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Professor Colin Elliott
Приєднався 15 лют 2014
Colin Elliott is Professor of Ancient History at Indiana University, host of The Pax Romana Podcast and author of Pox Romana: The Plague that Shook the Roman World.
Italy's First Cities | Origins of Ancient Rome, Part II | Professor Colin Elliott
At the dawn of the Archaic Period, city-states thrived across Italy. See how Phoenician and Greek influences shaped Italian cities, leading to Rome's unique development in Latium. Explore Rome's strategic hilltop location on the Tiber River, fostering independence, self-governance, and a societal structure where elites shaped urban life. It was in this period that Rome grew from humble hilltop settlement to a city state of monumental architecture and cultural significance. Discover how these elements transformed Rome from farming communities to a civilization powerhouse. #ancienthistory #RomanHistory #italy #rome
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Check out my Roman history podcast, The Pax Romana Podcast.
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#Gladiator2Review #RomanHistory #MovieCritique
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Rome's Emperor of the Sun - The Pax Romana Podcast 069
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Elagabalus, the 14-year-old priest-king, became emperor in AD 218 and tried to impose the sun god El-Gabal as Rome's chief deity. His reign was marked by multiple marriages, accusations of effeminacy and unrest in Rome. He was such a disaster of an emperor that his own grandmother sough to replace him with his cousin, Alexander.
Italy: Mother of All Lands | Origins of Ancient Rome, Part I | Professor Colin Elliott
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Embark on the early history of Rome beginning with the rise of agriculture around 4,000 BC. Learn about the pivotal role climate, geography and ecology in the development of Italian civilization. The protective Alps fostered societies like the Etruscans in Etruria, while the Mediterranean Sea spurred maritime trade, bringing Greek and Phoenician influences. Rivers like the Tiber and Po were lif...
Macrinus: Emperor for a Moment - The Pax Romana Podcast 068
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Four days after Caracalla's assassination, the outsider Macrinus was in charge of an unstable Roman Empire. He bribed his way into a temporary peace with Parthia, but alienated his own soldiers. Was Macrinus' short reign a case of good intentions gone awry, or was he simply out of his depth?
Gladiator II Review - The Pax Romana Podcast
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GLADIATOR II promises to recapture the magic but stumbles with plot holes, CGI overload, and historical blunders! I dissect the narrative fumbles, the unearned character arcs, and the jarring anachronisms that leave you more disappointed than entertained. From battle scenes that feel like a video game to the nostalgia that can't save this sequel, discover why Gladiator II might just be one of t...
Roman Historian SLAMS GLADIATOR II - Detailed Review
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GLADIATOR II promises to recapture the magic but stumbles with plot holes, CGI overload, and historical blunders! I dissect the narrative fumbles, the unearned character arcs, and the jarring anachronisms that leave you more disappointed than entertained. From battle scenes that feel like a video game to the nostalgia that can't save this sequel, discover why Gladiator II might just be one of t...
Cicero's Greatest Victory: The Catilinarian Conspiracy (63 BC) | Prof. Colin Elliott
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Lucius Sergius Catilina (Catiline), a Roman senator, was mired in scandal much of his adult life. In 63 BC, frustrated by electoral losses, he allegedly plotted to overthrow the Roman Republic. The conspiracy was famously exposed by Cicero, whose speeches, the Catilinarian Orations, are still studied today. This lecture shows how Cicero exposed the plot, prosecuted some of the ringleaders and, ...
Rome's Not-So-Great Alexander - The Pax Romana Podcast 067
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Caracalla thought himself a reincarnated Alexander the Great. In reality, he was a tyrant and a mass murderer. After some actors in Alexandria mocked Caracalla's rumored role in his brother's death, Caracalla butchered thousands of people in the city. The emperor then launched a failed campaign against Parthia. The only reason government continued to function was due to Caracalla's dutiful and ...
