Sir, your content is wonderful! Thank you for sharing your knowledge and passion. I’m looking forward to reading along as your channel continues to unfold.
What a good episode! You have a way of presenting confusing facts that builds upon previous facts, and in a conversational manner. And that is exactly the reason i know next to nothing about this kind of history... my junior high teachers nearly 60 years ago sounded so bored, and then we were. I will be following along with you.
That was a fascinating educational video Robert, I know you teaching history but only few can teach in a way that is gripping, that you want know more. I am living so close to the Italian Boarder and never have been to Rome, other cities yes but not rome. Later this year I am planning to go to Italy and I weill definitely go to Rome this time.
Very timely I am currently reading Caesar by Adrian Goldworthy so will get a little intro while waiting for Augustus to come in. Thanks for doing this.
I could listen to you talk all day. You have a talent for getting across all the important points for a beginner to understand. I had never intended to read such a biography, thinking it beyond my grasp. But I'm off to buy the Everitt right away to see how I get on. Thanks for explaining the background and lighting my enthusiasm. Much appreciated. Shell.
Your uploads along side Malcom Guite’s are my favorite to tune into with a cup of coffee. You guys have become my safe space. Thanks for the vids. God Bless you Robert
Thank you for the compliment. I'm a great admirer of Malcom, and to be reckoned among his company is high praise indeed. Thank you again, and God bless.
Excited to take part in this reading journey! In April I will be walking the length of Hadrian's wall; do you have any recommendations for a biography of Hadrian?
There are a number of Hadrian bios, many of them fairly dry and academic. However, there is an excellent work of historical fiction I recommend: "Memoirs of Hadrian" by Marguerite Yourcenar. It's a fictionalized bio but very well researched.
Looking forward to watching the rest of this, I only just now watched the beginning. Just wanted to say that I think there is archeological evidence for habitation on the Roman Hills as early as the 10th century bc?
Interesting. I know there's evidence in other parts of Latium for earlier habitation, but wasn't aware of anything atop the Palatine. I'll take a closer look. Thanks for the info!
@ Ah missed that you were talking specifically about the Palatine, my apologies. I have been always taught about atcheological evidence ‘in the hills’, so it might not have been on the Palatine. Listening to the rest of your video right now: excellent summary! Always tricky when talking about such a vast amount of time.
Great video! Thank you.
Excellent lecture - looking forward to the rest. Thank you
You are a learned guy, Robert !
Thank you.
I’ve never heard a better intro to Rome than this. Thanks
Thank you. I am flattered.
Thank you that was very informative.👍
Sir, your content is wonderful! Thank you for sharing your knowledge and passion. I’m looking forward to reading along as your channel continues to unfold.
Thank you for feeding my brain!
What a good episode! You have a way of presenting confusing facts that builds upon previous facts, and in a conversational manner. And that is exactly the reason i know next to nothing about this kind of history... my junior high teachers nearly 60 years ago sounded so bored, and then we were. I will be following along with you.
Thank you.
That was a fascinating educational video Robert, I know you teaching history but only few can teach in a way that is gripping, that you want know more. I am living so close to the Italian Boarder and never have been to Rome, other cities yes but not rome. Later this year I am planning to go to Italy and I weill definitely go to Rome this time.
Very timely I am currently reading Caesar by Adrian Goldworthy so will get a little intro while waiting for Augustus to come in.
Thanks for doing this.
I have purchased the Goldsworthy book, thank you
I could listen to you talk all day. You have a talent for getting across all the important points for a beginner to understand. I had never intended to read such a biography, thinking it beyond my grasp. But I'm off to buy the Everitt right away to see how I get on. Thanks for explaining the background and lighting my enthusiasm. Much appreciated. Shell.
Thanks, Robert.
Nice setup to Ancient Rome. I'm about 30% into Augustus bio by Everitt and enjoying it. 😊
Your uploads along side Malcom Guite’s are my favorite to tune into with a cup of coffee. You guys have become my safe space.
Thanks for the vids. God Bless you Robert
Thank you for the compliment. I'm a great admirer of Malcom, and to be reckoned among his company is high praise indeed. Thank you again, and God bless.
Excellent video. Thank you
Great video Bob. Looking forward to future posts. I’m enjoying my book by Everitt.
I feel like I just audited a college lecture😂. Loved it!
Excited to take part in this reading journey! In April I will be walking the length of Hadrian's wall; do you have any recommendations for a biography of Hadrian?
There are a number of Hadrian bios, many of them fairly dry and academic. However, there is an excellent work of historical fiction I recommend: "Memoirs of Hadrian" by Marguerite Yourcenar. It's a fictionalized bio but very well researched.
@@RobertGReaderofBooks-r3p Looks good, I'll definitely give it a read!
Looking forward to watching the rest of this, I only just now watched the beginning. Just wanted to say that I think there is archeological evidence for habitation on the Roman Hills as early as the 10th century bc?
Interesting. I know there's evidence in other parts of Latium for earlier habitation, but wasn't aware of anything atop the Palatine. I'll take a closer look. Thanks for the info!
@ Ah missed that you were talking specifically about the Palatine, my apologies. I have been always taught about atcheological evidence ‘in the hills’, so it might not have been on the Palatine. Listening to the rest of your video right now: excellent summary! Always tricky when talking about such a vast amount of time.