Jack Rackam
How Cleopatra Nearly Ruled the World | The Life & Times of Cleopatra
Footnotes: 0:28 - No, seriously, that family tree is tumbleweed. Cleopatra had a grand total of two great-grandparents, who were also uncle and niece 1:08 Pompey is best general. Fight me, Caesar scrubs 1:10 Fun fact, Mark Antony was...
Jack Rackam
The Only Just War in History | The Life & Times of Spartacus
Spartacus is a man who lost everything. His freedom, his family, hell to this day we’re not 100% sure where he came from because the Romans took his past from him too, no one bothers to record the history and lineage of a slave after...
Jack Rackam
The Man Behind China's Golden Age | The Life & Times of Emperor Wu
I thought it’s time I really take the plunge into ancient China, by which of course I mean I did a bunch of research for Matt over at Useful Charts about the country’s past and had to desperately restrain myself from making a 52-part...
Jack Rackam
King Hostilius was... exactly what his name sounds like
The third king of Rome, Tullus Hostilius, was, as his name suggests, hostile. Even more hostile than Mr. “hide your kids hide your wives” Romulus. He ripped his enemies apart with chariots, and conquered and/or destroyed Alba Longa, sort...
Jack Rackam
The First Roman Hero was a Trojan
So Romulus is the traditional founder of Rome, but the Romans traced their history back even further. In the Iliad, Aeneas is a minor character, one of the dozens of princes of Troy, but in Roman mythology he went on to lead his family...
Jack Rackam
Servius Tullius: Too Woke for Rome
Servius Tullius, sixth king of Rome, has a lot of conflicting stories about his background. His mother was a captured Latin princess, his father was maybe a mercenary, or was he a god? So easy to get the two mixed up. Anyway things were...
Jack Rackam
My Favorite Lie about Rome
King Ancus Marcius was said to have been as warlike as Romulus and as peace-loving and pious as King Numa. Sure, that makes sense. He definitely did more religious rituals than his predecessor, considering the latter got smited with...
Jack Rackam
King Numa was Built Different
It’s said the Romans were descended from Mars and Venus, and if Romulus was the aspect of Mars personified, then Rome’s second king Numa was the aspect of Venus. Where Romulus spent his days abducting women and waging war, Numa lived a...
Jack Rackam
Didius Julianus literally bought the Roman Empire
Didius Julianus was a Roman statesman raised by the same mother as Marcus Aurelius, one of the wisest emperors in history. He governed many provinces, he repelled Rome’s enemies and by the time he was nearing 60, he was looking at a...
One Minute History
136 Gladiators the Oldest Union - One Minute History
Gladiators ruled the Roman arenas for almost a thousand years. Accompanied by music during combat, gladiators often fought to the death for the entertainment of their audience. A gladiator would fight two or three times a year, with few...
One Minute History
095 Fall of Jerusalem Part 1 - One Minute History
In the remote province of Judea, Jewish leaders are upset about Greek merchants sacrificing birds in front of their temple. The Roman governor ignores their complaints, so they stop offering prayers and sacrifices for Emperor Nero in the...
One Minute History
096 Fall of Jerusalem Part 2 - One Minute History
Rome needs to restore order to Judea, so Emperor Nero appoints General Vespasian to crush the rebellion. Vespasian is well known in Rome as a successful military commander, but has fallen out of favor with Emperor Nero after falling...
Jabzy
When did People stop using Hieroglyphics or Worshipping Zeus? Who were the Last Ancient People?
When did People stop using Hieroglyphics or Worshipping Zeus? Who were the Last Ancient People?
Curated Video
Roman Architecture
This video identifies architectural techniques used by ancient Romans.
Curated Video
High Five Facts - Roman Clothes
This video explores five fun facts about Roman Clothes.
Curated Video
I WONDER - Where Did The Romans Use Roman Numeral?
This video is answering the question of where did The Romans use Roman Numerals.
Epic History TV
History of Russia Part 1
Russia's long and dramatic history is explored through animated maps and timelines. Part 1 charts the region's earliest known history, from settlement by Slavic tribes to the role of Viking chieftains, the fall of Kievan Rus to Mongol...
Weird History
How Artificial Sweetener May Have Ruined The Roman Empire
Ancient Rome was the greatest empire in the world - until it collapsed. Did lead exposure doom the empire? Recent research uncovered high levels of lead in Imperial Rome's drinking water, but that wasn't the most dangerous source of lead...
Weird History
Who Was Emperor Maximunus Thrax?
While many factors led to the fall of the Roman Empire, the Crisis of the 3rd Century embodied the turmoil that eventually ended Rome's centuries-long rule. More than 20 barracks emperors - men who came to power thanks to their military...
Weird History
What Roman Parties Were Really Like
Contrary to popular belief, Rome was not all crazy sex parties. In fact, ancient Roman parties were pretty tame by today’s standards. Most of the time, it consisted of noble families getting together, eating elaborate food dishes, and...
Two Minute Music Theory
Early Western Church Music (Part 1) | MUSIC IN HISTORY
Early western Christianity was very concerned about avoiding the devil in music. But was the tritone ever actually banned? Today we go on a (two-part) journey to find out. MUSIC IN HISTORY - Episode 5, Part 1 0:00 - Intro 1:53 - Tracing...
History Hit
The Silk Roads: Changing Perspectives: Silks effect on the Roman empire
How did the Romans come in contact with silk at first? Why was there a love / hate relationship with silk among the Romans? The Silk Roads: Changing Perspectives, Part 6