Caracalla Transforms the Roman Empire - The Pax Romana Podcast 066
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Caracalla rewarded his soldiers, and scored all other men as his father Septimius Severus advised him. He stole property, murdered elites, put in new inheritance taxes and debased the Roman coinage. The temporary windfall allowed him to pass out a huge salary increase to his soldiers, but the long term effects of these policies would be greater economic pain in the future. Caracalla then stunne...
How Cicero Launched His Career (70s BC) | Prof. Colin Elliott
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Cicero launched his career through his prosecution of Gaius Verres one of the most corrupt governors in Roman history. Cicero skillfully presented evidence and witnesses to expose Verres's crimes. This high-profile case not only led to Verres's exile but also catapulted Cicero into the political spotlight, solidifying his reputation as a formidable advocate and orator. Check out my Roman histor...
The Death of Septimius Severus - The Pax Romana Podcast 065
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Septimius Severus, aiming for stability, made his sons Caracalla and Geta (of Gladiator II fame) co-emperors, which only fueled their rivalry. His last years were then spent campaigning in Britain, where harsh conditions and guerrilla warfare halted Roman advances. Then in AD 211, in the city of Eboracum (modern York, England), Septimius died. With his father out of the way, Septimius' older so...
Pompey and Crassus Take Over Rome (70 BC) | Prof. Colin Elliott
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This short clip from my Rise and Fall of the Roman Republic course covers the consulship of Crassus and Pompey, two key figures whose ambitions and actions shaped the late Republic. Crassus, known for his immense wealth, and Pompey, fresh off a victory in Spain, nearly fought a civil war following the Spartacus Revolt. Check out my Roman history podcast, The Pax Romana Podcast. www.paxromanapod...
Christianity in the Pax Romana, Part V (Perpetua the Martyr) - The Pax Romana Podcast 064
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Perpetua, a Christian martyr in the early 3rd century AD Roman Empire, left behind a rare firsthand account that provides profound insights into the personal experiences of early Christian martyrdom. Her diary, which details her imprisonment and thoughts up to her execution, offers a unique perspective on the spiritual strength, societal defiance, and the internal conflict faced by individuals ...
The First Servile War (135-132 BC) | Prof. Colin Elliott
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This ten-minute excerpt from my Rise and Fall of the Roman Republic course covers the First Servile War. Eunus, a slave who became 'King Antiochus' in Sicily, led a massive uprising against Roman rule in Sicily. Check out my Roman history podcast, The Pax Romana Podcast. www.paxromanapodcast.com/ Follow me on X: x.com/ProfCPE Please like, subscribe and leave comments. Cheers!
Christianity in the Pax Romana, Part IV (Defending Christianity) - The Pax Romana Podcast 064
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How did early Christian apologists defend their faith against Roman skepticism and hostility? These were no ordinary defenders; they included philosophers like Justin Martyr and Tertullian, who used Roman law and logic to argue for Christianity's legitimacy. From debunking the worship of Roman gods as illogical and immoral, to explaining Christian rituals like baptism and the Lord's Supper, the...
