Claudius is fastly becoming one of my favorite people to learn about. Probably the most humane and down to earth, of all the emperors.
@Mr_Bob_Loblaw3 ай бұрын
He had a bunch of ppl who worked in the Roman circus put to death bc they screwed up the production of an event.
@dothejive3 жыл бұрын
Just finished reading I, Claudius and watching the bbc series, I'm addicted to this stuff! Great podcast
@fartakiss9595 Жыл бұрын
I don't think people realize how much of a hindrance a studders can be, especially in a place like Rome, were your ability to speak, is as important, as your ability to govern, compounded by the fact that Claudius had to be in the public eye, as a leader. The true story of Claudius must have been an inspirational one, as the story of King George from, "The Kings Speech".
@Jabranalibabry Жыл бұрын
Check out the BBC series I, Claudius; it's great
@tomdudley53147 жыл бұрын
I tried listening to this podcast whilst at work, I soon found myself listening to the podcast more intently than my work! So I now listen to the podcasts for weekend listening! Great material, excellent narration and refinement of historical records! Great series!
@-timaeus-97817 жыл бұрын
I know, it had the same effect on me when I first came across it. I ended up listening to the episodes several times each in the process of compiling them for KZbin. :)
@david101019612 жыл бұрын
imho that's a very good summary on the life of dear old Uncle Claudius. It seems so impossibly unlikely that a man so apparently lacking in self-confidence, qualification, single minded ambition, and afflicted with conspicuous physical weaknesses was able to gain, and then retain for as long as 13 years, the position of the most powerful person in the 'known' world, especially given that life in the imperial Roman household in the first century was a precarious occupation. But then as the saying goes, sometimes truth can be stranger than fiction.
@lambrosk37902 жыл бұрын
I’m hooked on this history of Rome too! Been listening for years , replaying each before sleep.
@funfact86606 жыл бұрын
Poor Uncle Claudius
@jaiclary84233 жыл бұрын
Just to be absolutely clear about it, I have *not* listened to this particular episode 4 times. Also why is it every time I listen to this I find another reason to love Uncle Claudius?!??
@jacobsoltero28726 жыл бұрын
Claudius is my 2nd favorite Princips in the Pax Romana because ge proved everyone sorely wrong and that is just amazing. Success is the best revenge.
@-timaeus-97816 жыл бұрын
I agree. He is underrated.
@5cohana6 жыл бұрын
He was sort of like a real life Tyrion from GoT.
@shaundavenport6213 жыл бұрын
Exactly. Everyone overlooked the non-threathening Claudius.Either extremely lucky or a master tactision!
@geordiejones56182 жыл бұрын
After Augustus, it seems only Claudius was able to keep his sanity in this dynasty but only bc he was never even considered a possible ruler.
@Jabranalibabry Жыл бұрын
I think more than that he was smart and a lot closer to Augustus' earlier years than even he realized. Both were book smart rather than militarily talented and used their strengths carefully.
@dextergeorge66417 ай бұрын
@@Jabranalibabry If only Claudius had an Agrippa-style military right hand would be up there with the greatest
@Jabranalibabry7 ай бұрын
@@dextergeorge6641 totally, bro, and it also comes to show you that the fact that he didn't have such talented leaders around him was because of the structural weakness in the Roman imperial set up as such leaders tended to usually usurp power sometimes even unwillingly
@KyleDB1504 жыл бұрын
Hang on, there was a guy named Gaius Rebellius Plottus? He sounds suspicious to me
@EinFelsbrocken2 жыл бұрын
Not as sus as impostorius sussius amogus
@dragonforks932 жыл бұрын
What about Sillius Soddus and Biggus Dickus?
@blindthrall Жыл бұрын
@@dragonforks93Do not impugn my beloved wife, Incontinentia.
@RoboBoddicker7 жыл бұрын
A conspiracy led by Gaius Rebelius Plotus? Who coulda seen that coming?? lmao
@Maceta4446 жыл бұрын
Copydot I fucking died when he mentioned that hahaha
@conagherdenson21946 жыл бұрын
BenkethePirate sounds like a warhammer 40k character
@funfact86606 жыл бұрын
I know
@glynwigley15815 жыл бұрын
If you knew your Roman history properly you'd know his name was actually Gaius Rubellius Plautus.
