I think a deep dive into the Severan dynasty would be great. It tends to get glossed over, but is packed in with so much drama. Personally, it’s my favorite time period to study.
Four of the five most celebrated jurists of Roman Law lived during the Severan period (the fifth, Gaius, worked during the Antonine) so it was a key period from that pov. There was also the famous Constitutio Antoniniana.
Leptis Magna is a beautiful Roman city that was built during the Severan period. It is one of the best preserved ancient Roman cities in North Africa.There are many photography books that show this city that was unearthed from the desert sands.
Thanks for posting so many of these! Despite all the good YT Rome content out there and all the books I've read, something about your lectures elevates the depth and clarity to another level.
Also something we’ve learned from pompeii’s preserved bodies is their surprisingly clean and healthy teeth. It’s given us a lot of insight on their diets and nutrition! crazy stuff
The portico that bears his name is the only part of the Pantheon for which Agrippa is responsible-his original temple was destroyed in a fire. The current structure was comissioned by the emperor Hadrian.
Its important to note that the only one of the 5 good emperors who appointed their own son as heir, was Marcus Aurelius. The other 4 had no surviving children when they made their wills.
Personally liked Severus Alexander. Think it’s unfortunate that he was killed by his solders. What’s your take on Elagabalus being an early transgender person. Have heard that a lot of lgbt and transgender folks look at him as an early pioneer. Not sure how much of his more unique traits are truthful or made up as a way to discredit him as a ruler. Think Marcus Arelius biggest mistake was making his son his successor as by all I’ve read he was a terrible human being. Not at the very first but pretty quickly after becoming emperor became a total dick.
Ah, I'm only familiar with the passages relating to the description of the scythians and the black sea outpost. I suppose I should read the poetry as well, but somehow translations across languages and time... eh, maybe it's just me.
I prefer Lucius Verus over Marcus Aurelius. Lucius Verus understood the importance of maintaining a healthy work/life balance. He knew how to have a good time while still getting things done. All that stoic nonsense about duty and dedication is just silly. We only have one life to live so we might as well enjoy it....
The Severan dynasty is the textbook definition of a 'Manchurian Dynasty'. One can say the Phoenicians finally got their revenge by sending in the Severans to disfigure the Empire as much as possible. Are historians sure they weren't under the employ of the Persians?
Trajan never captured parts of Scotland. It was actually Antoninus Pius, and it happend after Hadrian's Wall was completed (and that is actually an oversimplification).
@@sergiodasilva6505 "Under instructions from the emperor, Lollius undertook an invasion of southern Scotland, winning some significant victories, and constructing the Antonine Wall from the Firth of Forth to the Firth of Clyde."- Wikipedia, which in turns puts >Bowman, Alan K. (2000). The Cambridge Ancient History: The High Empire, A.D. 70-192. Cambridge University Press.< as the source for it.
With all due respect, Rome lost virtually all of its freedoms once the Republic died by the time the Empire collapsed. Political representation is hardly the end all of freedom. It's about the simple liberties of everyday life that matters most in the end. Permanent taxation and building regulations, religious freedom was all but gone soon after Constantine, by the time of Diocletian there was almost no economic freedom for merchants and entrepreneurs, the common citizen couldn't even determine their own career. Then you have the moralistic laws under Christian dominated Rome. Realistically by the end of the Empire, there was no freedom whatsoever. To say that there was no difference in freedom between the two is to ignore the bigger picture.
Virgils Aeneid is like the ancient roman version of the blacks today who are like "we wuz kangz n shieet" and claim to be egyptian. Some things never change lol
Yes, Sir, what do you mean exactly? Of course the rich ruled. What else? Do you actually evaluate ancient times by modern political or moral standards? Who actually rules your country in March 2022, what do you think? Yes, the Roman rule wasnt that bad even for ordinary people. But the Empire wont exist forever, the inevitable fate of empires. One empires goes, the next comes. History.
