I always liked the notion (put forth by Robert Graves in "I, Claudius") that Nero was chosen by Claudius as his successor because Nero would make such a terrible emperor that the senate would have no choice but to restore the republic.
"NOW was the terrible secret disclosed of the Empire, namely that the Princeps /the Emperor/ could be chosen elsewhere than in Rome" - Tacitus famous, emphatically worded summiing-up of the critical importance of this year. After 69 AD, it was impossible for Romans with any political insight not to realize that the Empire rested, first off, upon control of the army, rather than on the senate.
Some viewers have commented on the phrase “Nero fiddled while Rome burned,” noting, of course that fiddles and violins were not developed until the sixteenth century. First, the word “fiddle” derives from the Latin “fides,” which means “string.” Thus, the use of the word would have applied to other stringed instruments. In the time of Nero, the “fiddling “ would have likely been a stringed instrument called a cithara. Second, there is no evidence that Nero, who was at his villa thirty five miles from Rome when the fire started, actually played music while Rome burned. The phrase, if uttered at the time, would have been a rumor or insult spread by Nero’s enemies. Further, it is not clear whether the phrase was actually uttered at the time or was a later invention of people writing history. In any case, there is evidence to suggest that Nero’s enemies used the suggestion that he was either complicit in starting the fire or ineffective in responding to it to attack the emperor. There is a wonderful analysis provided here: penelope.uchicago.edu/Thayer/E/Journals/CJ/42/4/Nero_Fiddled*.html
Fiddles be damned! When did the Romans invent lasagna? I know Marco Polo brought noodles to Italy from China. The Italians did invent ice cream I've been told. Pizza was created to celebrate Italy becoming a modern nation state in the later part of the 19th century but, I digress. Rome as a republic only lasted 200 years or so and this is history that deserves to be remembered and heeded by all Americans if we want our republic to have a great 4th of July in MMLXXVI! My state's motto is Esse Quam Videri and we should all be careful of politicians or groups that seem to be for the USA but would rather divide us against each other GO RAMS LIII!
@@jasonfry5846 Historians often argue minute points of this or that source and interpretations. Since new evidence rarely comes around and its not subject to experiment there is never a real resolution. Would probably make for a rather dull video -- unless they came to duelling it out.
I love the history of ancient Europe and the Mediterranean world! I'd love to hear you, Mr. History Guy, go into more detail of some of the times of the emperors, such as the years leading to and encompassing the Severans or some fun with the Barracks Emperors. Your presentations are always top notch and make for fascinating listens. I don't know anyone who has covered the last gasp of the Western Empire in the years leading to Romulus Augustulus' short reign and overthrow... he got Odoaced! (Lord forgive me for that, it was truly awful...) Suetonius is a hoot to read... all kinds of sordid bits about the early Emperors! Michael Psellus' account of Byzantine Emperors is almost as fun. Thanks for these fun videos!
Galba had a legion decimated which made him super unpopular. Everyone thought Galba would be a good emperor until he was emperor. According to Mike Duncan he was a mean old man.
From the same event and with the same meaning as _"the die is cast"_ is *_"crossing the Rubicon."_* Conquering legions were forbidden from crossing the Rubicon River into Italy as it was (rightfully) feared that with the victory parade granted them in Rome the populous would be swept up in joyous rapture and place the general in power, overthrowing the government. Without his troops there to back him up though, this could not happen. So Julius Caesar sat on the bank of the tiny Rubicon River, contemplating his future. He could look forward to a great life as an all-conquering and respected general, or by crossing the small bridge in front of him, risk it all for one shot at greatness which was unassured. He realized how important his decision was and quipped, "Even yet we may draw back, but once cross yon little bridge, the whole issue is with the sword." He knew he would cause a civil war, and like all seasoned generals, knew the cost of war firsthand. Caesar declared in Greek and in a loud voice, "let the die be cast!" and then led his troops across the river. And thus began the Roman Empire. Anytime you risk what you have for the promise of what might be, you are truly *_crossing the Rubicon!_*
Another fascinating part of Roman history: The reportedly brilliant General Sertorius and his long revolt against Sulla & the rest of the Roman Empire while in control of Iberia. Actually, the whole Marius vs Sulla period, and it's resulting drastic effects on the Roman Republic, is immensely interesting. Just as transformative as Caesar and the others, and had set the stage for all that came after.
