The Punic Wars: Meeting the Players

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  • Опубліковано 1 чер 2024
  • The obligatory boring but necessary video before we get into the meat of things. Hopefully, this is the beginning of something beautiful.
    All songs by Kevin MacLeod:
    "The Sky of our Ancestors"
    "With a Creation"
    "Shores of Avalon"
    "Lotus"
    "Accralate"
    "Colossus"
    "Crusade - Heavy Industry"
    "Ancient Rite"
    "Half Mystery"
    00:00 Intro
    02:29 Carthage's Rise to Power
    06:06 Carthaginian Government
    07:58 Carthaginian Army
    09:31 Carthaginian Navy
    10:46 Rome's Rise to Power
    14:18 Roman Government
    16:36 Roman Army
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  • @joshuacarre06
    @joshuacarre06 2 роки тому +138

    Carthage is quite an underated empire lol

    • @DISTurbedwaffle918
      @DISTurbedwaffle918 2 роки тому +20

      Because they got bodied by Rome three times.

    • @adelbertbellgika9890
      @adelbertbellgika9890 2 роки тому +8

      It wasn't an empire, it was an republic

    • @justinianthegreatandnerd6377
      @justinianthegreatandnerd6377 2 роки тому +5

      @@adelbertbellgika9890 r/bruv

    • @benedictjajo
      @benedictjajo 2 роки тому +3

      @@adelbertbellgika9890 you serious 😳?

    • @liviuganea4108
      @liviuganea4108 2 роки тому +13

      @@benedictjajo Technically, he is correct. Carthage was not ruled by an emperor. But it's also an empire because of its size and power.

  • @Duke_of_Lorraine
    @Duke_of_Lorraine 2 роки тому +39

    I'm sure the two will get along just fine.
    Caeterem, censeo Cartaginem delendam esse

  • @jet-blackjo2455
    @jet-blackjo2455 2 роки тому +48

    Nothing better than getting thought history when it's also entertaining

  • @MaxwellAerialPhotography
    @MaxwellAerialPhotography 2 роки тому +63

    This is basically the first few chapters of Adrian Goldworthy’s The Fall of Carthage, in condensed and animated form. And I whole heartedly approve.
    In fact I’m kinda getting Brain4Breakfast vibes, as he started out adapting portions of Peter Zeihan’s the Accidental Superpower. RIp b4b.

    • @johnzerlel
      @johnzerlel 2 роки тому +1

      Now there's a name I haven't thought about in a while. Rip B4B :(

    • @christiandauz3742
      @christiandauz3742 2 роки тому +1

      Eric Flint's Alexander Inheritance

  • @angreeee
    @angreeee 2 роки тому +38

    Every empire that used human sacrifices were defeated by powers that didnt. Some kind of cosmic justice does exist.

    • @spectrum1140
      @spectrum1140  2 роки тому +28

      Actually, gladiator battles were technically human sacrifices seeing as they started as official religious rites to honor the dead.

    • @ingold1470
      @ingold1470 2 роки тому +12

      @@spectrum1140 So nations who was still doing human sacrifices got conquered by nations that had developed ways to fulfil the same role at less cost to society (i.e. animals, trained fighters who didn't actually kill most of the time, or transubstantiation)?

    • @hannibalburgers477
      @hannibalburgers477 2 роки тому

      @@spectrum1140 no. Heretic.

    • @liviuganea4108
      @liviuganea4108 2 роки тому +4

      They were sacrificing Jews. Good Carthage.

    • @DeeJy33
      @DeeJy33 2 роки тому +24

      @@liviuganea4108 you're 80 years late my dude, that cringe shit kinda passed with the times

  • @bruceismay5440
    @bruceismay5440 2 роки тому +32

    Perfect timing, was just starting to go into a Rome craze

    • @lucignolo8333
      @lucignolo8333 2 роки тому +3

      I’m glad i’m not the only person suffering from this wave of roman craze

    • @lucignolo8333
      @lucignolo8333 2 роки тому

      @Bread Boi 3 months later and my roman craze is still raging

  • @seabrain1212
    @seabrain1212 2 роки тому +29

    I'm liking this longer-form video from you. Really lets you show us what you know. Not that I dislike the lists, it's just that I prefer this kind of thing. Reminds me of a Historia Civilis video, which is fantastic. UA-cam needs more Historia Civilisi.

