Little Dark Age - ROME

“I found Rome a city of bricks and left it a city of marble.”
-Augustus, Roman emperor
Some of you requested that I make more little dark age videos, so here's another. Hope that you enjoy!
ROME Little Dark Age (HD 1080P)
#rome #littledarkage
Thanks for watching my tribute video to the Glory of Rome. I've always been fascinated by Rome's technological progress and vast military superiority. Ancient Roman society has influenced our everyday lives in countless ways from advanced engineering and arcitecture, political and social structures, to even culture and religious practices. If you enjoyed the video please consider leaving a like and a comment! Thanks
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Source of various Visuals:
Gladiator film - 2000
Rome HBO - 2005
Centurion film - 2010
Netflix Barbarians - 2020
Sources of Inspiration and various clips utilized from the following creators:
cinemod, aestheticindustries, and jonnyddeva among others
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No Copyright Infringement Intended. I do not own nor claim to own the footage or the music used save for the editing. All credits to the respective owners.
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[@ln5321]

Little Dark Age edits will never be out of style to me.

[@Yoo-Kang]

if you can read this, give me a thumbs up:
The rise of Rome from a small tribal city to the conqueror of the known world is one of the most remarkable tales in human history, characterized by a blend of strategic ingenuity, political acumen, and relentless ambition. Rome's early history is shrouded in myth and legend, with tales of Romulus and Remus laying the city's foundations in 753 BCE. Initially, Rome was one among many small city-states in the Italian peninsula, and its early years were marked by conflicts with neighboring tribes and cities. The Etruscans, a powerful and sophisticated culture to the north, heavily influenced the fledgling city, imparting their architectural styles, religious rituals, and even elements of governance. Over time, the Romans overthrew their Etruscan kings and established a Republic in 509 BCE, a turning point that set the stage for their future expansion.
The Roman Republic was characterized by a complex system of checks and balances designed to prevent any one individual from gaining too much power. This system, though often fraught with internal conflict, fostered a culture of civic duty and military discipline. The Roman legions, citizen-soldiers who were well-trained and highly motivated, became the backbone of Roman expansion. Initially, Rome focused on consolidating control over the Italian peninsula through a series of wars and alliances. By 264 BCE, Rome had effectively subdued the other Italian tribes and cities, creating a network of alliances and dependencies that ensured its dominance. This consolidation laid the groundwork for Rome's next phase of expansion, which involved conflicts with the powerful maritime empire of Carthage.
The Punic Wars, fought between Rome and Carthage from 264 to 146 BCE, were critical in establishing Rome as a major power in the Mediterranean. The First Punic War (264-241 BCE) saw Rome develop a formidable navy to challenge Carthage’s dominance at sea, ultimately securing control over Sicily. The Second Punic War (218-201 BCE) was marked by the legendary campaigns of Hannibal, who famously crossed the Alps with his war elephants to invade Italy. Despite early Carthaginian successes, Rome's resilience and strategic prowess, exemplified by generals like Scipio Africanus, eventually led to Carthage's defeat. The final destruction of Carthage in the Third Punic War (149-146 BCE) removed a significant rival and allowed Rome to expand unchecked across the Mediterranean basin, encompassing Spain, North Africa, and parts of Greece.
Rome's expansion continued throughout the 2nd and 1st centuries BCE, driven by a combination of military conquest, strategic alliances, and the assimilation of diverse cultures. The Republic's internal politics, however, grew increasingly tumultuous as powerful generals like Marius, Sulla, Pompey, and Julius Caesar vied for control. Caesar’s crossing of the Rubicon in 49 BCE signaled the end of the Roman Republic and the dawn of the Roman Empire. His subsequent assassination in 44 BCE plunged Rome into further civil wars, culminating in the rise of his adopted heir, Octavian (later Augustus), who became Rome's first emperor in 27 BCE. Augustus’ reign ushered in the Pax Romana, a period of relative peace and stability that lasted for over two centuries.
Under the emperors, Rome continued to expand its borders, reaching its zenith under Trajan in the early 2nd century CE. The Empire stretched from the Atlantic Ocean in the west to the Euphrates River in the east, encompassing vast territories in Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East. This immense expanse was held together by a network of roads, fortifications, and a sophisticated bureaucracy. The integration of conquered peoples through Romanization-a process involving the spread of Roman culture, language, and citizenship-helped maintain cohesion within the diverse empire. Despite periodic revolts and external threats, Rome’s military and administrative systems enabled it to control and exploit its vast territories effectively.
The decline of the Roman Empire began in the late 3rd century CE, exacerbated by internal strife, economic troubles, and relentless invasions by barbarian tribes. The division of the empire into Western and Eastern halves in 285 CE under Diocletian aimed to provide more manageable governance but also marked the beginning of the end for the Western Roman Empire. Despite efforts by emperors like Constantine, who adopted Christianity and attempted to stabilize the empire, the Western Empire continued to weaken. In 476 CE, the deposition of the last Roman emperor, Romulus Augustulus, by the Germanic chieftain Odoacer, symbolically marked the fall of the Western Roman Empire. The Eastern Roman Empire, known as the Byzantine Empire, continued to thrive for nearly another thousand years, preserving many aspects of Roman law, culture, and governance.
Rome's transformation from a tribal city to a global superpower is a testament to its adaptability, military prowess, and innovative governance. The legacy of Rome is still evident today in legal systems, languages, engineering, architecture, and the very idea of a republic. The Roman Empire's rise and fall offer enduring lessons on the complexities of state-building, the management of diversity, and the impermanence of even the most powerful empires.

