Curated Video
The Rise and Fall of Empires: The Sasanian-Roman Conflict of the 3rd Century
This video details the strategic maneuvers and decisive victory of Roman Caesar Galerius over Sasanian King Narsa in the late 3rd century, showcasing the intricate political landscape and military tactics of the time. Through cunning...
Jack Rackam
He Killed his Friends Just Because He Could | The Life & Times of Basil the Macedonian
He Killed his Friends Just Because He Could | The Life & Times of Basil the Macedonian
Curated Video
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...
Religion for Breakfast
Did Christmas Copy the Sun God's Birthday?
00:00 Introduction and Summary 3:54 Iconography Overview 6:19 Basic History 15:10 Elagabalus and Aurelian 23:08 Examining the Origins of Sol Festival 31:47 The History of Religions Theory 37:30 The Calculation Theory 46:42 Summary and...
Curated Video
What did Augustus Look Like? The famous Emperor's history, statues, and facial reconstruction.
I'm an artist that uses photoshop to bring old images and statues into the modern day. Augustus is a fascinating Roman Emperor of history. His image was spread far and wide across the empire, and there are many depictions of him...
Curated Video
Livia Drusilla - History & Recreation of the Famous Roman Consort as a Modern Day Woman
I'm an artist that uses photoshop to bring old images and statues into the modern day. I use photo-compositing and digital drawing techniques to achieve a more photo-realistic appearance. Welcome to the time-lapse creation of my...
Weird History
What Was Hygiene Like For Roman Emperors
The norms and conventions of the ancient Roman world largely dictated the hygiene practices of its emperors - as did their personal vanity, practicality, and access to luxury. Physical representations of these men on coins and in busts...
Curated Video
Marcus Aurelius Brought to Life with Motion & Color, History Included
Marcus Aurelius: the famous Stoic Emperor. His road to emperorship was long and winding. His time as emperor was even harder. Plagued by disease and wars, Aurelius still managed to maintain his philosophical point of view. Ideas from his...