Amazing how little changes when it comes to human arrogance, greed, avarice and lust for power. Along with politicians essentially only caring about their own self interest.
Yes! I enjoy these series very much.. Especially the Rome ones, thank you for taking out the time to entertain and teach us, history.. Especially the military one's I'm a big lover of military history.....
Dave Doyle, I see by your icon that you're flyer. You might like this clip of my son ruclips.net/video/8APdn1ii2sA/видео.html He is a flyer like you, Me all I can do is fly of the handle 😜
The Late Republic was already very unstable. The laws were starting to be more symbolic than actually enforced. There was lots of violence, starting with the attack on the brothers Grachii to the point when Sulla marched on Rome (twice). So Caesar isn't really the first to march on Rome and isn't really the one to 'blame' for the Four Emperor Year. The Late Republic was perhaps even less stable than the Julio-Claudian Dynasty. At least in that period, the Roman Empire saw relative peaceful and prosperous times, even with their declining Emperorships.
Are you sure that bust was Vespasian? It doesn't look anything like his portraits on coins. Nonetheless, great episode. One recommendation--maybe do a piece on the Five Good Emperors (Nerva to Marcus Aurelius)? The process of adopting heirs of proven competence, and how it finally ended, is so interesting.
I love the work you do most of the history videos that I find on RUclips have some kind of political message, and I’m glade to see that you keep it just history with no need to bring modern era morales into the video.
"After the relative stability of the Roman Republic..." Except if "relative stability" means "absolute chaos", you couldn't be more wrong. Before the end of the Republic in 27 BC, there had been a whole century of turmoil and civil wars: the Gracchi , Marius and Sulla's civil wars, Sulla's dictatorship, the Catilinarian conspiracy, the first Triumvirate, the gangs of Clodius and Milo, Caesar's civil war against the Pompeians, Caesar's dictatoriship and assassination, the war against Caesar's assassin's (another civil war), the civil war between Octavius (later Augustus) and Antony... "relative stability", yeah!
"better one should die for the good of the many ,than many should die for the good of the one", if only more politicions or nationial leaders had that kind of attitude
I know there a few other videos on it but will you do a video on how ford built the GT40. It's an amazing story. I would love to hear you tell it as see what else you can tell me about it
I wonder if you would do a story about the Berlin Airlift, (Operation vittles) and the "Little Vittles" story as well. If you would, see if Colonel Halvorsen could assist. Do it quickly, as he is 98. steve
Nice work. I'd heard of the year of 4 emperors before, since I've read the Lindsey Davis mysteries featuring her wise-cracking investigator, Marcus Didius Falco, who worked during Vespasian's reign. So I was familiar with the names of Nero's successors, but not the details of their disastrous reigns.
1:30 It is unlikely that anyone of that era tried to say Nero played the fiddle while Rome burned, as that instrument would not be invented for several hundred years.
I thought I remembered that the “die is cast” was when Julius (the “I came, I saw, I conquered” guy) crossed the Rubicon river in northern Italy, many days march from Rome. Of course, that was a rememberence from my school days - many years ago. History changes as memory fades.
I enjoy the storytelling on this channel so much more than any of the usual TV docutainment - I can do perfectly well without re-enactment and dramatic music and speakers droning on in unnecessary superlatives and rhetorical questions etc.
Wed 7 July 2031 : p.m. : This is my first time to view your interpretation. It seems accurate to me. I like it. I did not so well understand, but now I feel I do. I will watch your presentation again soon. Thank you.
