Not to mention this antidote is widely accepted to be blatant propaganda...

Because he was a slaver. That is the only reason that someone aspires to be that much of a piece of shit.

Sulla for President

Most historians are not true historians I see a lot who are biased you can't be a true historian if you're biased about anything or anyone from history this however is not biased and believe me you can tell by just listening to them this guy is straight forward and no excuses made up I like that

Alex, u are the man. The way u break down world events and make them easy to understand,is a skill

Caesar also leverages harassing and threatening senators during his triumvirate with Crassus and Pompey Magnus in order to force their legislation through. Hence the warning popularly attributed to Sulla when he pardons Caesar saying that he sees Marius amplified in Caesar. And it would prove to be true that Caesar would turn out not only to be above strong-arming tactics but also much more belligerent behavior in order to achieve his political goals. Really enjoying these shorts! Although I don’t hero worship the man in any way, something we should all be cautious of doing, his is such a great story; one I never tire of hearing.

"O tempora ! O mores !" I remember it from a book we had at home. Fond childhood memories.

Narrator veers off into pointlessness once in a while here.. But many good lessons for us here.

I reject the notion that Cataline was a villain . Lucius Sergius was a populari who attempted to root out the rampant corruption and abuse the optimates were wallowing in . I see Caraline as a Luigi Mangione type who sought to bring justice at the point of a sword since that was the only way justice was ever going to come to the depraved Roman Republic .

The war between Sulla and Mithradates is epic history that gets very little coverage.

Pure speculation based on no evidence

yes hello

A man's glory is his strength , a womans glory is her hair , a childs glory is his father. Strength of character is more important than strength of arm. Try some American heros like the cowboys , Davy Crockett , Jim Bowie , Jim Bridger , Daniel Boone. Men who built America . In a hero we see some image of both GOD and father. But you deep 6 any hope of that understanding

Great work man i really enjoyed it

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Where can u find these full sit downs ? Also if they are on the channel And I’m Some how missing them just reply with “ur a idiot “

Romans would laugh at our politicians and world leaders.

Nietszche was cringe

Where is this conversation from ?

Yeah, much funnier in Latin.

Great stuff, Alex! It would help to visualize if you included a map of the area.....

Where is the evidence for him deserting because of "how his people were being treated" ? Soldiers deserted for a myriad of reasons, and that particular reason fits all too conveniently with the romantic narrative of Spartacus as the "noble freedom fighter" - a narrative frequently assigned to historical figures who may have been little more than opportunistic common criminals. I've also heard what sounds to me the more plausible story-line that after deserting he became a bandit and highwayman before being captured and indentured as a gladiator.

Cost of Glory, would you ever consider covering the Iliad, or compose some sort of parallel lives, but based on the Trojan War heros and classical antiquity? Though they are legendary personas, I think it be fascinating to cover those men of the days of Agamemnon. It could be a mini series like 5 mins long hahah. I enjoy your content 👍

I was just thinking of asking if u could do a Crassus style/ length video covering Spartacus or any of the Servile wars

Started watching your video's after watching the Historia Civilis video on Vercingetorix (for like the 30th time) and seeing a suggestion for your most recent Caesar videos. You have, in the past 2 weeks, become my new favourite youtuber. Thanks for doing what you do! Love the personality you add to your videos.

If its the new movie it was bullshit and naked butt. Spartacus was born into Slavery , trained as a Gladiator. If he was in the Roman army so was i. Kirk Douglas as Spartacus is much more believable then you , but the fact is i frist read of him in a history book printed sometime between 1900 and 1920 Before your bullshit Revisionist history.

What I've learned from Cost of Glory so far (day 3 of listening) : trust no man, unless his name is Sertorius.

Spartacus reminds jews and communist (same thing) of their nation’s physical prowess Who are of course all jacked revolutionary soldiers, workers and peasants who are of course not gay at all.

Great insights love this channel man keep it up

01:54:06 He was a CONSUL of Rome!

Love Barry Strauss

Great insights here for sure!

In the end Sulla was the Gladius in the Hand of the Status Quo. Nothing less, nothing more. BUT .... the populares where a fucking catastrophy at that point. Marius was suffering from dementia and died. His son only knew how to butcher and people like Norbanus and Cinna had nothing to offer. It was over. Instead of being bitchy after the war against Iugurtha Marius should have mentored Sulla.

Think of Agesilaus when life feels like you are facing a never ending series of disasters, when even your victories bring new problems. I missed that message the first time.

Im glad that u started posting short form content. It would def help with ur channel growth

This podcast is BRILLIANT. I love Greco-Roman History. I've read "De Bello Gallico", and now I'm reading Thucydides' "History of the Peloponnesian War". I've lived in Magna Graecia (nowadays Calabria) and I'm currently in Greece, working for an American company. I will definitely recommend this channel and this might very well be the first time I'll be supporting a KZbin channel. Thank you so much for the captivating storytelling style. I'm hooked. From Thessaloniki 🇬🇷, with love.

In the same vein, Hesiod and Homer set the foundations for modern soap operas, which is hard to deny in light of the described behavior of the gods and mythic figures.

You're better than Carlin. Best version of the punic wars I've ever heard

That’s cool Fidel Castro wrote about him while in prison ..Spartacus definitely left a great legacy that freedom fighters can really get behind..

The communist like Spartacus because the two statues of slaves breaking their chains , one black one white. Again in the camp all the goods were shared , food and clothing anything else taken as booty of life's necessities. Communist would see this as their ideals working in the real world , however under wartime conditions rationing also works which would never be tolerated in peace time.

Conversely, why do non commos dislike anti slavers? I doubt that it's just communists that like Spartacus and his ilk.

Alas for Sparta the only man who would make the changes for it's continuation without losing the bonds of it's ideals. who remained as uncurrupted in terms of personal gain. Lisandros. The only one who could have turned around the 'lame kingship' was wasted. Only reagent Pausaneas and Leonithas, for me at different times could be mentioned in his company amongst the Lakothemones

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Great clip! Yes!

Barry Strauss is awesome. Highly recommend his books "Ten Caesars" and "The Death Of Caesar".

God now we are listening to how Caesar built a bridge, what next, what Caesar ate for breakfast. Quit putting our scraps for the Populares, give us the traditional ways of Glory, be a Cato and get back to what makes you great, don't' destroy your glorious creation with pandering to the masses of Plebs who demand content continuously.

Your new uploads are great. I think it would be a great idea for you to post short form content in KZbin Shorts to attract them to your longer content.

College Caesar be like: *How Caesar Crammed the Entire Syllabus (in Just 10 Hours)*

Another perfect example of human ingenuity.its amazing what we can do when all pulling in one direction for one purpose. Wish todays politicians would take notice. Then again, we have no Julius Caesar