  • @RodolfoGaming
    @RodolfoGaming 2 роки тому +34

    No mention of Pyrrhus here? Disappointed ngl. Expected the guy who had fought both guys and brought them inevitably close to the Punic Wars. Not to mention the wild character he was

    • @spectrum1140
      @spectrum1140  2 роки тому +39

      Pyrrhus and the Pyrrhic War will be the subject of the next video on the series. This one is merely an introduction to the two major players.

    • @RodolfoGaming
      @RodolfoGaming 2 роки тому +8

      @@spectrum1140 ah I see fair point then also great video regardless and greetins from the homeland! Need to convert the world to Portuguese eventually so we can do it in our language 😂👍👌🇵🇹🇵🇹🇵🇹🇵🇹

    • @PeliSotilas
      @PeliSotilas 2 роки тому +5

      Did you not watch the last seconds of the video?

    • @RodolfoGaming
      @RodolfoGaming 2 роки тому

      @@PeliSotilas I thought we were gonna go over the entire prelude of the Punic Wars which included the Pyrrhic Wars in Italy and Sicily but thanks for the heads up.

  • @MartyBones
    @MartyBones 2 роки тому +17

    You know, Carthage was kinda cool I guess...
    *Carthago delenda est* btw :)

    • @spectrum1140
      @spectrum1140  2 роки тому +11

      Except their religion. It was seriously not cool.

    • @myguy8007
      @myguy8007 2 роки тому +3

      @@spectrum1140 If you are referring to the human sacrifices aspect of the Punic Religion, it may actually not have occurred (surprisingly). All primary and secondary sources for this claim have biblical or greco-roman providence; both hostile to the idea of a romanticised Carthage. Other evidence is archeaological: infant bones found in many urns within Punic 'temples', presumed to be offerings. None of this directly points to the practice of human sacrifice but they do help convey the difficulty in finding truths about such old, polytheist beliefs.

  • @lucone2937
    @lucone2937 2 роки тому +3

    In a strategy video game Rome: Total War with Extended Greek Mod I have played quite often the Carthaginian Faction. It's very interesting Faction to play with Libyan Spearmen, Numidian Cavalry, Iberian Infantry, War Elephants, etc. The Imperial campaign starts in 280 BC when Pyrrhos of Epeiros had a strong army in southern Italy.
    Otherwise I have read a lot about ancient history too. Besides Greeks and Romans, Phoenicians and Carthagians have always been a very interesting people. A Roman Emperor Septimius Severus (145-211) had both Punic and Italian ancestry.

  • @schrodingersmoose
    @schrodingersmoose 2 роки тому +13

    I was thinking of making a series on the Punic wars, but it looks like I can just recommend you for that. I can’t wait for the next installment!

  • @EpicnessYeet
    @EpicnessYeet 2 роки тому +7

    Imagine if Carthage won the Punic Wars, the world would surely be different and instead of Rome being the dominant power of the mediterranean, it would instead be Carthage.
    Also, these wars used a large amount of not only resources but humans aswell, elephants were also used heavily during this conflict (by Carthage, of course) among other things like ships, materials like stone and more.

  • @lancer227
    @lancer227 2 роки тому +8

    You remind of Historia Civilis

  • @xenoboy1213
    @xenoboy1213 2 роки тому +4

    I'm liking this Historia Civilis-esque style a lot. Looking forward to the next part of the series

  • @historymadman8109
    @historymadman8109 2 роки тому +8

    Nice to see Imperator Spectrum well
    Love your videos and like to see your channel grow

    • @historymadman8109
      @historymadman8109 2 роки тому +1

      anyway next episode is the life and times of Pyrrhus of Epirus i guess

  • @johnmrke2786
    @johnmrke2786 2 роки тому +4

    Possibly the best overview of the Roman military I've seen on youtube, and tucked away inside an already outstanding video.

