Julius Caesar: Rubicon to Rome

[@patricka.crawley6572]

Excellent. Accurate, eloquent and succinct. Perfectly narrated. I think this would readily lead viewers in to wanting to learn more about the historical detail.

[@OliverdeClisson]

stupid retarded computer processed/edited shit voice.

[@joshr8235]

@@OliverdeClisson 😏 Geez pal, keyboard rage or what? Ya don't care for the vid, fine, but no sense in making yourself look like an ass on your exit.

[@iandomorocks6731]

He mispronounced much of the latin

[@tombristowe846]

@@OliverdeClisson I agree with you, Graf Johann;and your choice of language made me laugh.

[@iliusha82]

suck what?

[@1wor1d]

I have read several books on Caesar and the late Republic, but these animated events in this video really help me understand why and how Caesar fought or won battles in the Civil War. They say a pictures worth a thousand words but each of your videos are worth at least a chapter of a book on Caesar!!

[@JackeyBoyyy]

Yeah the visuals added a lot to the video

[@strutter0505]

I could have watched it for 2 more hours and wouldnt complain a bit. Great narration.

[@johannesvanrijn8115]

Ta

[@FlashPointHx]

Nicely done, you’ve given this amazing and critical time period true justice. Love the animations

[@Syntagma]

thank you :)

[@FlashPointHx]

What program do you use? I need to find something that can render well in 3D@@Syntagma

[@Armorius2199]

Damn those animations are Amazing!

[@90AlmostFamous]

On the other hand why just not use games (AOE , total war) for visualizations

[@Proverbs_24-5]

@@90AlmostFamous Kings and Generals kind of do in a way.

[@brnesouthwest9915]

Yes a lot better than videoing it with Britain's toy soldiers!

[@martifontdecabaalba3952]

Incredible work! Sincerely, one of the best videos of strategy i've ever seen. The changing of maps, the narrator's voice and the own power of history combine into a really great video! Thanks for your work.

[@Syntagma]

thanks for the kind words :)

[@Flavius7]

One of the best channels for me! Your work is deeply appreciated! AVE!

[@Syntagma]

thank you :)

[@jaymurray4160]

AVE! ROMA INVICTA!

[@petercraig6990]

Thanks for beeing informative without talking nonstop without breathing. Those micro pauses are so important for the listener to be able to receive the information.

[@Captiiva]

What is fascinating is how Caesar was considered the "traitor" when basically the whole of mainland Rome sided with him. Pompey had orchastrated one event after another to try and secure his power and make it look like he was not doing it. Caesar was his biggest threat. The people chose Caesar and the rich chose Pompey.

[@protectdavidchasetaylor2144]

He was considered a traitor because he was illegally deposing the government and marching in the capital. The people liked Caesar because he was a populist and generally gave large amounts of money to the people. He was a traitor to the government and institutions who was loved by the people. Classic populism if you ask me. See Napoleon or Nayib Bukele

[@ufukhalatoglu1505]

If you are marching on them with thousands of men of course the people would side with you. I agree that there is a degree of hypocrisy on the side of the optimates but Caesar definetly was a traitor, there is no denying that.

[@priatalat]

It’s kinda like Trump today

[@hannibalburgers477]

​@@priatalatamerican moment. I love your collective egoism that you have to connect everything to your despicable politics/culture

[@coronin8587]

@@hannibalburgers477 being upset about how human brains work (making connections) is paramount to being upset that humans exist in the first place.

[@HistoryHouseProductions]

What an eloquent narrator voice.

[@amp8295]

I think he's done some work over at Simple History's channel as well

[@glynluff2595]

At last an accent I can understand!

[@COBRAWILLY05]

It’s sounds like the same one that is narrating the Rome show on Netflix

[@zyklonb.38]

@Larry Cavalli ''alea iacta est''

[@DesertAres]

Fantastic animations, clear vocals (for once without howling music in the background) and great detailed information and commentary.

[@RobbyHouseIV]

Thank you for this masterful overview of Ceasar's actions beyond the Rubicon. I learned a lot with this video and can't say enough good things about this information packed episode! Keep up the great work!

[@eldorados_lost_searcher]

"Seasons change. Snows melt."

[@marius3115]

"No ideea" :))

[@Jabranalibabry]

"Snows always melt. "

[@Jabranalibabry]

@CJ all you had to do was follow the damn train!

[@Jabranalibabry]

@CJ :D touche. Just couldn't resist, mate.

[@Marcus1Arelius3]

Marcus Antonius was the greatest character after Caesar’s death, ngl.