Christianity in the Pax Romana, Part II (Ancient Cultural Christianity) - The Pax Romana Podcast 062
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Christianity in the Pax Romana, Part II (Ancient Cultural Christianity) - The Pax Romana Podcast 062
Christianity in the Pax Romana, Part I (Life in the early Church) - The Pax Romana Podcast 061
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Christianity in the Pax Romana, Part I (Life in the early Church) - The Pax Romana Podcast 061
The Emperor Septimius Severus - The Pax Romana Podcast 060
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The Emperor Septimius Severus - The Pax Romana Podcast 060
The Year of the Five Emperors - The Pax Romana Podcast 059
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The Year of the Five Emperors - The Pax Romana Podcast 059
Empire for Sale - The Pax Romana Podcast 058
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Empire for Sale - The Pax Romana Podcast 058
The Curse of Commodus - The Pax Romana Podcast 057
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The Curse of Commodus - The Pax Romana Podcast 057
Conspiracies in the Age of Commodus - The Pax Romana Podcast 056
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Conspiracies in the Age of Commodus - The Pax Romana Podcast 056
Commodus: Born to the Purple - The Pax Romana Podcast 055
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Commodus: Born to the Purple - The Pax Romana Podcast 055
The Golden Age Ends - The Pax Romana Podcast 054
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The Golden Age Ends - The Pax Romana Podcast 054
The Darkest Years of Marcus Aurelius - The Pax Romana Podcast 053
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The Darkest Years of Marcus Aurelius - The Pax Romana Podcast 053
The Marcomannic War - The Pax Romana Podcast 052
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The Marcomannic War - The Pax Romana Podcast 052
Climate Change and Famine in the Pax Romana - The Pax Romana Podcast 051
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Climate Change and Famine in the Pax Romana - The Pax Romana Podcast 051
The World's First Pandemic: The Antonine Plague - The Pax Romana Podcast 050
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The World's First Pandemic: The Antonine Plague - The Pax Romana Podcast 050
Parthia Strikes Back! - The Pax Romana Podcast 049
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Parthia Strikes Back! - The Pax Romana Podcast 049
The Early Life of Marcus Aurelius - The Pax Romana Podcast 048
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The Early Life of Marcus Aurelius - The Pax Romana Podcast 048
Yeah it definitely sucked. I can’t believe they really did a battle ship scene inside the coliseum.
The problem is not the director, is the screenwriter
Disagree, Ridley has done a sequel masterpiece with G2, admittedly possibly not as good as G1 but evolution works here (except the sharks maybe a tad Hollywood?) but filmed on a fantastic scale, I've seen it twice - love it, well done Ridley Scott.
How about old ass Denzel Washington fighting 28 yo Paul Mescal🤦🏾♀️😂
Yes, I'm sure he's over 60! Makes no sense!
Geeze it's only a Damm movie
Thats why its a MOVIE, not a documentary...
Thank you 👍... This critic lose their dam mind..😂😂😂😂
someone who gets it
OMG, please get a life surrounding your studies. I'm in university and have to study supposed reality every day. When I go to the movies, I want to be entertained. I go to be entertained to get away from reality! Abd Gladiator wasn't historically correct either because Russell Crowe's character wasn't real. Please stop. I would hate to think that my professors were banging on daily about such ridiculous BS. It's entertainment, Dude, not reality.
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The vast majority of my critique was on the film's ability to *entertain*, not historical accuracy. Did you watch the video?
Why does criticism make you cry like a child? Truly pathetic
@Bob-ti3uq Get bent, Buddy. Your opinion is no more important than mine. I study all day and want entertainment at the movies. It's not about criticism. If you can't deal with that....go cry to your girlfriend. Geez men are weak these days.
Ridley Scott doesn't care about history. He butchered Napoleon and then told actual historians to basically 'get a life'. The man was great in his day, but now he's just a grumpy old loser.
Having written and in the process of producing a film on Emperor Septimius Severus, I was looking forward to seeing this movie..until I saw how Caracalla was portrayed in the commercials, and the space monkeys.... Also... what Praetorian, worth his gladius, is going to believe some random person who just won a fight in a river, claiming to be the grandchild of Emperor Aurelius? Subscribed.
Indeed!
totally agree ` was disappointed
Enjoyed hearing your perspective. Oh man. What a dismal, utterly rediculous movie. Super dissapointing in every possible way. From a historical perspective i cant imagine what its like to sit through it.
Thanks so much!