  • @aomais5138
    @aomais5138 2 роки тому +4

    Pog upload timing

  • @haroldG707
    @haroldG707 2 роки тому +1

    Hannibal getting shit on by the Numidian cavalry later on is such a troll

  • @JSCRocketScientist
    @JSCRocketScientist Рік тому

    You left us with a cliffhanger. I spent a good hour looking for a watchable video on Pyrrhus of Epirus without luck. I am hoping there will be a sequel from you! Thanks for great videos that teach without appearing to.

  • @XXBloodyElle
    @XXBloodyElle 2 роки тому

    It's such a treat when you upload roman videos

  • @smardpants8088
    @smardpants8088 2 роки тому +5

    Man, I was hoping for him to start smth like this and this video is honestly really good

  • @afiffarhati4580
    @afiffarhati4580 2 роки тому

    Pretty cool stuff! As someone who lives about 10 miles away from the anciant ruins of carthage , i'm very interested in continuing the story and catching up what i missed during school , the quality is good because the supposedly boring episode didn't bore me at all , quite the opposite in fact , keep it up

  • @tavionemitchell550
    @tavionemitchell550 Рік тому

    Luv u spectrum I’ll be waiting on ur next upload bro 😎

  • @maddraugr4667
    @maddraugr4667 2 роки тому +3

    This video felt too short, ended too soon!! Waiting for the video on the great Pyrrhus of Epirus, a military genius and total badass. Keep up the great work Spectrum.
    Moreover I am of the opinion that Carthage should be destroyed.

  • @jordancorley828
    @jordancorley828 2 роки тому

    Dope video

  • @Dogmeat1950
    @Dogmeat1950 2 роки тому

    Keep up the videos!!

  • @varantbedrousain7264
    @varantbedrousain7264 2 роки тому

    This is a very good video. Deserves more likes

  • @pelhamelliott6011
    @pelhamelliott6011 2 роки тому

    Second favourite history channel after oversimplified super close tho

  • @Toadinahole
    @Toadinahole 2 роки тому +9

    I keep forgetting how weird borders are

  • @gamer_talking
    @gamer_talking 2 роки тому +1

    I like that you used Rome 2 flags and army's

  • @aarondemiri486
    @aarondemiri486 2 роки тому +1

    hahahaha good to see Pyrrhus that lovely battle loving party man bringing rivals together

  • @HexdaHeresiarch
    @HexdaHeresiarch 2 роки тому +3

    What is that outro music? It's so catchy!

  • @daroth7127
    @daroth7127 2 роки тому

    i like your voice, its nice

  • @brixflores5121
    @brixflores5121 2 роки тому

    I would love to know about the Syracusans and other states involving the war.

  • @historyrhymes1701
    @historyrhymes1701 2 роки тому +3

    Damn. Imagine thinking night shift is bad knowing that in ancient Rome if you fall asleep during guard duties you are done for good

  • @FliggityFlargen
    @FliggityFlargen 2 роки тому

    Keep it up

  • @dilfcaptainarcher
    @dilfcaptainarcher 2 роки тому

    AND HES POSTED AGAIN!!!1!1!1

  • @johnconnor8206
    @johnconnor8206 Рік тому

    The greatest war till the 30 years war

  • @luisdergroe8944
    @luisdergroe8944 2 роки тому

    I like your video. I’m often disappointed that the Punic wars are a bit sensationalized and the contrast between Carthage and Rome is exaggerated for this purpose. It’s a good story; the vastly different empires fighting for the fate of the western mediterranean. But your video is more truthful in that it shows how similar they actually were. I think everyone can see how both belong to a broader mediterranen culture group and have a lot in common, from the ascendency of so called ‚new man‘ to their very similar governments. You do find time to point out the differences where they matter though.
    Obviously there’s a lot of other things that are great about this video, but i wanted to thank you for avoiding this cliche in particular.

