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The Battle of Hibera: Strategic Maneuvers and Political Intrigue in Ancient Rome
This video details the strategic maneuvers and battles between Carthage and Rome in Iberia and Sicily during the Second Punic War. It highlights the complex political alliances, military tactics, and shifting power dynamics between the...
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The Strategic Showdown: Hannibal vs. Fabius Maximus in the Second Punic War
This video provides a detailed account of the strategic maneuvers and encounters between Hannibal and Fabius during the Second Punic War. It highlights Hannibal's attempts to outmaneuver Fabius and the latter's cautious, yet effective,...
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The Battle of Cannae: Decisions and Consequences
This video provides a detailed account of the events leading up to the Battle of Cannae, focusing on the strategic decisions and dynamics between the Roman and Carthaginian forces. It explores the contrasting backgrounds and leadership...
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The Strategic Genius of Hannibal: Conquest and Confrontation in Italy
This video describes Hannibal's strategic maneuvers and interactions with Roman forces in Italy during the Second Punic War. It highlights Hannibal's ability to adapt to challenging situations, his diplomatic efforts to secure alliances,...
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First Battle of Philippi, 42 BC Rise of Caesar Augustus (Part 4) Ancient History DOCUMENTARY
First Battle of Philippi, 42 BC Rise of Caesar Augustus (Part 4) Ancient History DOCUMENTARY
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The Tactical Masterpiece of Cannae: Hannibal's Triumph and Rome's Devastating Defeat
This video provides a detailed and vivid account of the Battle of Cannae, a significant military engagement between the Roman Republic and Carthaginian forces led by Hannibal in 216 BC. The transcript walks the viewer through the...
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The Political Turmoil and Military Strategies of the Second Punic War
This video provides a detailed account of the strategic maneuvers, political intrigues, and military engagements during the Second Punic War, focusing on the actions of Hannibal and the internal divisions within Carthage. It delves into...
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Battle of Forum Gallorum: The Turning Point in Roman Politics
This video provides a detailed account of the political turmoil and military clashes following Julius Caesar's assassination in 44 BC. It delves into the power struggles between key figures such as Mark Antony, Octavian, and Cicero,...
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Battle of Mutina: The Civil War of 43 BC
This video provides a detailed account of the pivotal battles of Forum Gallorum and Mutina in 43 BC, showcasing the fierce clashes between Mark Antony's forces and the senatorial legions led by Hirtius and Octavian. The narrative delves...
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The Colosseum: A Glimpse into Ancient Rome
Explore the fascinating history of the iconic Colosseum in Rome through this engaging video transcript. Discover how the ancient Romans gathered to watch gladiators battle in this grand Amphitheatre built by Emperor Vespasian. Uncover...
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EveryDay Things We Do That Have Pagan Origins
Links between holiday traditions and pagan culture are well established - and occasionally celebrated - but there are also a lot of misconceptions about paganism that make the word itself a bit taboo. Paganism isn't something to be...
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High Five Facts - Roman Numerals
This video explores five fun facts about Roman numerals.
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Rome's Tyrant God... Named Bootsie | The Life & Times of Caligula
Rome's Tyrant God... Named Bootsie | The Life & Times of Caligula
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Earth's Pettiest Hero | The Life & Times of Cicero
Earth's Pettiest Hero | The Life & Times of Cicero
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The Fall of Rome and Why it Didn't Happen | The Life & Times of Emperor Zeno
Want to learn about the rest of Byzantine/Roman history? I got you covered - • Byzantine Emperor Something something the fall of Rome documentary (because this is definitely a documentary), Zeno and Odoacer Dark Ages. May the Algorithm...
Jack Rackam
Caligula Became Emperor by Accident | The Life & Times of Sejanus
Caligula Became Emperor by Accident | The Life & Times of Sejanus
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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...
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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
Romulus: Founder of Rome and All-Around Scumbag
Romulus is the man credited with founding Rome - he and his brother Remus were descendants of Mars the god of War and Venus the goddess of love. The two boys were raised by a wolf and then they decided to make a city, but couldn’t agree...
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The Lobbyist King
Roman king #5! Lucius Tarquinus Priscus was an Etruscan man whose hometown wouldn’t let the children of immigrants run for office so he moved to Rome because he’s rich. Priscus was a close friend of King #4 and managed to lobby his way...
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Why Rome had only 7 Kings
Lucius Tarquinus Superbus, Tarquin for short, is the reason Rome had only seven kings. After murdering his father-in-law, the previous king, he killed any senators he thought for some strange reason might not be loyal to him, and ruled...
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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...
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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...