4640
    @chriswhite4640 3 года назад +4

    History time on the phoenicians and histocrat on the punic wars, nice little early Christmas present 😁

  • @CutieKatieCow
    @CutieKatieCow 3 года назад

    Awesome content as always keep up the awesome work!

  • @crowvii
    @crowvii 3 года назад

    Awesome job as usual - I look forward to your videos!!

  • @jacobmoody2335
    @jacobmoody2335 2 года назад +4

    When does the rest of this series come out???

  • @wademarshall2364
    @wademarshall2364 3 года назад

    Love the quality content you produce.

  • @RizzyTizzyLando
    @RizzyTizzyLando 3 года назад

    Just noticed how recent this upload is. You always make great content. Looking forward to this one!

  • @dandoig5153
    @dandoig5153 3 года назад

    Fantastic video mate - keep it up!!

  • @Bazinga73904
    @Bazinga73904 3 года назад +1

    The struggle between carthage and rome is my favourite. Thanks for covering

  • @smithyatbroadacres
    @smithyatbroadacres 3 года назад

    Another great video, thanks Charles

  • @egoborder3203
    @egoborder3203 3 года назад +1

    great stuff! Thanks for this

  • @benmcmahon928
    @benmcmahon928 3 года назад

    Great video! Love your channel

  • @Wallyworld30
    @Wallyworld30 3 года назад

    I was just recommended this video after binging some Stefan Milos video’s yesterday. Subbed!

  • @dingdong917
    @dingdong917 3 года назад +2

    This feels like tuning into a tv show having missed the first few episodes
    But then you watch it anyway because it's a great show

  • @falkz.5234
    @falkz.5234 3 года назад

    Great vid. Especially liked the naming of the ancient sources.

  • @fuferito
    @fuferito 3 года назад

    Amazing crossover from _Voices of the Past, History Time_ and _Stefan Milo._

  • @anasevi9456
    @anasevi9456 3 года назад

    great video, thank you so much!

  • @AbuSous2000PR
    @AbuSous2000PR Год назад

    very good and factual series on the Punic Wars; very good jobs.
    honestly, this period doesn't get its share of research
    many thx for shedding light on it

  • @jonny-b4954
    @jonny-b4954 3 года назад +1

    9:15 Damn that's not what I expected you to look like. Awesome video though man. Very in depth. Read and watched a lot on the Punic Wars. But still found this very enjoyable and thorough.

  • @Ktotwf
    @Ktotwf 2 года назад

    I'd love to see more Rome related content on this excellent channel

  • @RizzyTizzyLando
    @RizzyTizzyLando 3 года назад

    Can’t wait for more!

  • @enge
    @enge 10 месяцев назад

    Very nice video.

  • @bushyrho1674
    @bushyrho1674 3 года назад +2

    I have just finished Flash Point History's podcast and want to continue my study on this titanic trilogy of these wars. Now I will be able to know further my studies, thank you.

    • @shachmon1
      @shachmon1 3 года назад +2

      Read or listen to Adrian Goldsworthy's 'The Fall of Carthage'. One of the best books on the subject.

  • @emulateiam
    @emulateiam 3 года назад

    another great video!

  • @theexplorechanneluk7934
    @theexplorechanneluk7934 Год назад

    This is very good thankyou

  • @bluewatson4341
    @bluewatson4341 3 года назад +1

    The prime of history channels right here

  • @Drumsgoon
    @Drumsgoon 3 года назад

    Sad how many old books have been lost, or even destroyed, stuff we can't never find out about, despite their authors best attempts. Great video again!

  • @17popsquare60
    @17popsquare60 3 года назад

    Loving the hand gestures. Also Ijust had to subscribed

  • @MasterEsben18
    @MasterEsben18 3 года назад +9

    Well, now I know what imma fall asleep to.

    • @Zogerpogger
      @Zogerpogger 3 года назад +1

      I'm on the edge of my seat! how can you fall asleep to this?

    • @MasterEsben18
      @MasterEsben18 3 года назад +1

      @@Zogerpogger Haha not in the sense that its boring, but its exactly the kind of stuff i like to watch in bed before I go to sleep. Merry Xmas.

    • @Zogerpogger
      @Zogerpogger 3 года назад

      @@MasterEsben18 Ahh I get what your saying, yeah, podcasts are great before nodding off. I recommend Mike Duncan's A History of Rome. Merry Christmas to you too!

    • @MasterEsben18
      @MasterEsben18 3 года назад

      @@Zogerpogger Hahahaha, my man, I'm nearly done with it. But holy hell, that is one big podcast. Sound isnt great, but the history and narration is awesome! Two minds alike.

    • @Zogerpogger
      @Zogerpogger 3 года назад +1

      @@MasterEsben18 Oh nice! I've listened to it at least twice now haha. Happy to meet another kindred spirit!