@tomcarroll23125 жыл бұрын
@@glynwigley1581 You're a bit of a twat aren't you?
@muricamarine94738 жыл бұрын
i wanted you to know that -i love you man, this is fantastic
@forgetfulfunctor14 жыл бұрын
27:00 that's a paraphrasing of a Simpsons line, maybe vice versa. Groundskeeper Willie was like, brothers and sisters are natural enemies...like Scots and irishmen...or Scots and japanese...or scots and other scots. DAMN SCOTS. THEY ROONED SCOTLAND.
@romulusnuma1166 жыл бұрын
I feel so bad for Claudius.
@ChrisZukowski886 жыл бұрын
Romulus Numa poor guy had no luck with women, everybody wanted to use him to gain power.
@Botkilla2K126 жыл бұрын
Romulus Numa What’s really sad is even after he proved himself everyone refused to believe that he was capable of anything.
@MrArby3436 жыл бұрын
Romulus Numa If only we could go back and convince The Divine Augustus to adopt Claudius & groom him to be Emperor. . Though Heirs around the Princeps seemed to die, tragically. ...
@conagherdenson21946 жыл бұрын
Eric Beres Jr. Probably best to leave it alone, lest something go wrong and Caligula live for 40 years
@Hugh_Morris4 жыл бұрын
@@MrArby343 I don't think Augustus would have allowed someone with such disabilities to be Princeps, it looked bad on the entire family.
@shaundavenport6213 жыл бұрын
Apart from Ceaser facing down Sulla I've never heard of anyone courting their own demise as enthusiastically as Messalina.
@herbthompson8937 Жыл бұрын
Caesar faced Sulla?? I was always under the impression other people faced Sulla on his behalf
@Jabranalibabry Жыл бұрын
@@herbthompson8937 he's referring to Caesar's refusal to divorce his first wife on Sulla's orders; that was a very public move which clearly put him danger as he was related to Marius
@herbthompson8937 Жыл бұрын
@@Jabranalibabry that was after Sulla was already convinced not to kill him though, wasnt it?? i looked at that situation as Caesar just doubling down on his gift of living, knowing he had people, even some of Sullas closest friends, there to talk Sulla down.
@Jabranalibabry Жыл бұрын
@@herbthompson8937 as far as I remember, bro, that happened after Caesar's refusal and during this time Sulla was going around proscribing anyone who'd even smiled at Marius lol it was one of the few times when Caesar did something which showed no practical benefit. Caesar was young at the time which was why he wasn't named in the first few lists. After this defiance he was named and then his mom petitioned Sulla to reconsider, which he eventually did.
@herbthompson8937 Жыл бұрын
@@Jabranalibabry fuck, you are right, i was definitely under the impression that Sulla demanded the divorce after he was talked down on killing him. thanks for the clarification!!!
@nachiuslafachius54754 жыл бұрын
I've listened to all of these at least ten times all the way through
@mosart70254 жыл бұрын
You almost have to, to absorb all the info (and humor) being dispersed!
@nachiuslafachius54754 жыл бұрын
@@mosart7025 I love Mike's style on all this stuff,Its the perfect medium between a history channel documentary that is near informationless and the pure information of like Tacitus
@staygoldponyboy88813 жыл бұрын
Snap! Been listening to it over n over since I found it four years ago. The subject matter is awesome but it's Mike Duncan's delivery that does it for me, so warm, friendly and inviting. A triumph.
@SMC01ful7 жыл бұрын
The brilliant, "I Claudius" series ironically was played as black comedy. The actors had a great time portraying the characters and understood the comedic value of the times. Indeed, they pushed it quite a bit and the director who was determined not to make a cock up like previous productions agreed with them. Usually, actors running stuff makes productions turn to shit. Luckily, these guys were totally professional. Hence, the humour is seamlessly blended into a very tight script. As a result, the dialogue feels strangely authentic and the emotions real. They didn't have any idea how it would work out until they saw the final product. After all these years it's still superb and I'd watch it at least twice a year.