Let's Talk About Prepping. Once a producer gets popular, Google ups the bet and starts requiring multiple postings a week to keep that pay. Don't know if HG passed that point yet. Look at Scotty Kilmer putting out now four or five videos a day.
@@STho205 you mean that they pay people less per watchminute if they are popular unless they upload multiple times a week? I've never heard that. Sounds crippling for the twice-a-month channels except ones that have revenue besides ads like thg, who takes personal breaks anyways
@@LetsTalkAboutPrepping bulk price. Up the price per view if the poster can up the frequency. Pretty normal, but these are non union actors, writers, directors in one. By Hollywood standards yes they get screwed. By who looks at this amateur shut standards, it ain't bad because production is cheap.
The Emperor Creaser, one of Rome's early and forgotten emperors, fought with valor for the Empire, proved himself an adroit and skilled statesman, but was most known throughout the Empire for his adept skills with the iron. The wrinkle-free perfection with which his toga and purple sash were seen to possess in public appearances soon started a fashion trend by which every citizen and slave took great care that their own clothes be free of folds. Less well known was his ability to remove deep stains from any garment, even whites, though this too contributed to his immaculate appearance. This trend carried into the reign of his heir Augustus; to gaze upon the perfect folds of Augustus' toga as he stands as Pontifex Maximus is to behold the pinnacle of Roman clothing care. The Empire had reached the height of perfectly smooth linen and immaculately folded tunics, something that would never again be repeated in the ancient world.
In my life i have read many books on Rome indeed my thesis was on the Rise and Fall of the Roman Empire in collage back many years ago now......Rome was a very brutal place all the way around .......but i guess life in those days was.......O'yes Thanks very well done to be sure....but of course .......!
Sterling, Better to be shot in the head than drawn and quartered.I do agree people have a sin nature and until the Prince of Peace returns, that Devilish nature will never change.
There's a legend that Nero did not, in fact, die at that time, but ran away and converted to Judaism. One of the great rabbis of a century later was said to trace his lineage to Nero.
The history guy, could you or have you already made anything on native American Indian chief Standing Bear? FYI your You Tubes are my favorites! Thank you for your gifts!😀
Reminds me of the chaotic mess that's our government. Seems like in millenium we're still at the same old thing. Haven't learned a thing. Kind of depressing, but hey it's still history. We really should learn from our mistakes. Thanks
Did not Nero do a great job after the fire ? As history guy said, Nero was not in Rome at the time. History is written by the victors, but revealed by historians and the truth is taught by great people like the history guy!
Nicely done (although your pronunciation of some Latin words does make me wince a bit), now you need to do the Year of the Five Emperors (193 CE) or the 'Summer of Blood' (337 CE).
"After the relative stability of the Roman Republic" horrible way to start off the video, the Civil Wars of the late Republic are the primary reason that Romans gave in to one-man rule in the first place.
Have you considered doing a video on the HNLMS Abraham Crijnssen and it's evasion of the Japanese during WWII by disguising itself as an island? Seems like the sort of subject you'd enjoy covering.
Not exactly "forgotten history" in this episode, but always interesting. Our present despotic leader has thus far been unable to secure the support of the Prætorian Guard, and the Republic stands firm. Shaken, but not stirred.
I enjoy your presentations very much.Have you ever done an episode on The Czech Legion or The American Siberian Expeditionary Force during the Russian Civil War?Thank you in advance for any information you may provide.
This reminds me of that episode of the Simpsons when they went to Africa: Marge: "What happened to President Muntu? Muntu: I don't want to talk about it. Homer: He got overthrown! Now he's just a stinkin' flight attendant!
Would you think perhaps Vespasian had the other three "bumped off" in a way?.. Considering the fact Josephus prophesied it to him before and he had not previously considered it possible?
I've always been fascinated by the history of the Roman empire. If I may make a suggestion, could you do something with Diocletian. an emperor who had to deal with governing a bloated Roman Empire?