  • @hopkinsamye
    @hopkinsamye 3 года назад +1

    I somehow got unsubscribed to this channel! Resubscribed! I love your content!

  • @briankeenan776
    @briankeenan776 2 года назад

    Thanks!

  • @Cogitoergosum10
    @Cogitoergosum10 3 года назад +1

    Give this man a TV CHANNEL!!

  • @absintheminded8466
    @absintheminded8466 3 года назад +1

    So good I watched it twice

  • @roisin9401
    @roisin9401 2 года назад

    bam actually the best youtube channel

  • @gettysburgbrian
    @gettysburgbrian 3 года назад

    Great video

  • @weilandiv8310
    @weilandiv8310 Год назад

    Such great storytelling and research. We know more about these old wars than we do about many modern affairs.

    • @martijn9568
      @martijn9568 Год назад

      I really doubt that. Modern affairs have many more sources floating around then what we have of conflicts from 2000 years ago.

  • @billder2655
    @billder2655 3 года назад

    love to see it !

  • @slyaspie4934
    @slyaspie4934 3 года назад

    Fantastic thanks very much 😁

  • @johnduncan4387
    @johnduncan4387 3 года назад +7

    This is all fine and good but when is the next history of Britain coming out? Still an outstanding video

    • @TheHistocrat
      @TheHistocrat  3 года назад +4

      There will be at least one in 2021. Going to Hadrian's wall and everything if I can.

  • @Zogerpogger
    @Zogerpogger 3 года назад +1

    Pff, people saying they weren't prepared for the face reveal, 10 steps ahead of you bud. Watched Atun-Shei's video about being a RUclipsr. Jokes aside, great video! While I am inclined to whine about a new series coming out as opposed to the next installment of a History of Britain, anything you release will brighten my day; so thanks so much for making these documentaries! I totally understand creating new projects rather than continuing older ones, it can be difficult to find inspiration.

  • @felipebortolanza5544
    @felipebortolanza5544 3 года назад

    Best ounic war vídeo ever!!!

  • @rileytempest666
    @rileytempest666 3 года назад

    first time ive seen you on cam. I like it gj

  • @ParkerMcgraw
    @ParkerMcgraw 2 года назад

    How does this not have more hits? Great stuff.

  • @RM-rz3ph
    @RM-rz3ph Год назад

    outstanding

  • @Heruss100
    @Heruss100 3 года назад +1

    This entire video is incredible, and I wonder what you'd do if someone ever handed you a bag of money to make a documentary or series.

  • @melodysmith1263
    @melodysmith1263 3 года назад

    Listening to these during the day then using them to fall asleep at night>>>>>

  • @nikolaevkatesla3823
    @nikolaevkatesla3823 2 года назад

    This has been a complete master piece of a video, I am looking forward to the 1st Punic war.
    There are no good videos in RUclips about the 1st Punic war so if you do it you would get some good merit

    • @movieman6456
      @movieman6456 2 года назад

      Check out Flash Point History’s series. If you are open to podcasts, History of Rome and Dan Carlin also do great coverage.

  • @BeyondEcstasy
    @BeyondEcstasy 3 года назад +9

    Rome's overpowered strategy: just never surrender. Can't lose always wins.

    • @TheHistocrat
      @TheHistocrat  3 года назад +6

      The NO YOU of warfare.

    • @jackdonith
      @jackdonith 3 года назад

      The thing is, all the parts Rome conquered, became Rome too. The conquered people were Romans themselves and most of the places in Italy had a lot of people (unlike say Africa) which meant Rome had a big pool of men. Lose a legion send two. Lose 2 legions? Send 3 brand new. Hannibal tried to break Rome's alliances but failed. And although he was unbeatable in Italy, Rome could stillhave enough garrisons and send legions beyond italy at the same time. If Carthage was like Rome, Hannibal would have gotten enough men after Cannae to besiege Rome itself. As it was he had so few men that he had to move from city to city losing each one once he left.

    • @babulburel547
      @babulburel547 3 года назад

      What are they saying?
      Something about your mother.
      And so, the barbarians invaded Rome.

  • @dtmoore500
    @dtmoore500 3 года назад

    Thank you!!!

  • @MoenchCaesar
    @MoenchCaesar 3 года назад

    What a beautiful sight to wake up to.

  • @gloworm6387
    @gloworm6387 3 года назад +1

    Love your library. Curious about the big red book with MI6 on the spine?

    • @TheHistocrat
      @TheHistocrat  3 года назад +1

      It was a random gift from a family member, I will confess I've never opened it due to its extreme length.

  • @Sodden316
    @Sodden316 3 года назад

    Good video.

  • @TrentVanwinkle
    @TrentVanwinkle 3 года назад

    History time is the absolute shit. Subbed my dude

  • @timothyhilditch
    @timothyhilditch 3 года назад +5

    Great stuff, I like you including yourself, brings more personality. A little bit too many hand actions though, it is distracting.
    I will be looking forward to the next part. Always love the small pieces of detail which bring colour to the painting of history.