@glynwigley15815 жыл бұрын
The actors didn't play it as a black comedy. They originally didn't know how to approach it, and the director told them to play it like the Imperial Family were the Mafia.
@marrrtin4 жыл бұрын
I'd agree, and recommend Timaeus to watch the BBC production of "I, Claudius", as well as read Robert Graves' original, which highlighted the many comedic ironies of Claudius' life. As for the actors, Derek Jacobi in the title role and John Hurt as Caligula were standout performances, probably not improved by Rowan Atkinson or Ricky Gervais. Having said all that, I really enjoy these podcasts.
@seriouslyyoujest17713 жыл бұрын
I’m back to do it all again. I love this series. If travel ever begins again, and you have History of Rome tours I would like to go on one. Or just island hop in Greece.
@tjeuclaessen6 жыл бұрын
In re naming a veteran's colony after Agrippina the Younger, apparently the German city of Cologne was originally founded and named Colonia Agrippinensis during Claudius' reign. (Hence Cologne (Köln) < Colonia)
@compier125 жыл бұрын
Mathias Claessen that’s interesting, thanks!
@EinFelsbrocken2 жыл бұрын
Man; one could think after decades of loyal service to the empire and proven competence people would cut him a break...but nooo
@Jabranalibabry Жыл бұрын
They didn't know when something good was going for them lol
@chasemaurer27282 жыл бұрын
Love this series so much!
@hendersongalbreath10725 жыл бұрын
"I know! Justice! Damndest thing I've ever seen."
@jacobsoltero28726 жыл бұрын
FAVORITE PRINCEPS: 1. TRAJAN-AUGUSTUS (TIED) 2. CLAIDIUS 3. MARCUS ARELUS 4. AURELIAN 5. ANTONINUS PIUS 6. TITUS-NERVA(TIED) 7. VESPASIAN 8. CONSTANTINE I 9. HADRIAN 10. MAJORIAN(Because he could have been a great restorer like Aurelian.)
@-timaeus-97816 жыл бұрын
I would put Marcus Aurelius higher if it weren't for his persecution of the Christians. Consequently I would put Constantine higher on the list as it is since he legalized Christianity once and for all.
@mikewilliams2585 жыл бұрын
If Trajan and Augustus are tied, Claudius is 3rd, not second.
@vespasianflaviustheemperor79014 жыл бұрын
#7? you gotta be kidding .
@Argos-xb8ek4 жыл бұрын
I too am a fan of Trajan
@TheJulior19834 жыл бұрын
Amazing podcast.
@diarradunlap93375 жыл бұрын
I suspect that Livia, many years prior, knew more about Claudius' actual abilities than she let on.
@thomsbooth4906 Жыл бұрын
Claudius surprised everyone. Nobody expected anything from him. Everyone just wanted him to keep his head down, do what he was told and give the Empire some time to recover while a better candidate for Emperor could be found. I think of him as the "Harry Truman" of the Empire.
@garboil3 жыл бұрын
My favorite W quote! 👍
@talkingheaded3 жыл бұрын
1.33.42 there is a guy called Gaius Rebellius Plottus and guess what he did?
@Woman_in_the_Wilderness4 жыл бұрын
These are REALLY good - thank you for uploading!
@stephendean28963 жыл бұрын
Her character points to all three.
@kevinc8098 ай бұрын
Messalina did have blood ties. She was a grandaughter of Augustus's sister Octavia and Mark Antony.
@rascalferret8 ай бұрын
Appreciate CC ...
@VADY2B6 жыл бұрын
it seems like whoever was next to rule the empire in rome, no matter who it was, they were subjected to slander and ridicule which eventually led to death. coming into a seat of power and dealing with and serving politicals who've already killed half of your family off. straight madness! and to think this is only the stuff they were allowed to document.