There are so many historical inaccuracies in the film. One, Lucilla did not outlive Commodus. Two, Lucius did not flee to foreign lands to evade his evil uncle. Three, Caracalla and Geta hated each other and never made joint appearances together. They is absolutely no way that they would have visited and watched spectacles taking place in the Colosseum. Four, Macrinus was never a gladiator. He came from an equestrian class and gradually rose through the ranks to become Praetorian Prefect. Five, Absolutely no way that a Shark would have been brought into a Roman arena. Sharks were Triassic creatures and lived in oceans during Roman times, but it would have been physically impossible to capture one alive and train it to perform in the arena. Six, a central figure, Julia Domna was written out of the plot. She was the Empress Dowager and Geta died in her arms. Yet she is nowhere to be seen. Seven, Caracalla was assassinated by Martialis in Edessa, not by Macrinus. Eight, Macrinus did not die fighting in the arena. He lost the throne to Elagabalus and was executed shortly afterwards. Gladiator 2 was a nice Hollywood film which butchered history and played to the gallery in order to draw audiences to the cinemas. It was not an accurate depiction of events which happened.
I agree. I didn't even get into some of those points, i.e. Lucilla and other timeline issues, because I suppose you could say the first Gladiator created a kind of "alternative timeline" (or something???). I was also sad that we didn't see Julia Domna--could have been an amazing character!
that’s why it’s a historical drama NOT a documentary . I don’t understand why history buffs can’t seem to understand this when going to see historical dramas. Of course it’s going to include fictionalized narratives..it’s a movie with the goal to entertain not educate. If that’s what you’re looking for try out a docuseries
I know it's gonna be ridiculous....I wanna be entertained....and I was....so shut up ya egghead
Okay, I haven't seen this yet, but I get the impression from all of the reviews that Ridley Scott filmed this movie as if he was afflicted with amnesia because the story seems to discount, or the senators who helped out Maximus lied to him in order for him to get rid of Commodus. Literally all of his sacrifices seem to mean absolutely nothing, which is so sad to me story wise. Historical inaccuracies are fine to a certain extent, but the wish fulfillment of the Severin brothers getting along is weird to me besides portraying them as twins.
Yes. Agreed!
Hey I am a real roman my early ancestor was gaius marius the roman general haha
Terrible music too loud
It's fiction. It was outstanding.
Americans truly have no taste. You definitely like baby disney marvel movies.
I just saw it. Bad ass.
Thanks for the review! As someone who has loved Ancient Rome since I was 10 years old (way back in 1988) I really appreciate the fact that someone is still putting big budget films set in Rome. I totally get what you say about the narrative issues and the historical accuracies but I still found myself enjoying the film and found it quite fast-paced for a 2 1/2 hr film. I guess as an artist who paints Ancient Roman portraits, figures and armour I could switch on my artist/lover of visuals hat and lose myself in the aesthetics and scope of the movie. I found the armour worn by the soldiers in the opening battle to be generally quite accurate (more so than the first film) - even is a little anochranistic (centurions and legionaries look like something more from the first/early to mid second centuries AD. Loved the use of the face masks worn by the standard bearers and some of the praetorians. What I found impressive was the helmets worn by the praetorians, Acacius and his officers. You can tell they had done their research on 3rd century AD helmets (thielenhofen-style and heddernheim-style helmets). The gold armour worn by Caracalla and Geta seems also to have been taken from military/cuirass statues of Roman emperors. Sorry for the long-winded reply! Love your podcast! Cheers! Jeremy
All fair points, and some details about the helmets I did not know! Thank you!
I read Tom hollands book PAX, which lead to your book and podcast. I got the funny image of an ancient Brat Pack. Titus, General and imperial prince, his girlfriend Queen Berenice, her Brother King Herod Agrippa ii, Titus No. 2 prefect of Egypt Tiberius Julius Alexander and even Future Jewish and Flavian historian ‘Flavius’ Josephus.
Much respect for Tom and his work. Thank so much for listening, and for the funny image!
I really hope that your podcast will become big soon. You're doing great!
Thank you so much. That really means a lot!
Read you’re book. Good shit. Very interesting subject, no totally fascinating
Thank you so much!
Excellent presentation. I look forward to more, especially full lectures.
Thanks so much!
I love your podcast. I always look forward to next episode.
Thank you very much!