[@m.a.t2008]

thanks for the info! lots of other channels do not go in-depth on him going around italy seizing cities. They have him going straight to rome. I always thought once he crosses the Rubi, he went right to Rome with his legions.

[@stephanrichard7006]

I see a lot of historical videos on youtube and I can without a doubt say that this is one of the best. It is so expertly made it shook me. Well done!

[@wilquersondossantos9724]

I totally agree with you!

[@leemorganio8156]

That was really great, thank you. I have seen just about everythin on KZbin about Rome (or so it seems) but this is the first time that I have seen Caesar's march into Rome described in detail. Most videos usually just mention that Pompey fled to Greece and Caesar marched on Rome, and that's it. Great animations, please keep it up.

[@marcusaureliusantoninusaug2161]

My favourite historical format on youtube. Perfect mix between narration and animation.

[@philRminiatures]

An fascinating period, fantastic animations!👍

[@blaccbeard]

lol africans/muslims make up less than 2% of the population of Italy. And funnily enough Italy has ALWAYS had africans/arabs in it, even in Roman times. Rome even had African legions, some were even deployed as far north as Roman Britain. So keep blaming Italy being a shithole on the couple of minorities living there if you want. But it wasn't the Africans or Muslims who did shit like stealing bricks from the Great Coliseum to build their houses and letting it go into disrepair.

[@JamesX-y7d]

Though familiar with the significance of "crossing the Rubicon" since a child reading history books, I never learned about the intricacies and strategies involved in Caesar's consolidation of power in Italy. I love the use of the unit animations to give us a sense of manpower as it ebbed and flowed on either side. Like a table top game with toy soldiers. Great job, and very engaging!

[@mattpascarelli8766]

I wish you continued this series through until the ides of march. I love your take on the subject.

[@proteinkinazaA]

Yes most detailed depiction of civil war.

[@nativecenturion5411]

*The Legions approve and appreciate your diligent & lucid work! Carry on! Ave!* ☝👍

[@vinodvarghese78]

I stumbled upon your channel today. Awesome animation, spotless narration.....overall perfect presentation. Going to check out your other content. Cheers!

[@globalcombattv]

Hey glad you are back!

[@htf5555]

"He sits alone in RAVENNA! With one.... mutinous skeleton of a legion! And he dares to dictate terms to me!?"

[@annodomini7887]

Thank you for that! No matter how many times I read Caesar’s commentaries I always miss details.

[@mr.shorty5856]

I have to say this is the BEST video I have seen explaining Cesar's crossing of the Rubicon!!! The graphics are amazingly well done, it is very well narrated, and very informative while still staying interesting. I love it

[@MrExoticSnow]

I think Pompeii did not expect the well garrisoned cities to fall so quick without defence. It is very nice to see warfare while avoiding to blunder or sack cities.

[@Larsanator]

More to the point of your statement than the verbose Legio, This campaign was in Italy after all and the last thing Caesar needed was reports of his plundering to get out and cause rebellion rather than capitulation. You can't very well depend on your soldiers either who are from the regions that are plundered. In a short amount of time he demonstrated to the entirety of Rome's territory he was the best choice to lead. His downfall was his forgiveness. He was genuinely grieved when he got the report that Pompey had been summarily executed in Egypt. He should've done what Sulla and his own Grand Uncle Marius did and proscribe with ordered executions.

[@jessthehuman]

Absolutely! On a much grander scale, I've always understood that part of why Persia, Greece then Rome prospered as empires was because they largely left the the captured territories to continue their culture, religion, way of life etc Sharp contrast to say the Mongols or Germanic tribes like the Goths. Who may have swept large areas, but they could never "hold" territory. Interestingly, I think the latter type of 'enemy' is somewhat similar to modern Guerrilla warfare - Vietnam probably being the best example, where a well armed and disciplined force simply can't beat an enemy that doesn't fight on the same terms.

[@trueromancat7978]

PompeY. Gnaeus Pompeius Magnus. Pompeii is a city.

[@jacobgame2757]

Pompey was a respected general. He was very successful, but he was an offensive commander. All the respect he earned was from attacking, he didn't know how to defend successfully. So when Caesar attacked; Pompey didn't know what to do, the senate basically went "Your good at fighting, go fight Caesar" but he lacked any resources (including soliders) and he was out of his comfort zone. He was basically constantly trying to find a situation where he could attack instead of defend.

[@Gabsboy123]

This is more of a political conflict than a military one, and Caesar was just as an excellent statesman as he is a general.

[@jrsands]

Learned so much. Thanks!

[@GaryPansey]

Thanks!