@jacobsoltero28726 жыл бұрын
MY OPINION WORST PRINCEPS: 1. CALIGULA-ELAGABALUS (TIED) 2. NERO-GALERIUS (TIED) 3. COMMODUS 4. HORONIUS 5. CARACALLA 6. CONSTIUS I 7. TIBERIUS 8. GETA 9. ROMULUS(Last One) 10.DIOCLETIAN (Founder of the feutal system.) Why not: DOMITIAN (I honestly like this guys reign he was an efective ruler and autocrat, and wasn't even a bloodthirsty shit hole he was just the apitemy of a tyrant and a good one at that.)
@-timaeus-97816 жыл бұрын
Good list . Personally I would put Diocletian a bit higher on the list. I'd probably put him at 5 and Caracalla at 10.
@EinFelsbrocken2 жыл бұрын
Elagabalus was obviously S-Tier emperor on par with Trajan my dude smh
@rigulur2 жыл бұрын
blessed uncle Claudius!
@fiddleriddlediddlediddle8 ай бұрын
I am desperate to see Ricky Jervais star as the Roman Emperor now.
@John-115 Жыл бұрын
Great work thanks!
@fartakiss9595 Жыл бұрын
22:00 slick bush reference
@greyinglis75704 жыл бұрын
I'd much rather be in the Claudius court then any other Emperor. Would have been a lite harted comedy most of the time.
@Figgy_Tree2 жыл бұрын
Nobody rules alone, so what if Claudius or any emperor relied on his advisors, that's their job.
@CaracalKeithraffertyАй бұрын
Best opening ever! XD
@stevenchurch11638 жыл бұрын
I see the area between black and caspian seas called Iberia which I associate with hispania, was that the old name for It? Really enjoy listening to these...
@-timaeus-97818 жыл бұрын
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kingdom_of_Iberia
@stevenchurch11638 жыл бұрын
thanks...
@-timaeus-97818 жыл бұрын
Steven Church I had never heard of it either. It is strange that it would have have the same name as the Iberian peninsula though.
@stevenchurch11638 жыл бұрын
it is odd, maybe some sort of emigration would explain it--btw if you haven't read Colleen McCullough's masters of rome series of novels they're great, she has some out of the box notions including that Sulla's first wife was a julia, possibly closely related to Marius' Julia which would explain their early association and also why Sulla went easy on Caesar and his family during his dictatorship...
@colonelcarrillo51317 жыл бұрын
Same here, there's also an "Albania" in the Caucasus if I'm not mistaken.
@lowersaxon3 жыл бұрын
Did you know that Nero was head of RFD, the department launched by Augustus back then. Some say they love burning scenes still today.
@jacksonlamme6 жыл бұрын
Very good work!
@lesliewatkins60114 жыл бұрын
G.W. Bush quote is hilarious! Quite possibly the funniest moment I've come across listening to these podcasts. Anybody else notice the weird pitch change in his voice at 1:19:06? Then it just gradually & inconspicuously goes back down to normal pitch at 1:19:12? lolol ok
@Woman_in_the_Wilderness4 жыл бұрын
Hahaha YES!!! 😆
@barrywalls71753 жыл бұрын
Just a dodgy edit
@tessierashpoolmg7776 Жыл бұрын
Great Ceasar's ghost!
@Endgame707 Жыл бұрын
Nero Was Micronesian 🇫🇲
@honda63533 жыл бұрын
How I miss the Republic
@Martin-jk2ng Жыл бұрын
We're all known a Messalina or an Agrippina in our time, am I right?
@randombencounter2638 жыл бұрын
Will you cover Byzantium all the way up to 1453 as part of Roman history?
@-timaeus-97818 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching :) This series ends with Romulus in 476 AD. His deposition by Odoacer traditionally marks the end of the Western Roman Empire, the fall of ancient Rome, and the beginning of the Middle Ages in Western Europe.
@randombencounter2638 жыл бұрын
Okay, I figured that but I still had to ask. I really enjoy this show so I guess I was hoping for another 1400 years worth of it.