I have a suggestion. There once was a polar expedition where they tried to use either a zeppelin or a dirigible to overfly the pole that ended in disaster. I would love to learn more about it.
Senate as a political body was irrelevant during and after Neros rain. The empires power brokers had started to become the large legionary groups. Another good video.
I’ve seen it said of Suetonius that relying on him as a source in Roman history is a little like using People Magazine as a source for 20th-century American history.
Suggested Topic: The state of Georgia's far reaching decision to build the W&A Railroad through the newly acquired Cherokee lands to the Tennessee/Ohio/Mississippi waterways linking Ga's ports to the west. Terminus became the rail hub Atlanta so important to the Confederacy. The "Great Locomotive Chase" and Sherman's march to the sea took place on that route.That rail hub is now a highway hub and home to one of the busiest airport hubs in the world.
I always liked the notion (put forth by Robert Graves in "I, Claudius") that Nero was chosen by Claudius as his successor because Nero would make such a terrible emperor that the senate would have no choice but to restore the republic.
"NOW was the terrible secret disclosed of the Empire, namely that the Princeps /the Emperor/ could be chosen elsewhere than in Rome" - Tacitus famous, emphatically worded summiing-up of the critical importance of this year. After 69 AD, it was impossible for Romans with any political insight not to realize that the Empire rested, first off, upon control of the army, rather than on the senate.
A history guy episode on Rome? Be still my heart
Agree Rome is the Topic
I know! Right?
Vide Ultra: The Roman Empire. Not to be confused with the Ramen Empire.
Clearly not his specialty, given his pronunciation of some of the names and places, but still good to hear.
Vide Ultra....I think we all can ....look beyond.... to the future for more great History Guy presentations...
Some viewers have commented on the phrase “Nero fiddled while Rome burned,” noting, of course that fiddles and violins were not developed until the sixteenth century. First, the word “fiddle” derives from the Latin “fides,” which means “string.” Thus, the use of the word would have applied to other stringed instruments. In the time of Nero, the “fiddling “ would have likely been a stringed instrument called a cithara. Second, there is no evidence that Nero, who was at his villa thirty five miles from Rome when the fire started, actually played music while Rome burned. The phrase, if uttered at the time, would have been a rumor or insult spread by Nero’s enemies. Further, it is not clear whether the phrase was actually uttered at the time or was a later invention of people writing history. In any case, there is evidence to suggest that Nero’s enemies used the suggestion that he was either complicit in starting the fire or ineffective in responding to it to attack the emperor. There is a wonderful analysis provided here: penelope.uchicago.edu/Thayer/E/Journals/CJ/42/4/Nero_Fiddled*.html
Fiddles be damned! When did the Romans invent lasagna? I know Marco Polo brought noodles to Italy from China. The Italians did invent ice cream I've been told. Pizza was created to celebrate Italy becoming a modern nation state in the later part of the 19th century but, I digress. Rome as a republic only lasted 200 years or so and this is history that deserves to be remembered and heeded by all Americans if we want our republic to have a great 4th of July in MMLXXVI! My state's motto is Esse Quam Videri and we should all be careful of politicians or groups that seem to be for the USA but would rather divide us against each other GO RAMS LIII!
Listening to this is almost scary.
Heh, you didn't include the Suetonius description of Nero... I understand.
Challenge the history guy on the history, and you will LOSE!
@@jasonfry5846 Historians often argue minute points of this or that source and interpretations. Since new evidence rarely comes around and its not subject to experiment there is never a real resolution. Would probably make for a rather dull video -- unless they came to duelling it out.
I love the prolific creation of content by The History Guy.
I absolutely agree!
And I third this.
David, I agree.
I love all your content but especially when you cover ancient history like that.