    • @TheHistocrat
      @TheHistocrat  3 года назад +3

      yeah gonna look to improve going forward, also didn't like how I shifted around a bunch in later takes (because I'd been stood in the same spot for 90 minutes and my feet were aching)

  • @Ktotwf
    @Ktotwf 2 года назад

    More on this!

  • @Guydude777
    @Guydude777 3 года назад

    A fan favorite.

  • @gequitz
    @gequitz Год назад

    Rewatch before seeing your new vid on the Punic War (264-256 BC)

  • @Tomartyr
    @Tomartyr 3 года назад +3

    13:28 tfw future historians describe western representive democracies in the same way.

  • @matheuspearce8760
    @matheuspearce8760 3 года назад +1

    Rome when carthage started a war for the third time:
    "How many times do we have to teach you this lesson old man?"

  • @timothymoore8549
    @timothymoore8549 2 года назад

    I’ve seen your face now I’ll never unsee it when I listen to you

  • @peterstation
    @peterstation 3 года назад

    Thanks for another video! Wondering if some of the videos that were taken down are elsewhere?

  • @AlviteM5
    @AlviteM5 3 года назад +1

    Came here after watching pka, was not disappointed

    • @thescroogemcduck
      @thescroogemcduck 3 года назад

      Same bro, never thought Pyle would lead me to a history channel

  • @Maynard0504
    @Maynard0504 3 года назад +1

    yeeees my favourite historic showdown.
    a close second would have to be WW1.

  • @jeffstrom164
    @jeffstrom164 3 года назад +7

    I know how this ends, and yet, I can't help but root for Carthage every time.....

  • @DesertAres
    @DesertAres 2 месяца назад

    Correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe that at this stage of Rome, soldiers actually had to own land to become a soldier. And Maleventum was a disastrous defeat for Pyrrhus. It only became named Beneventum after the Roman victory.

  • @Butt_Slayer
    @Butt_Slayer 3 года назад

    OMG, a face to the voice. Great video.

  • @vrikey
    @vrikey 3 года назад

    Watched it through twice now. You have to pay attention.

  • @jakebkilgore2086
    @jakebkilgore2086 3 года назад +1

    It would be awesome if some of these videos were audio clips I can pull from spotify or soundcloud. Something to listen to when I drive long distance

    • @Zogerpogger
      @Zogerpogger 3 года назад

      Use youtube to mp3, you can download the audio from any youtube video.

  • @sragon67
    @sragon67 11 месяцев назад

    The REALY need to figure out how to make Garum again...
    YES I KNOW "FISH SAUCE" NOT THE SAME.
    That's all I have to say actually, gonna binge your Chanel now THNX!

  • @nicholasmaniccia1005
    @nicholasmaniccia1005 3 года назад +2

    your cadence has improved a lot, great stuff.

  • @joelofts5343
    @joelofts5343 3 года назад

    Love the cameos by Stefan and Pete. Fantastic video, Charles!

  • @trav662
    @trav662 3 года назад +3

    You look much younger than Ive imagined you to

  • @donaldsmith4413
    @donaldsmith4413 3 года назад +2

    As always, great job. I like that you've included clips of yourself explaining things in person. The production is great and reminds me of the golden age of the history channel, back when it was about, well, history... I digress...
    Now for some constructive criticism. The background of book shelves in these in person scenes is good, but I feel that a relevant map may work better. In these scenes, as some have noted, your hand movements can be distracting. I would suggest practicing some hand movements that have more meaning behind them with respect to the content being voiced. For example, when describing a timeline, start on one side and hold it for the line until it mentions the later date, at which point you then move your hands over to relay the passage of that time. Little things like these help to keep us, as viewers, both engaged and entertained.
    Thanks for taking the time to make such great content, and I look forward to the next installment.

  • @mrjugurtha4077
    @mrjugurtha4077 3 года назад

    You should make a video about the glory of cirta , numedia

  • @JasonSmith-ub8bj
    @JasonSmith-ub8bj 3 года назад +6

    Last time I’ve been this early the Punic Wars were happening

  • @halflifeger4179
    @halflifeger4179 3 года назад

    Great work! What sources did you draw on for this video?

    • @TheHistocrat
      @TheHistocrat  3 года назад +1

      Check the credits for sources.

  • @alessandrogianni3063
    @alessandrogianni3063 3 года назад

    Very interesting video. Just note that Lilybaeum is now Marsala, not Palermo (Panormus).

  • @skizzik121
    @skizzik121 3 года назад

    No idea how I knew but something told me I would find at least 1 George R.R. Martin book on your shelves!!! GoT and aCoK both present, paperback but still there.