[@Syntagma]

thanks a lot man :)

[@harrybarrow6222]

This is an excellent video! And it is the first time I have learned about the details of Caesar’s march to Rome. The style - little men moving on a stylised landscape - imparts a better understanding of strengths, movements, towns, than blocks on a map. I am now a subscriber. Thank you.

[@epictetusofhierapolis4461]

The animation showing the map layout of Italy brings everything to life and gives it a spatial meaning. And war, to be understood, must by spatially understood. Good job!

[@mattickista]

I am glad I subscribed to this channel

[@andrewpayne3997]

I love the graphics and detail and the video you got a subscriber on this one alone can't wait for more

[@Syntagma]

thanks and welcome to the channel :)

[@g1lbert]

This is absolutely magnificent. Please, continue

[@TheAidiwashere]

amazing visuals and commentary. Really makes you understand it

[@SgtFoster]

Wow this is great! I had no idea about any of this. I just assumed he crossed the Rubicon and a few days later walked into Rome…thanks for this. I was thinking when watching this, imagine what so many in the past such as Patton or Napoleon would have paid for such wonderful technology. My ONLY suggestion would be maybe a 60 second lesson in the beginning from that wonderful narrator explaining a little better what actually led up to the Senate’s anger at Caesar that started all this. Great job, thanks again & I can’t wait to see more of your stuff.

[@realpolitiksanta5980]

My God sir, please make more videos. You truly are gifted.

[@robotslug]

Great video! Love the graphics and easy to grasp explanation.

[@realpolitiksanta5980]

Great video!! Animation to die for. Great narration. Fascinating story.

[@davidhughes8357]

Where are you? These videos are some of best i have ever seen even after studying Roman military history for well over forty years.

[@artaxerxeseh30]

Most underrated video

[@Rikalonius]

This is awesome. What software are you using? I love this. The use of that simple map with good geological features really makes this whole section of the civil war very understandable. I love to to track Caesar's whole life in this way. I've spent some time using Google Earth to track his movements throughout his life.

[@Fujiwaramoguu]

CROSS THE RUBICON, DON! CROSS THE RUBICON, DON!

[@wilspu5590]

🙉

[@mysterious7563]

Animations are just amazing, better than any other youtube channel

[@SamuBlackeart]

I really like this type of format, pleas produce more

[@Syntagma]

will do, this campaign type videos will continue for sure

[@JorgePicco]

OK. I'm going to watch all of your videos right now.

[@2len6]

Fantastic work, guys! Clio bless you!

[@Syntagma]

thanks man, may she bless all history lovers :)

[@geeq3807]

I love the way how history is presented/narrated. Good Job!

[@nobbytang]

Excellent video

[@saa82vik]

Great idea for the channel and beautifully made videos. Keep up the good work!

[@MrTrackman100]

Excellent summary of the campaign. The video makes a complicated situation easy to follow.

[@supobostarman]

Terrific presentation! Love it! Keep going!

[@TruthVids]

Keep making more videos. Love the added voice.

[@phillipbriere9720]

Great quality video!! Keep it up!!

[@zerubiszeus4687]

This is an awesome video

[@twanc156]

I love this!! YOU DID AMAZING WORK! the logistics involved is absolutely crazy when you think about it

[@UltraMush]

Glad to see you are making videos again

[@Noobfantasy]

superb video and excellent narration

[@MWolfe1080]

These videos are great keep it going

[@caiushughlanus2070]

I love your documentaries I hope you make many many more. This is the 3rd time at least I'm rewatching this and others and will like them.

[@williammanues7716]

And your right this is more of what history channel should have.

[@meansartin]

I really like your presentation format.

[@hardrada51]

Great video. Witnessing the timeline gives me a new appreciation for this campaign.

[@christianmorenopatino9320]

Porqué ya no hay más videos?. Son buenos videos.

[@GaiusJuliusCaesarYT]

Veni, vidi, vici!

[@HistorySkills]

This is an awesome video and channel. Cannot wait to see more!

[@hjhyao]

You make fabulous videos. The only shame is that we need more videos. Thank you for the great animation and history lessons.

[@keriemal-hamdawi4444]

Great work, thank you very much. Please continue this work, if possible.

[@Syntagma]

thank you, will do :)

[@corny8258]

damn I am so grateful I stumbled upon this gem

[@nickdaniel356]

I love the video and would love to see caesar's entire revolution from the crossing of the rubicon to the last battle in north africa. Very well done animations and historically accurate. Nice job.

[@frankthetank8799]

This is an amazing Video! You should do a Roman Series.

[@masterchris1013]

Super awesome video!!! Can’t wait for the next one!