I love the history of ancient Europe and the Mediterranean world! I'd love to hear you, Mr. History Guy, go into more detail of some of the times of the emperors, such as the years leading to and encompassing the Severans or some fun with the Barracks Emperors. Your presentations are always top notch and make for fascinating listens. I don't know anyone who has covered the last gasp of the Western Empire in the years leading to Romulus Augustulus' short reign and overthrow... he got Odoaced! (Lord forgive me for that, it was truly awful...) Suetonius is a hoot to read... all kinds of sordid bits about the early Emperors! Michael Psellus' account of Byzantine Emperors is almost as fun. Thanks for these fun videos!
Galba had a legion decimated which made him super unpopular. Everyone thought Galba would be a good emperor until he was emperor. According to Mike Duncan he was a mean old man.
Always enjoy you, Good Sir! You make history come alive!
I do know about the Year of Four Emperors and I very much enjoyed its retelling. Thanks for that.
From the same event and with the same meaning as _"the die is cast"_ is *_"crossing the Rubicon."_* Conquering legions were forbidden from crossing the Rubicon River into Italy as it was (rightfully) feared that with the victory parade granted them in Rome the populous would be swept up in joyous rapture and place the general in power, overthrowing the government. Without his troops there to back him up though, this could not happen.
So Julius Caesar sat on the bank of the tiny Rubicon River, contemplating his future. He could look forward to a great life as an all-conquering and respected general, or by crossing the small bridge in front of him, risk it all for one shot at greatness which was unassured. He realized how important his decision was and quipped, "Even yet we may draw back, but once cross yon little bridge, the whole issue is with the sword." He knew he would cause a civil war, and like all seasoned generals, knew the cost of war firsthand. Caesar declared in Greek and in a loud voice, "let the die be cast!" and then led his troops across the river. And thus began the Roman Empire. Anytime you risk what you have for the promise of what might be, you are truly *_crossing the Rubicon!_*
Thanks. That was very helpful. And well written.
Julius Caesar wasn't the first general to bring troops into Italy like that, that would have been Sulla some 30-40 years prior.
Sounds like the Legend of Sleepy Hollow: "Once you cross that bridge my friend, the ghost is through, his power ends."
Thank you.
If Caesar would have left his legions at the Rubicon, he would have been killed in Rome.
Another fascinating part of Roman history: The reportedly brilliant General Sertorius and his long revolt against Sulla & the rest of the Roman Empire while in control of Iberia.
Actually, the whole Marius vs Sulla period, and it's resulting drastic effects on the Roman Republic, is immensely interesting. Just as transformative as Caesar and the others, and had set the stage for all that came after.
I have to tell you I miss hearing you original introduction!! More I actually looked forward to your enthusiasm!
I'm so enthralled when new episodes come out that I hardly noticed
But I understand
I don't miss it. There's only so much time to spend on the interwebs each day. Better to be facts.
Amazing how little changes when it comes to human arrogance, greed, avarice and lust for power. Along with politicians essentially only caring about their own self interest.
Yes! I enjoy these series very much.. Especially the Rome ones, thank you for taking out the time to entertain and teach us, history.. Especially the military one's I'm a big lover of military history.....
A year when people woke up wondering.....who's emperor today?
Cool Hand - The year the Emperor wore no clothes.
"Overthrowing an emperor is easier than being one..." true to this day
Love history! All kinds of history! And I like how you present it to us.. glad I discovered your channel
I also like HisTory very much
only The ciTy of RomE has
now
leading Religion Roman KaTholic
The old AncienT Religion has less influence
I am reminded of this old statement: Fook around, fook around, pretty soon you won't be around."
there you go again! my absolute favorite stretch of history.
You guys and gals are awesome!
Dave Doyle, I see by your icon that you're flyer. You might like this clip of my son ruclips.net/video/8APdn1ii2sA/видео.html He is a flyer like you, Me all I can do is fly of the handle 😜
Thanks for another great video.