Maybe I'm too blinded by contemporary governmental functions and structures, but of the Senate already voted in consuls this means they understand the need for a top citizen (or two) for clear cohesive civic visions. Instead of submitting to the very thing they abhor why not have senate elected "emperor's" be the only valid choice? I always wonder how the Senate never could put together a system of executive limitations and an open, albeit relatively given the era, succession programs and elections for a clean transfer of power that isn't an obvious hereditary monarchy which allows them Given their history and knowledge of the Greeks I'm just truly astonished a faction in the Senate couldn't put together a viable plan that manages to have a more predictable, manageable and more capable on average at managing the many facets to continental empire management
Virgils Aeneid is like the ancient roman version of the blacks today who are like "we wuz kangz n shieet" and claim to be egyptian. Some things never change lol
I think a deep dive into the Severan dynasty would be great. It tends to get glossed over, but is packed in with so much drama. Personally, it’s my favorite time period to study.
Four of the five most celebrated jurists of Roman Law lived during the Severan period (the fifth, Gaius, worked during the Antonine) so it was a key period from that pov.
There was also the famous Constitutio Antoniniana.
Leptis Magna is a beautiful Roman city that was built during the Severan period. It is one of the best preserved ancient Roman cities in North Africa.There are many photography books that show this city that was unearthed from the desert sands.
Cassius Dio is my favorite Roman from that era. The way he wrote feels very modern.
Thankyou so much Thersites for helping enrich all our knowledge and bringing great joy to many. Kind thanks from Australia 🇦🇺
"Pioneered remote work"..."goverened by corespondence" such a perfect description that is also hilarious
Beautifully paced and perfectly delivered. You're a legend.
Thanks for posting so many of these! Despite all the good YT Rome content out there and all the books I've read, something about your lectures elevates the depth and clarity to another level.
Damn you re spoiling us by uploading videos like a machine gun good Sir XD
I feel like Lucius Verus is pretty relevant to Marcus’ story because of how his death, among many other familial deaths, affected Marcus
U should start putting these on Spotify really would love to listen to these On my way! To work
Why can't u on YT?
@@UAPReportingCenter need access to my phone while I am driving (stationery)
Great video! Thanks for making this available.
Pushing out the content these past days and I'm grateful for it. I've really been enjoying learning about the late republic to early empire in detail
I cant thank you so much for your uploads this past week. I've learned so much.
Also something we’ve learned from pompeii’s preserved bodies is their surprisingly clean and healthy teeth. It’s given us a lot of insight on their diets and nutrition! crazy stuff
The portico that bears his name is the only part of the Pantheon for which Agrippa is responsible-his original temple was destroyed in a fire. The current structure was comissioned by the emperor Hadrian.
big Hadrian fan checking in. haven't watched this yet, but excited about the Elegabulus content at the end.
This is a fantastic series. Thank you very much.
Look up Historia Civilis' video 'Roman Elections' for an in-depth examination of Roman "democracy"
This is awesome dude
Great lecture as always.
How about a deep-dive into the different Diadochi Kingdoms?
Its important to note that the only one of the 5 good emperors who appointed their own son as heir, was Marcus Aurelius. The other 4 had no surviving children when they made their wills.
👍👍Fantastic lecture.
Personally liked Severus Alexander. Think it’s unfortunate that he was killed by his solders. What’s your take on Elagabalus being an early transgender person. Have heard that a lot of lgbt and transgender folks look at him as an early pioneer. Not sure how much of his more unique traits are truthful or made up as a way to discredit him as a ruler. Think Marcus Arelius biggest mistake was making his son his successor as by all I’ve read he was a terrible human being. Not at the very first but pretty quickly after becoming emperor became a total dick.
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Surely Marku's beard was to emulate the Grekophile Hadrian
For sure. Hadrian was also enamored with Greek philosophy and very much a part of the Second Sophistic in his own right.
Say, didn't Ovid get exiled for writing about the adulterous interaction of the imperial elite?
Yes he did, at least according to some of his later poems. Although there are some scholars who think that his exile was a literary conceit.