[@Xaviar_St.Thomas]

Truly excellent presentation …!!

[@Syntagma]

thank you :)

[@lrdmiddlefinger]

this video was amazing.. please do more!!

[@christofferkarlsson8380]

This was really a great movie. I like the detailed runthrough. Most similar video-creators would just rush it through in 5 minutes or so. Good job!

[@Syntagma]

thank you :)

[@joaocabral3541]

very informative video which is easy to understand - congrats

[@BlueDragon257257]

Your videos are amazing and the effort you put in seems to be enormous. Its a shame you don't have more views and subscribers.

[@78Mrarth]

Outstanding job ! Keep it coming !

[@1wor1d]

It's amazing that we know what Caesar, Pompey, Crassus and the Senate did and said and where they went each day almost 2,100 years ago, but in England 1,300 years ago we're unsure of who was king, how old they were, who were their family, what area they reigned over, what wars took place.

[@colejames423]

Gotta love Roman record keeping

[@zeriyx]

caesar was born before jesus and we still know all these details. the history of early christianity is essentially mythology.

[@geomod6850]

Thank you. This is very helpful. Great video and narration.

[@Winaska]

The garrison cohorts I imagine are auxilia, and not regular legionary cohorts. So it makes sense that Caesar’s veteran regulars would scatter these troops quite readily.

[@mauriziocosta8416]

Not auxilia. All the Italics people was Roman citizens and organized in legion. But the Italics people sympatized for the Popular party (Populares) against the Nobiles that substained Pompeus. Gaius Iulius Caesar was also the leader of the Populares, like his uncle Gaius Marius.

@@mauriziocosta8416 exactly. no auxilliaries in italy. just regular legions as italics were all roman citizens. people often tend to forget that the empire of rome was created by the republic of rome and its legions were all and only italics.

[@mikeh7917]

How many of Ceaser's foes just SAT THERE while he surrounded them with earthworks?

[@skwerl4030]

very strange times. im sure they tried to stop them, though. or it was too far away for the garrison to notice.

[@kevinbachhauskrauter8661]

Nice vid mate

[@henrybyrd5402]

Excellent description of a complex campaign. Thanks.

[@Thebabysungod]

Yoooo this was a great video and I hope you continue covering more on this.

[@charliesierra6919]

Great vid, animations and narration! I felt like I was playing a Total War game and caught myself moving the cursor around the map to change the view.

[@vincentsantos8114]

Now this is why I go to the internet, seing good quality content always puts a smile on my face. Keep it up! 😄

[@aleksandarfilipovic4481]

Really cool channel

[@chickenassasintk]

This is the Best military channel by far

[@jimbabwe6529]

Dude I just found your channel, I love this!

[@romkoh]

Hi, I am from Singapore and found your video very informative and educational. Fascinated and I thank you for the excellent video. Cheers

[@bobelschlager6906]

great animations. Great explanations. Had no idea of all the details of this historical event. Video kept up tension.

[@Inko_Inko]

Great visuals and narration!

[@TheInstitution]

Marvelous! Incredible how we've never used this type of teaching in school, we had the tech. It helps you visualize things in the context of time more easily! ✴

[@0txhplq]

Hi, team! Which engine are you using? Your own? Or Unity/UE4?

[@Syntagma]

there's no gaming engines involved, we use 3d animation software only

[@0txhplq]

@@Syntagma Thank you for answer. Great job, guys! I look forward to the continuation of your interactive lessons.

[@rajarajanperiasamy7474]

@@Syntagma you should turn it into a game, a high level strategy where we dont have detailed pitched battles etc. hee hee

[@set1896]

Great vid, thanks

[@Braila2000]

These amazing graphics help to a better understanding of the situation. Do you wish to cover the entire Caesar civil war???

[@Syntagma]

probably not entirely, but in the near future we plan to make at least the Greece campaign, with the battles of Pharsalos and Dyrrachium. Not sure about Spain yet :)

[@Braila2000]

@@Syntagma , Greece campaign is cool, but it would be a pity not to make Spain campaign( Ilerda campaign). Caesar won it with almost no fight. It was one of the most amazing campaigns of his.

[@sh6361]

The video is wonderful! The narration is great and the story is absolutely fascinating. The animation can be improved but overall great job, I'll be waiting for more of your content!

[@donaldbarnett655]

Writings by Mark Anthony who was beside Caesar at the crossing of the Rubicon say that Julius Caesar actually said "cast the die high" which was quote from a popular story of the day. Meaning cast the die high and let them fall where they may

[@KHK001]

WOW!!! This some awesome animation