The Late Republic was already very unstable. The laws were starting to be more symbolic than actually enforced. There was lots of violence, starting with the attack on the brothers Grachii to the point when Sulla marched on Rome (twice). So Caesar isn't really the first to march on Rome and isn't really the one to 'blame' for the Four Emperor Year. The Late Republic was perhaps even less stable than the Julio-Claudian Dynasty. At least in that period, the Roman Empire saw relative peaceful and prosperous times, even with their declining Emperorships.
Are you sure that bust was Vespasian? It doesn't look anything like his portraits on coins. Nonetheless, great episode. One recommendation--maybe do a piece on the Five Good Emperors (Nerva to Marcus Aurelius)? The process of adopting heirs of proven competence, and how it finally ended, is so interesting.
Thanks History Guy and Gal.
History doesn’t repeat itself. . . It just sits back and says nyah nyah nyah. . .
Thanks History Guy for another excellent episode.
I love the work you do most of the history videos that I find on RUclips have some kind of political message, and I’m glade to see that you keep it just history with no need to bring modern era morales into the video.
Another great piece of history. Thanks for sharing this.
Everyone focuses on the year of 4 emperors. But they forget that there was a year of 5 emperors and a year of 6 emperors.
"After the relative stability of the Roman Republic..." Except if "relative stability" means "absolute chaos", you couldn't be more wrong. Before the end of the Republic in 27 BC, there had been a whole century of turmoil and civil wars: the Gracchi , Marius and Sulla's civil wars, Sulla's dictatorship, the Catilinarian conspiracy, the first Triumvirate, the gangs of Clodius and Milo, Caesar's civil war against the Pompeians, Caesar's dictatoriship and assassination, the war against Caesar's assassin's (another civil war), the civil war between Octavius (later Augustus) and Antony... "relative stability", yeah!
The die is cast, by the way, is the singular of what in a modern sense is "the dice were thrown."
Clearly a year that deserves to be remembered... unless you are a Roman...
"better one should die for the good of the many ,than many should die for the good of the one", if only more politicions or nationial leaders had that kind of attitude
I know there a few other videos on it but will you do a video on how ford built the GT40. It's an amazing story. I would love to hear you tell it as see what else you can tell me about it
Enjoyed that and note you are heading rapidly to a quarter of a million subscribers.👍
Josephus predicted that Vespasian would become Emperor, according to Josephus.
I wonder if you would do a story about
the Berlin Airlift, (Operation vittles) and
the "Little Vittles" story as well.
If you would, see if Colonel Halvorsen
could assist. Do it quickly, as he is 98.
steve
Nice work. I'd heard of the year of 4 emperors before, since I've read the Lindsey Davis mysteries featuring her wise-cracking investigator, Marcus Didius Falco, who worked during Vespasian's reign. So I was familiar with the names of Nero's successors, but not the details of their disastrous reigns.
1:30 It is unlikely that anyone of that era tried to say Nero played the fiddle while Rome burned, as that instrument would not be invented for several hundred years.
I thought I remembered that the “die is cast” was when Julius (the “I came, I saw, I conquered” guy) crossed the Rubicon river in northern Italy, many days march from Rome. Of course, that was a rememberence from my school days - many years ago. History changes as memory fades.
I enjoy the storytelling on this channel so much more than any of the usual TV docutainment - I can do perfectly well without re-enactment and dramatic music and speakers droning on in unnecessary superlatives and rhetorical questions etc.
Wed 7 July 2031 : p.m. : This is my first time to view your interpretation. It seems accurate to me. I like it. I did not so well understand, but now I feel I do. I will watch your presentation again soon. Thank you.
great vid but seriously that bow tie sheesh.......lol.....thanks history guy
"These Romans Are Crazy !"
-- Obelix
(I have one of the Asterix and Obelix books in Latin translation)
Is it just me or is the history guy hard at it this week? One of the highlights of my day
Let's Talk About Prepping. Once a producer gets popular, Google ups the bet and starts requiring multiple postings a week to keep that pay. Don't know if HG passed that point yet. Look at Scotty Kilmer putting out now four or five videos a day.