  • @user-kn9gl9dt6l
    @user-kn9gl9dt6l Рік тому

    Still waiting for a follow up :(

  • @adelbertbellgika9890
    @adelbertbellgika9890 2 роки тому

    Plese make a video about pyrus, the guy was a damm badass

  • @badxxxmonkey5541
    @badxxxmonkey5541 2 роки тому +1

    Next time: SPROOOOT

  • @polskacossacks5895
    @polskacossacks5895 2 роки тому

    Can you do a polish rulers

  • @purvalama6540
    @purvalama6540 2 роки тому +1

    LONG LIVE WEED

  • @sancheta
    @sancheta 2 роки тому +1

    Stickman Carthage vs Roman Bird

  • @christiandauz3742
    @christiandauz3742 2 роки тому

    What if a Time-traveler Industrialize every nation at the start of the Punic Wars?

  • @sauronmordor7494
    @sauronmordor7494 2 роки тому

    top

  • @DougRampent
    @DougRampent 2 роки тому

    Looking at your helmet, I can not help think you are a little bias! LOL

  • @matthewalexander1943
    @matthewalexander1943 2 роки тому +1

    5:10 I'm sorry but this is not accurate. In fact, over centuries of warfare, Carthage generally got the better of Syracuse unless Syracuse had help from the Eastern Greeks.

  • @Back4Fungame
    @Back4Fungame 2 роки тому

    roma invicta intensifies

  • @YordanKennedy
    @YordanKennedy 2 роки тому

    Is… is this inspired by Historia civilis?

  • @whyamiforeverunloved4075
    @whyamiforeverunloved4075 2 роки тому

    Rome : this town is not big enough for the two of us.

  • @xXLoonoeXx
    @xXLoonoeXx 2 роки тому

    Ever thought of ranking all the popes?

  • @laughsatchungus1461
    @laughsatchungus1461 2 роки тому +1

    Historia civilis style me likie

  • @Noremac023
    @Noremac023 2 роки тому

    Largest conflict until modern history? Laughs in Chinese civil wars. Punic Wars were significant but this video massively overstates it.

  • @whyismyricewet1986
    @whyismyricewet1986 2 роки тому +1

    Do Portuguese history, the true successor to Rome

    • @somehistorynerd
      @somehistorynerd Рік тому

      Nah bro it’s syria, they’re the true successor to Rome 💀

  • @Gladorix
    @Gladorix 2 роки тому +1

    Hi

  • @causantinthescot
    @causantinthescot 2 роки тому

    CARTHAGO DELENDA EST

  • @ur-ray5679
    @ur-ray5679 2 роки тому

    CARTHAGO DELENDA EST! ROMAE AETERNA VICTRIX

  • @lanleskovec8697
    @lanleskovec8697 2 роки тому +1

    Where elevator music

  • @rednaksiii
    @rednaksiii 2 роки тому +2

    Hello. Can you please make the ranking of Ottoman sultans? 🇹🇷
    As for me, here is the top-15 of them:
    1. Mehmed II
    2. Selim I
    3. Suleiman I
    4. Abdul Hamid II
    5. Bayezid I
    6. Osman I
    7. Orkhan I
    8. Mehmed I
    9. Murad IV
    10. Murad I
    11. Mahmud II
    12. Abdul Mejid II
    13. Murad II
    14. Bayezid II
    15. Selim III

  • @universo166
    @universo166 2 роки тому +4

    put french fries on the corner of your thumbnails, but make it so small only a couple of people can see it

  • @justwex-mapper
    @justwex-mapper 2 роки тому +1

    19th

  • @sabakhvichia3993
    @sabakhvichia3993 2 роки тому +2

    me third