@PennyCilllin7 жыл бұрын
+Ben Kielar Thanks to a kind person posting in the comments, I was made aware of the podcast series History of Byzantium by, I think, the same author. There does appear to be a charge for each episode, but I shall be looking further into that once I'm done re-listening to and delighting in this awesome History of Rome series for the umpteenth time. www.thehistoryofbyzantium.com/category/podcast/
@tommyodonovan38836 жыл бұрын
Some historians say that the Eastern Roman Empire fell in the early 1200's...when Constantinople fell to and was sacked (burned the greatest library since Alexandria's) by the Venetian and their Frankish War Dogs during the 3rd Crusade.
@TheHomelessDreamer5 жыл бұрын
@@PennyCilllin Mike Duncan did History of Rome (and the subsequent Revolutions podcast,) Robin Pierson did Byzantium podcast, though in the same style. Thanks for sharing the link.
@twoglcox8 ай бұрын
If you love this episode and want more check put Robert Graves book on Claudius. The series "I Claudius" is bases on the book.
@incompetentobjectivist38502 жыл бұрын
Subtitles give us that great English leader 'Toga Dumbness', later saluted by Bluto Cocainus Humourous!
@insertgenericnamehere77745 жыл бұрын
No episode next week?! I thought that was the bad consequence D:
@TheHomelessDreamer5 жыл бұрын
Considering Mike Duncan completed this particular podcast in 2012 and Timeus made sure, to my gratitude, to post every single one, I don't think you need to worry. FYI, between this series and the Revolutions one, Mike did actually take several breaks, usually through the holidays, but we don't have to worry about it.
@Pandacous6 жыл бұрын
Claudius was like the only good princeps since the original at this point its a wonder the people didn’t just turn on the new empire idea after caligula
@-timaeus-97816 жыл бұрын
Yeah, you have to wonder why they didn't realize sooner that giving that much power to one individual might not be the best idea. Especially since Rome had forbid kings for centuries for that express point, then they just switch over to an empire for the second half. Sometimes it makes you feel nostalgic for the old republic days.
@Pandacous6 жыл бұрын
- Timaeus - dude I didn’t expect you to respond lol Yeah totally agree btw love the series So fascinating
@obaolori6 жыл бұрын
it probably shows that there was also rememberance of the warlords from marius over sulla to caesar also that the system set up by agustus was so intricate that it could survive one bad priceps after another also in imitating the old republican ways
@Pandacous6 жыл бұрын
obaolori yeah things had to be really really bad under the republic
@benquinney27 жыл бұрын
Roman law
@Paddythelaad11 ай бұрын
Gaius Rebellious Plottus? Letters sent to him by a mother planning a rebellious plot?
@Retro7769110 ай бұрын
Claudius Was American 🇺🇸
@Opt1mu5Pr1m3M92 жыл бұрын
Im too high right now, It sounded like he said buddies name was "Gaeus Rebellius Plotus" I swear thats what it sounds like.
@joelkavanagh14642 жыл бұрын
,,, me too,, re missing claudius ...
@Vercingetorix.Fantasia Жыл бұрын
I fn lost it at Gaius rebellious plotus ! Is that a real name !
@andrewsylvia77746 жыл бұрын
What happened at 1:19:09
@evanwahlin6 жыл бұрын
Helium baloon
@dramlamb51964 жыл бұрын
It is fairly likely that the original recording didn't include the phrase "a scandalous move in the patriarchal ancient world that would have reflected terrible on Rome" and it was added later for the sake of clarity.
@jhonfamo84122 жыл бұрын
Those poor elephants
@BasedPeanutButterEnjoyer4 жыл бұрын
1:34:46 Julia Agrippina Didn’t Kill Herself.
@jonny-b4954 Жыл бұрын
21:58 hahaha fuckin classic George W Bush quote. Hilarious. I still remember when he said that as a teenager.
@Danaluni59 Жыл бұрын
their marriage was a Sham da damn damn… 37:10
@saradolphin3242 Жыл бұрын
Sounds Like America 2023!!!