@@STho205 you mean that they pay people less per watchminute if they are popular unless they upload multiple times a week? I've never heard that. Sounds crippling for the twice-a-month channels except ones that have revenue besides ads like thg, who takes personal breaks anyways
@@LetsTalkAboutPrepping bulk price. Up the price per view if the poster can up the frequency. Pretty normal, but these are non union actors, writers, directors in one. By Hollywood standards yes they get screwed. By who looks at this amateur shut standards, it ain't bad because production is cheap.
"Not to be confused with the Year of the Five Emperors or the Year of the Six Emperors."
Damn it, Rome.
Augustus was actually Creaser's nephew whom he adopted as his son.
Yep. Soon straightened him out.
great nephew
The Emperor Creaser, one of Rome's early and forgotten emperors, fought with valor for the Empire, proved himself an adroit and skilled statesman, but was most known throughout the Empire for his adept skills with the iron. The wrinkle-free perfection with which his toga and purple sash were seen to possess in public appearances soon started a fashion trend by which every citizen and slave took great care that their own clothes be free of folds. Less well known was his ability to remove deep stains from any garment, even whites, though this too contributed to his immaculate appearance. This trend carried into the reign of his heir Augustus; to gaze upon the perfect folds of Augustus' toga as he stands as Pontifex Maximus is to behold the pinnacle of Roman clothing care. The Empire had reached the height of perfectly smooth linen and immaculately folded tunics, something that would never again be repeated in the ancient world.
@@nickg8424 I wasn't aware of that. Thank you for sharing.
Never hear of Creaser and I majored in History,
Another terrific story from the annals of history. Well done.
A story that you may find fascinating is that of Battery Way, Corregidor in 1942.
Wow! Try this episode with subtitles. They make a desperate effort, but just can't handle the Roman names.
i hear your comment lately. thank you for your publication.
I seem to remember being taught that we owe many features of modern governments to ancient Rome.
Wow those names Rome's used. I think I will just stay with names like Bob. Mike. Byron, Ozzy. and The History Guy.
Seriously. I have had 2 glasses of wine, and I cannot keep this straight.
You are a Great teacher/ professor. Thank you for your Awesome lessons. 👏🏾🏆🌹🕊👑
How about an episode on the Civil War in the state of New Mexico, or, as it was known then, New Mexico Territory???? That would be awesome!
Love Roman history 👍
Please a video a General Alexander Gardner
In my life i have read many books on Rome indeed my thesis was on the Rise and Fall of the Roman Empire in collage back many years ago now......Rome was a very brutal place all the way around .......but i guess life in those days was.......O'yes Thanks very well done to be sure....but of course .......!
Your Videos are awsome !!
Bravo! Well done sir!
The republic was often just as politically disturbed as the imperial age.
Lord, there sure was a lot of fighting and killing going on ... ugh
Always has been, always will be. History proves that while technology changes, people really never do.
If you watch news. ...Killing people was pretty normal everyday :v
@@Ampaomike Is, sir. Is pretty normal. No offense meant, let's not get tense over this...
Sterling, Better to be shot in the head than drawn and quartered.I do agree people have a sin nature and until the Prince of Peace returns, that Devilish nature will never change.
Kind of like today.
There's a legend that Nero did not, in fact, die at that time, but ran away and converted to Judaism. One of the great rabbis of a century later was said to trace his lineage to Nero.
The history guy, could you or have you already made anything on native American Indian chief Standing Bear? FYI your You Tubes are my favorites! Thank you for your gifts!😀
Reminds me of the chaotic mess that's our government. Seems like in millenium we're still at the same old thing. Haven't learned a thing. Kind of depressing, but hey it's still history. We really should learn from our mistakes. Thanks
Obama was the modern Nero, he fiddled with Killary Clinton while Rome burnt (or while America did, by letting in kajillions of illegals)
XxpauldadudexX .....yes...how about THAT fact, ????? Thank you for your honesty....truly..
