A clip from episode “60. Vercingetorix Rising” of The March of History podcast. The point being made here is that the conquered peoples of the Roman Empire, in this case the Gauls, were not innocent peaceful tribes living in harmony until the evil Romans showed up one day to subjugate…
Marcus Porcius Cato’s (otherwise known as Cato the Younger) thoughts on Pompey Magnus’ fortunes along with his desire to avoid bloodshed in the civil war. For Pompey and the Optimates this was a very unhelpful speech by Cato. Publicly questioning Pompey’s good fortune right when Caesar’s just crossed the Rubicon…
Julius Caesar’s campaign against Vercingetorix, the last great hope for Gallic liberty. To learn more about Julius Caesar, Vercingetorix and the fall of the Roman Republic listen to The March of History podcast here on this YouTube channel. Episode 1a. Marius vs. Sulla is the place to begin. . .…
This is a clip from episode 69 of The March of History podcast about Julius Caesar’s plan to defeat Pompey Magnus after crossing the crossing of the Rubicon. Give The March of History a listen to learn more about the life of Julius Caesar and the fall of the Roman…
This is a clip from episode 69 of The March of History podcast about the civil war that followed Julius Caesar’s crossing of the Rubicon. Give The March of History a listen to learn more about the life of Julius Caesar and the fall of the Roman Republic (link in…
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A clip from our most recent episode during the naval battle of the Siege of Massalia. The ancient sources routinely tell us that Julius Caesar’s veteran soldiers were a different breed. Fanatical in their devotion to Caesar and brutally tough when it came to combat. Listen to The March of…
Napoleon Bonaparte depicted as a modern day Caesar (modern in his own day that is). I came across this bust while exploring the Louvre in Paris. Napoleon was born on the island of Corsica where he spoke Italian before moving to France at the age of 9. In fact, he…
Hitler’s bunker in Berlin, Germany where Hitler and his wife Eva Braun committed suicide in the final days of WW2. . . . #berlin #berlin🇩🇪 #berlín #berlincity #berlintravel #berlinstreets #travelberlin #berlingram #berlinwall #germany #historypodcast #historybuff #historylovers #historylover #youtubechannels #holocaust #wwii #worldwar2 #worldwarii #ww2 #ww2history #wwiihistory #worldwar2history #worldwar #worldwartwo #darkhistory #historylesson…
At the end of episode 73 I read a quote from Cicero’s “On the Republic” where Cicero has Scipio Aemilianus floating in space looking down at the earth and out into the cosmos. I decided to create that image using AI and here are the various results. Yes, some do…
A religious procession makes its way down the streets of Valencia, Spain. Music and costumes accompany the parade as they march to the Valencia Cathedral to pick up their float depicting Jesus crucified on the cross. A large number of people work together to lift this massive float and march…
Semana Santa (Holy Week) is typically a time of grand religious processions in Andalusia, Spain complete with bands, candles, incense, religious robes and massive crowds. When I filmed this in 2021, due to Covid-19, these processions were canceled. Luckily for us, the religious statues and litters were all displayed in…
Semana Santa is typically a time of grand religious processions in Andalusia, Spain complete with bands, candles, incense, religious robes and massive crowds. When I filmed this video in 2021, due to Covid-19, these processions had been canceled. Luckily, the religious statues and litters were all displayed in the local…
When monsoon rains hit Northeastern Spain, the Sicoris River floods, obliterating both of Julius Caesar's bridges. Now stranded in a narrow strip of land between two flooded rivers, Caesar soon runs out of food and his troops begin to starve. Finding himself in an increasingly desperate situation, Caesar must find…
Julius Caesar’s crossing of the Rubicon according to the ancient biographer Suetonius. Suetonius, as you may have noticed, mixes a little mythology into his Rubicon crossing. If you want to know why Julius Caesar made this fateful decision, listen to The March of History podcast, here on YouTube or on…
If you want to learn more about the world of Ancient Rome and the life of Julius Caesar check out The March of History podcast (here on YouTube or any podcast platform). This is a deep dive podcast on Julius Caesar and the fall of the Roman Republic. It’s a…
Give The March of History podcast a listen if you want to learn more about the life of Julius Caesar and d the fall of the Roman Republic. You can find it right here on my channel (I’m the host). . . . #ancientrome #romanhistory #romanempire #travelitaly #romanforum #italytravel #travelrome…
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Are you not entertained??? Well if not, then check out The March of History podcast (here on this channel or your favorite podcast platform). The March of History chronicles the life of Julius Caesar and the fall of the Roman Republic. This is a story as dramatic and entertaining as…
When Julius Caesar crossed the Rubicon, he famously showed clemency to his political enemies. In a world accustomed to brutality and violence, this was a shock. People couldn’t believe it at first, it seemed too strange to be true. Empathy and mercy for enemies was a foreign concept. Julius Caesar…
Welcome to the Island of Capri, where the views are to die for 😂😵 Episode 72. The Killing Zone is out now!⚔️ Tap the link in my bio to listen. 🎧
Caius Marius was uncle to Julius Caesar and one of Rome’s greatest generals. His career had a massive impact on the Roman Republic in ways both positive and negative. Check out episode “1a. Marius vs. Sulla” (linked to this short) of The March of History podcast for the full story…