@zaboomafool19113 жыл бұрын
It's kind of interesting the son and grandson of Germanicus were uniquely terrible emperors
@paulrosa61733 жыл бұрын
Nero was what used to be called a "Momma's boy". He sounds like he was totally dominated by his mother and had no real relation to his adopted step father. (I have read accounts that he was taken out by his male friends , when he was on his own and shown how to be a kick ass roman male. BTW - If the "wicked step mother" motif is common in the histories it was also probably true. I don't h think Nero had the hots for his mother. H4e seems to not have noticed she was a good looking woman until he saw her naked dead body. And by rights , she should have been executed by him when he attained the throne she wanted for him because she did, after all, kill his adopted father. .She was not a nice lady. Perhaps he didn't know she had murdered
@dominicp9296 Жыл бұрын
Claudius I'm not sure why he was hated but he was actually not a bad emperor at all. Think about lots of the others total psychos killing anyone or partying bankrupting the empire. I just don't know why Roman's didn't like him it's crazy to me. And even some other videos I see they put him down fully
@SKILLIUSCAESAR Жыл бұрын
Was he hated? I feel like he just got kinda bullied, like the nerd with a stutter on the playground…
@sjoerdpasterkamp9826 Жыл бұрын
what rise of nero, he ruled only 3 years what was a continious downfall the real ruler during the claudian era was Seneca the liittle tailor
@darioplant80295 жыл бұрын
I cant the maps on the website. Any clues?
@TheHomelessDreamer5 жыл бұрын
Website is now defunct. Thankfully, Timaeus made sure to include a map with each of his uploads, of which we can all be grateful.
@sugarnads Жыл бұрын
Camel oh den um. Thames is temmz.
@EPICDZN3 жыл бұрын
1:13:00
@violetrose4153 жыл бұрын
17:40
@ernimuja69912 жыл бұрын
Claudius is basically Tyrion from Game of Thrones.
@aliencat8556 Жыл бұрын
You should be writing for any history story, oh wait, you are
@Belisarius5364 жыл бұрын
No chance, at your casting of Ricky gervais. He doesn't have depth as an actor to play such a part. Also he doesn't like slapstick and it has been subject to his own parody. I would argue if you are to apply slapstick comedy to I,Claudius that you have missed the point of the book. The only credence here, that I do hear is: you telling of some of the history. But this is just you giving exposition of the already pre-established facts only. This just cheapens Robert Graves' work in my opinion and is just another idea to turn another classic story and piece of fine literature in to a Hollywood stage show and making it more relatable to the masses by converting it in to a slapstick comedy. I think if one wants to enjoy the story of a I, Claudius, then one has to only read the book and a diluted comedy of contemporary humour is not needed nor should it be applied.
@winstonmonster4 жыл бұрын
Or your description of GAAP...not technically accurate but generally accepted by your listeners
@violetrose4153 жыл бұрын
55:36
@danorthsidemang38342 жыл бұрын
I knew I didn't like you and the first two minutes of this video illustrate why
@dominicp9296 Жыл бұрын
Lollll why? Did I miss something
@SKILLIUSCAESAR Жыл бұрын
@@dominicp9296 ikr
@jayrox17263 жыл бұрын
Also claudius was probably the only heterosexual emperor
@blindthrall Жыл бұрын
I love Agrippina's downfall. She was so sleazy and incompetent, plus in all likelihood killed the ultimate woobie Claudius, that her failure is deservedly delicious. Plus she reminds me of Cersei.
@isamendez60773 жыл бұрын
Learning about history don't used against me witch hunt Zopi
@Andrew-m1v7h3 ай бұрын
You think he was poisoned? Clearly youre an insane conspiracy theorist lol
@goodsolonius73053 жыл бұрын
You believe Agrippina poisoned Claudius? Oh so you’re a conspiracy theorist
@-V-_-V-2 жыл бұрын
I like listening to later episodes of this podcast, but he mostly just seems to be reading Wikipedia on this one. Don't believe me go read the wiki yourself.
@shadetreader Жыл бұрын
Ricky Gervais = 👎
@jc.connor58824 жыл бұрын
I'm hooked on your history of Rome. Its excellent. Keeping me sane during covid19 lockdown.