Did not Nero do a great job after the fire ? As history guy said, Nero was not in Rome at the time. History is written by the victors, but revealed by historians and the truth is taught by great people like the history guy!
Nicely done (although your pronunciation of some Latin words does make me wince a bit), now you need to do the Year of the Five Emperors (193 CE) or the 'Summer of Blood' (337 CE).
Made me wince some too...
Can't tell the players without a program... OR THG!
This is how history should be taught
Please do a story on Bass Reeves the real Lone Ranger 🙂
Love these, can't you do 3 or 4 a day?
Enjoyable as always
If I got a emperor out less than a hundred years after the Roman republic I would try to restore it.
"After the relative stability of the Roman Republic" horrible way to start off the video, the Civil Wars of the late Republic are the primary reason that Romans gave in to one-man rule in the first place.
AD goes before the year.
perfect stranger ....yup. Thank you.🙄😏🤗😁
good stuff
Have you considered doing a video on the HNLMS Abraham Crijnssen and it's evasion of the Japanese during WWII by disguising itself as an island?
Seems like the sort of subject you'd enjoy covering.
Not exactly "forgotten history" in this episode, but always interesting. Our present despotic leader has thus far been unable to secure the support of the Prætorian Guard, and the Republic stands firm. Shaken, but not stirred.
I enjoy your presentations very much.Have you ever done an episode on The Czech Legion or The American Siberian Expeditionary Force during the Russian Civil War?Thank you in advance for any information you may provide.
How about a segment on the invention of fax technology. An innovation that deserves to be remembered.
The "Secret Life of Machines" fax episode is on RUclips- it's excellent! ruclips.net/video/IaCfs5Xb-EI/видео.html
This reminds me of that episode of the Simpsons when they went to Africa:
Marge: "What happened to President Muntu?
Muntu: I don't want to talk about it.
Homer: He got overthrown! Now he's just a stinkin' flight attendant!
Would you think perhaps Vespasian had the other three "bumped off" in a way?.. Considering the fact Josephus prophesied it to him before and he had not previously considered it possible?
The praetorian guards were actually so badass they had so much power and authority
I've always been fascinated by the history of the Roman empire. If I may make a suggestion, could you do something with Diocletian. an emperor who had to deal with governing a bloated Roman Empire?
This twelve minutes well spent.
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I have a suggestion. There once was a polar expedition where they tried to use either a zeppelin or a dirigible to overfly the pole that ended in disaster. I would love to learn more about it.
One of those statues looked like woody harelson...
I’d like to hear your take on the Johnstown Flood and also Sacagawea.
The original Game Of Thrones.
Senate as a political body was irrelevant during and after Neros rain. The empires power brokers had started to become the large legionary groups. Another good video.
Always interesting. How is the research into Guernika going?
I think Vespasian was known as the Mule Trader. Seen a few videos on him & they are all very positive.
I’ve seen it said of Suetonius that relying on him as a source in Roman history is a little like using People Magazine as a source for 20th-century American history.
Vespasian was a foodie!
Suggested Topic: The state of Georgia's far reaching decision to build the W&A Railroad through the newly acquired Cherokee lands to the Tennessee/Ohio/Mississippi waterways linking Ga's ports to the west. Terminus became the rail hub Atlanta so important to the Confederacy. The "Great Locomotive Chase" and Sherman's march to the sea took place on that route.That rail hub is now a highway hub and home to one of the busiest airport hubs in the world.
As Julius Ceaser was forced to rebel by the ancient Roman senate,the senate should largely be blamed for the rebellion.
More Roman history!
This channel always gets an instant click!
No one has made a “Windex, the cleanup Gaius” joke yet? No one? Probably for the best, really
When saluting the son wins a battle.