[@ase40269]

rome is the best

[@WardayYT]

True!

[@neon-ri1fp]

Legio aeterna

[@atharialotaibi9364]

Learn more about its history then you will know

[@militantatheist8763]

Rome is eternal.
Love from India.

[@sclerenasya2369]

Men have two fantasies:
"Buying land to live on and starting a family
AND
Rebuilding the Roman Empire and making it greater than before"

[@WardayYT]

True 😂

[@Naifnavas8707]

But we want Caliphate back

[@WardayYT]

@@Naifnavas8707 definitely not 😂

[@SnavHeab]

I live in the old territory of Rome, my great-grandfather 3. He was born in Rome 🗿🗿🗿

[@elbanbino5076]

No eres
Tú hablas un idioma bárbaro

[@AlbertWardel]

But you are ​@@elbanbino5076

[@johnnavey6036]

@@elbanbino5076england was a roman territory language is of no consequence and it is still mostly latin

[@MuhammadIbrahim-vi1kn]

​@@johnnavey6036taciturnus barbarum. solum inhumanum rat sicut in re neglegenda linguam territorialem consideras. bona nostra dissimilia tuemur. et quod ad barbaros Britanniae nihil nisi servi Romae matri inservire voluissent, non pares erant.

[@MuhammadIbrahim-vi1kn]

​@@elbanbino5076silentium Iberus. alios barbaros affirmas, dum ipse Latinum prodis. visigothica natura tua est Romam prodere, quid alios humanitatis docueris?

[@OrsonCallanKrennic]

Absolute banger, 10/10.

[@WardayYT]

😎

[@AlbertWardel]

I am North Indian, but I love the Roman Empire❤❤

[@azimsiddiqui4773]

same, but born and raised in the us so american

[@livevideosfordistinguished7079]

werent indians conquered by romans or greeks?

[@shreyashaman9537]

Nuh uh ? The indo greek kingdoms were present for some time near indus ​@@livevideosfordistinguished7079

[@evilsmiley8648]

⁠Form greece under Alexander the Great

[@RONIT848]

@@livevideosfordistinguished7079 NEVER INDIA IS FULL OF WORRIOR THAT TIME , ALEXGENDER LOOSE

[@alienman6996]

This is amazing!

[@WardayYT]

Thank you sir 🙏🏻

[@alienman6996]

@@WardayYT I really want more longer philosophy edits make sure u add it to the list!

