Oops, like your map,but Beneventum was named Maleventum until after 275 BCE when the Romans scored a huge victory over Pyrrhus there ending his Italian adventures.
Kudos to you for working on this underrepresented period, however it is immersion-breaking when you don't even try to pronounce the names. I see that you show them all correctly on the screen so what's going on there? 🤔
Most underrated Roman conflict. This was the war that set Rome onto its hegemonic path. They took everything the rest of Italy could throw at them and came out on top. I hold Rullianus especially high as a politico-military Roman leader because he lived through and directly impacted maybe the most consequential two generations of Roman history, from the Latin War to the end of this monumental conflict. They had a long way to go before the Pax Romana, but I think if Polybius had better sources, he would have assessed this war as the true beginning of Roman dominion.
Exactly, I really view this war as the turning point for Rome. It was at this point that they could finally turn their attention out into the broader Mediterranean. And I 100 percent agree about Polybius! Thanks for watching!
@@idiottalkshistoryIt's pretty wild to think that the Republic spent over 200 years conquering Italy, but in just over 100 years after this war they were the most powerful Mediterranean polity, and 100 years after that had no equal across Hellenistic and Celtic/Germanic Eurasia other than the Parthians, who never posed that much of a real threat. It's really no wonder that they turned on each other from the death of Marcus Livius Drusus to the solidification of the Julio-Claudian regime.
I've often thought that the reason we see so much civil war and infighting in the later Roman state was because they ran out of people to fight! I'm definitely looking forward to covering the next 100 years or so of the history as you're right it is truly astounding what the Romans managed to do after mopping up Italy.
I don’t find it hard to believe that Decius mus growing up hearing how his father sacrificed for the country wouldn’t also feel like he would have to do it to. Not saying that we know for certain either way. Even his son supposedly had planned to do it but possibly died before performing the rite
Yeah I wouldn't be too surprised if he did just want to follow in his father's footsteps. The only issue really is that we simply don't have the sources to confirm!
@@idiottalkshistory I can understand that but if it was a creation of history I believe it was created at the time. I can’t recall who wrote about the son’s death who tried the devotio but died before he could but he also wrote that he tried because his father and grandfather did it. It could have been a lie to stop the retreat since not many armies come back after their commander dies. I’m just happy Roman’s loved to write everything they did
No comments or questions. Keep doing what you're doing. I'm just leaving this here for the algorithm
The storytelling and depth of this video was fantastic. Keep going
Keep it up. History stuff just takes time but your video quality is top notch so it's just a matter of time!
Good one. You deserve more subs. Commenting for le grande algorithme
For when all of Historia Civilis’ content is not enough, good work!
Love your videos Soon 4k subs. Not too Long ago i remember when u had 10 subs. Congrats from Norway
Yeah, it's pretty insane! Thanks for being here!
Always really impressed with the quality of your videos, keep it up!
Really good stuff. Thank you
Oops, like your map,but Beneventum was named Maleventum until after 275 BCE when the Romans scored a huge victory over Pyrrhus there ending his Italian adventures.
Absolutely awesome content. Keep it on!
Check your volume against other RUclips vids, very quiet. Also apply a de-esser
Another great day of WBS!
Kudos to you for working on this underrepresented period, however it is immersion-breaking when you don't even try to pronounce the names. I see that you show them all correctly on the screen so what's going on there? 🤔
This was great man
Theres nothing better than a history vid with a scuffed mic and ms paint graphics
Most underrated Roman conflict. This was the war that set Rome onto its hegemonic path. They took everything the rest of Italy could throw at them and came out on top. I hold Rullianus especially high as a politico-military Roman leader because he lived through and directly impacted maybe the most consequential two generations of Roman history, from the Latin War to the end of this monumental conflict. They had a long way to go before the Pax Romana, but I think if Polybius had better sources, he would have assessed this war as the true beginning of Roman dominion.
Exactly, I really view this war as the turning point for Rome. It was at this point that they could finally turn their attention out into the broader Mediterranean. And I 100 percent agree about Polybius! Thanks for watching!
@@idiottalkshistoryIt's pretty wild to think that the Republic spent over 200 years conquering Italy, but in just over 100 years after this war they were the most powerful Mediterranean polity, and 100 years after that had no equal across Hellenistic and Celtic/Germanic Eurasia other than the Parthians, who never posed that much of a real threat. It's really no wonder that they turned on each other from the death of Marcus Livius Drusus to the solidification of the Julio-Claudian regime.
I've often thought that the reason we see so much civil war and infighting in the later Roman state was because they ran out of people to fight! I'm definitely looking forward to covering the next 100 years or so of the history as you're right it is truly astounding what the Romans managed to do after mopping up Italy.
Great video!
Most detailed roman history since mike duncan.
Love your videos
Excellent!
What do you do when you you love the underdog and rome? Byzantium!
I don’t find it hard to believe that Decius mus growing up hearing how his father sacrificed for the country wouldn’t also feel like he would have to do it to. Not saying that we know for certain either way. Even his son supposedly had planned to do it but possibly died before performing the rite
Yeah I wouldn't be too surprised if he did just want to follow in his father's footsteps. The only issue really is that we simply don't have the sources to confirm!
@@idiottalkshistory I can understand that but if it was a creation of history I believe it was created at the time. I can’t recall who wrote about the son’s death who tried the devotio but died before he could but he also wrote that he tried because his father and grandfather did it. It could have been a lie to stop the retreat since not many armies come back after their commander dies. I’m just happy Roman’s loved to write everything they did
BOVANIUM! Cow City!
I see an ITH video I click.
Thats why you keep your men essentially in the dark.
1:17 blond woman looking at hand
I have a hsrd time believing Livy. Or as the Romans said I am VeryMuchious Skeptickalipous.