@luciusgarvous4 жыл бұрын
Same. Been listening every day
@KhalDrogo764 жыл бұрын
Agree it’s fantastic
@mattsmith37503 жыл бұрын
Still keeping me sane in second lockdown!
@cuddlesandkafka3 жыл бұрын
I'm thinking about sending Duncan a few bucks as thanks for exactly this reason--that, or sub to his new stuff, which Timaeus's upload is teaching me to expect to be excellent.
@amb-yz9ee3 жыл бұрын
@@cuddlesandkafka I’m going to do this, he’s help me fill the hours, and I know this isn’t his channel
@violetrose4153 жыл бұрын
45:30
@Viktors6333 жыл бұрын
1:11:00
@autisticusmaximus26735 жыл бұрын
These podcasts are so comfy
@jarlborg15315 жыл бұрын
Aren't they. I fall asleep to them every night.
@autisticusmaximus26735 жыл бұрын
Jarl Borg haha damn. Same. Every night.
@Hugh_Morris4 жыл бұрын
@@jarlborg1531 me too, great listen
@Christiaanwebb4 жыл бұрын
Me too!
@paulgalligan19163 жыл бұрын
@@jarlborg1531 me too ha ha I thought I was the only one ..
@AJ_MUR4 жыл бұрын
0:00 - What, me Claudius? 21:09 - Take My Wife... Please (Claudius' Private Life) 45:30 - A Farewell to Claudius 1:11:24 - Smite My Womb (Rise of Nero and Fall of Agrippina)
@milica75226 жыл бұрын
G.W.Bush quote is my favourite part.
@sebjornsprauten14063 жыл бұрын
Hahaha i love that bush's version has become the official quote
@rebeccahaines98396 жыл бұрын
Gaius Sillius? More like Sillius Soddus. What a Mess(alina).
@rascalferret5 жыл бұрын
Bwian's father Naughtius Maximus of the Jerusalem guard, Pilate's gweat fwend Biggus Dickus of Wome, and his wife Incontinentia Buttocks...
@rebeccahaines98395 жыл бұрын
@@rascalferret Hail Theathar!
@hansratgeber43210 ай бұрын
I think Claudius considerable skills as a statesman came from his early scholarship and studying history during his youth. He was essentially a history nerd.
@saitdizdarevic35385 жыл бұрын
Claudias is really in my top 10 if not top 5 of all roman emperors. Obviously a Good guy. But it's easy to be a good guy in the roman empire, or hard? However you look at it. Relatively, he was a stand up dude.
@Argos-xb8ek4 жыл бұрын
He was a solid dude
@jhonfamo84122 жыл бұрын
He's was that dude. Thrust into hell really . A well decorated hell.
@Jabranalibabry Жыл бұрын
It's really hard being good especially when everyone wants your head. It's admirable that Claudius didn't turn cruel. He did his best which was much better than a lot of other Emperors. He definitely deserves a top spot.
@blindthrall Жыл бұрын
Guy probably signed a couple hundred death warrants, yet he still comes across as innocent. Princeps were hardcore.
@Jabranalibabry Жыл бұрын
@@blindthrall that's a hard job, mate, everyone trying to kill ya. Lol
@KhalDrogo764 жыл бұрын
I finally got around to watching "I, Claudius" so naturally I've been consumed with this type of content for weeks....this series is as high caliber as it gets; deftly laid out and very easy to listen to. Bravo!
@communityrags60482 жыл бұрын
"I, Claudius" rules... seen it 3 times now :)
@LuvBorderCollies6 жыл бұрын
A smart leader or administrator makes use of capable subordinates to help him look good.
@tommyodonovan38836 жыл бұрын
Andrew Carnegie said he credited his success in business to always employing people that were smarter than he.
@roleplay4humans9142 жыл бұрын
Claudius is an INSTANT baby face with me. People picking on him from birth? UGH I hope he leaves his mark on the world! Can't wait to find out. Thank you for existing!!
@G3orgianSoldier6 жыл бұрын
Camelodonum sounds so much like camelot.
@waltertaljaard14883 жыл бұрын
Nerds seemingly made good Roman emperors; Claudius and Marcus Aurelius