[@WardayYT]

@@alienman6996 sure thing 👍🏼

[@NightlyShame26]

Nice bro love it
LITTLE DARK AGE❤

[@WardayYT]

Thank you

[@Homo_Barbarus]

Amazing! Wow!!!

[@WardayYT]

🙌🏼

[@adamwestcoast5723]

Badass edit

[@WardayYT]

Thanks man 🫡

[@drelemone7317]

I’m an ethnic Romanian who lives in Rome, I came back home.

[@prachisuryawanshi7359]

Please make next edit on Vedic civilization.

[@dominokaitis4483]

this goes hard

[@WardayYT]

🤝

[@_Tapioca_]

ESSA EDIT ESTÁ MUITO INCRÍVEL 🇧🇷 🍷

[@The-Allfather-Odin]

Roma Invicta. All hail Gaius Julius Caesar.

[@potpot0106]

I am from france but I like Rome ❤

[@user_1630]

Gannicus❤🔥

[@lifeofcalister2918]

Feynman edit???? Waiting for 4 months???

[@limitless2120]

Absolutely 14/10

[@WardayYT]

Ty 💪🏼

[@Shelbyliebert]

❤

[@EvertonBrito-kn8wv]

Nice😮😮👊💪💪💪

[@WardayYT]

Thanks ✌

[@EvertonBrito-kn8wv]

​@@WardayYTYou are welcome.💪😁

[@pratikkumardewan588]

​@@WardayYTcan you tell me the name of rhe music at 1:40 sounds like hoo hoo hoo a... hoo hoo hoo a

[@baibhabmazumdar007]

Glory to Rome

[@fabricrack1423]

What is the version of Little Dark Age used on this video

[@tahirzaman894]

Can you create more such edits including the Romans speaking in Latin in the series barbarians.

[@lifeofcalister2918]

Warday Feynman Knows where you live

[@user-mu6ro3re3u]

Why I can’t download my edit with little dark age on RUclips, Copyright and other shit, explain me please, someone

[@animetime1964]

Thear is day man walking over the world

[@franciscomora406]

Movie Name

[@neromachiavelli5670]

What movie is that 2:35?

[@WardayYT]

sadly not a movie just clips from a history channel documentary

[@neromachiavelli5670]

@@WardayYT what’s the name of the documentary

[@pratikkumardewan588]

can anybody tell.me the name of the music at 1:40 sec sounds like hoo hoo ho a hoo hoo hoo a

[@WardayYT]

It’s a Roman war chant

[@onisimcraciunescu1407]

It's from Ben Hur movie search the scene

[@joaopradocabral1235]

Legio Aeterna Victrix, that's the name, they truly did sing it, back in the days

[@ReallyIntoxicated]

SIC SEMPER TYRANNIS
*DEO VINDICE*

[@VictorOrdonez-ei5cc]

Roma la luna nueva ,

[@WardayYT]

Rome is eternal

[@VictorOrdonez-ei5cc]

@@WardayYT no traiciónes a los Judíos otra vez por el Cristianismo

[@VictorOrdonez-ei5cc]

@@WardayYT pero hablando enserio , quien es mejor el Cristianismo o los judíos

[@VictorOrdonez-ei5cc]

@@WardayYT ni el judío ni el Romano quiere aceptar de quien mató a Jesús , tengo un plan para llevarlos a los 2 a juicio ? 🤔😜😜💔🤔😂🤔😂💔

[@WardayYT]

@@VictorOrdonez-ei5cc Jesús es rey

[@andrewilli4838]

💪🦾

[@albertocarloshuevos6808]

Yeah cool edit and all but... this can't be taken seriously if they are speaking English all the time... It's ROME, not New Albertha

[@WardayYT]

Huh?

[@omarthx1415]

Let him

[@WardayYT]

@@omarthx1415 appreciate you

[@iranedit8755]

Persians rome?😂😂😂😂

[@user-ho2wp5tc7j]

What? 😅

[@Capossddds]

never even excisted

[@Gizz101]

It did