Ah, I'm only familiar with the passages relating to the description of the scythians and the black sea outpost. I suppose I should read the poetry as well, but somehow translations across languages and time... eh, maybe it's just me.
I prefer Lucius Verus over Marcus Aurelius. Lucius Verus understood the importance of maintaining a healthy work/life balance. He knew how to have a good time while still getting things done. All that stoic nonsense about duty and dedication is just silly. We only have one life to live so we might as well enjoy it....
Is that song playing chamber of reflection?
Excellent
Wondering what other empire your going to cover next??
I have been planning to take a look at the Chagatai Khanate for some time, but I haven't gotten around to it yet.
@@spiritofthersites7578 I be watching anything you make.
I looked up the bust, and I can safely confirm that he does not look like Gaston.
The Severan dynasty is the textbook definition of a 'Manchurian Dynasty'. One can say the Phoenicians finally got their revenge by sending in the Severans to disfigure the Empire as much as possible. Are historians sure they weren't under the employ of the Persians?
45:30 LOL yea i completely agree! its funny cause that's not something you would hear a historian say!!! LOL
Trajan never captured parts of Scotland. It was actually Antoninus Pius, and it happend after Hadrian's Wall was completed (and that is actually an oversimplification).
Could you make a more detailed explanation or tell us where did you find this information, please and thank you.
@@sergiodasilva6505 "Under instructions from the emperor, Lollius undertook an invasion of southern Scotland, winning some significant victories, and constructing the Antonine Wall from the Firth of Forth to the Firth of Clyde."- Wikipedia, which in turns puts >Bowman, Alan K. (2000). The Cambridge Ancient History: The High Empire, A.D. 70-192. Cambridge University Press.< as the source for it.
I love the videos but I would like them much more if you got a better microphone
10:42 Didn't Augustus have a daughter with Livia?
I think you missed pronounced something. It's AD(anno domini), not CE
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Only rich people got "justice"? That's weird.
Not really. Sais it all if he is talking about U.S.A. today.
Elagabalus is the best emperor.
I just farted
With all due respect, Rome lost virtually all of its freedoms once the Republic died by the time the Empire collapsed.
Political representation is hardly the end all of freedom. It's about the simple liberties of everyday life that matters most in the end.
Permanent taxation and building regulations, religious freedom was all but gone soon after Constantine, by the time of Diocletian there was almost no economic freedom for merchants and entrepreneurs, the common citizen couldn't even determine their own career. Then you have the moralistic laws under Christian dominated Rome.
Realistically by the end of the Empire, there was no freedom whatsoever.
To say that there was no difference in freedom between the two is to ignore the bigger picture.
Cranking em out man, ty. I listen to every one.
Virgils Aeneid is like the ancient roman version of the blacks today who are like "we wuz kangz n shieet" and claim to be egyptian. Some things never change lol
Yes, Sir, what do you mean exactly? Of course the rich ruled. What else? Do you actually evaluate ancient times by modern political or moral standards? Who actually rules your country in March 2022, what do you think? Yes, the Roman rule wasnt that bad even for ordinary people. But the Empire wont exist forever, the inevitable fate of empires. One empires goes, the next comes. History.
I have largely appreciated your series so far, but your terse description of Christianity in the segment on "mystery cults" is way off the mark.
Maybe I'm too blinded by contemporary governmental functions and structures, but of the Senate already voted in consuls this means they understand the need for a top citizen (or two) for clear cohesive civic visions.
Instead of submitting to the very thing they abhor why not have senate elected "emperor's" be the only valid choice?
I always wonder how the Senate never could put together a system of executive limitations and an open, albeit relatively given the era, succession programs and elections for a clean transfer of power that isn't an obvious hereditary monarchy which allows them
Given their history and knowledge of the Greeks I'm just truly astonished a faction in the Senate couldn't put together a viable plan that manages to have a more predictable, manageable and more capable on average at managing the many facets to continental empire management
Virgils Aeneid is like the ancient roman version of the blacks today who are like "we wuz kangz n shieet" and claim to be egyptian. Some things never change lol