Locusta - the Poisoner of the Roman Emperors

[@KingsandGenerals]

Not saying that our merchandise gives you +10 to poison resistance, but no one was poisoned while wearing it... So... bit.ly/2CTEWGo Again, buy responsibly.

[@satrio303]

the toxic resistance one please

[@eddierudolph7694]

That is funny, I don't care who are.

[@rmz9309]

Ottoman wars pleas

[@dobriltanev9722]

Just a quick note-in the end of the video You mentioned that the way she was executed was too cruel for the video.If You mean the giraffe thing-it is not true.That is a reference to a fictional characted,who was mounted by an ass(donkey).In EVERY source I found it is mentioned that she and the other scum of Nero (the scum being 3 men,one of which a freed slave) were dragged through the city in chains and executed. I can provide links if You like. Otherwise-great episode.I never believed I would see a video about Locusta,she is Not famous compared to ther figures,so I presumed that would not be made into an episode.

[@yllbardh]

she is as much a serial killer as a general would be a serial killer. she was just a professional herbalist which included also poison's and you had herbalist throughout all roman empire so making her a serial killer is a bit absurd.

[@OfficiallyDevin]

So early that I- [dies under suspicious circumstances]

[@vortac4995]

More Recs Romanum

[@OfficiallyDevin]

@@vortac4995 Coming on saturday!

[@DIY_Miracle]

Shame. Nice carriage, too.

[@OfficiallyDevin]

@@BigDracco301 tomorrow - it's every Friday

[@RandyrheBlackKnight]

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[@JodenPaoloPeroy]

Is this the same Locusta that had been killed in a gruesome way somehow involving giraffes? A bit outlandish but I can understand why you didn't want to mention it in this channel.

[@KingsandGenerals]

Yep, that is the one.

[@otgunz3833]

yeah but it is controversial 😁

[@andreimorar5249]

What happened? You made me curios now.

[@devonmolina5200]

@@andreimorar5249 She was raped to death by a giraffe. No joke.

[@jzi1601]

Bs, thats a myth told by dubious secondary sources.

[@quintu5]

Alchemy and Speech lvl 100

[@changsiah2]

I didn't know my favorite UmU Emperor employed her to do some killings while she was singing in Christmas songs

[@jay999_]

Maybe she is one of the first to be recorded in western history. But there have been several before her in other countries. Angulimala ( Finger necklace ) was a notorious brigand and smuggler who killed his victims and then .. yup.. wore their fingers as a necklace sometime around 6th Century BCE in Northern India. Anula of Anuradhapura (sometime around 47 BCE) was a queen who married several kings and then killed them thereby inheriting kingdoms in Sri Lanka. She was burned alive for her crimes in 42 BCE.

[@mannamohammed392]

This Queen is scary...

[@waikaung1979]

Fun fact, Angulimala became a Buddhist monk later in his life.

[@PeterP_]

@@waikaung1979 Is that a historical fact or a Buddhist chronicle? Cause I'm Buddhist and have heard the story, but don't know if it's history or Buddhist legend.

[@jay999_]

@@PeterP_ Sorry for interrupting, but the historical Angulimala was probably a real person who converted to Buddhism, but his story is mainly used to convey the idea that even an incredibly evil man like him can become "pure " by following Buddhist teachings. There are other examples within Buddhism itself like Emperor Asoka who converted to Buddhism after seeing his soldiers massacring the soldiers of Kalinga . A christian equivalent would be the tale of Saul who started out by persecuting christians and even partaking in the stoning of Saint Stephenus . But suddenly changing his mind and converting to Christianity and becoming the Apostle Paul . History and religion is weird af.

[@PeterP_]

@@jay999_ Lol, you can say that again. Thanks for the info. Another question, is this history oral based, passed down only through stories, or is it actually written somewhere? Cause that might explain why the history becomes myth.

[@mymovies9172]

I love mini stories like these. Would you please do more in the near future? People like me who love these kind of unknown history would really appreciate it. The history channel in America does not talk about these kind of events that shaped our World. Thank You From: Steadman Blake

[@napamodesto8001]

More individual driven episodes like these please, so very interesting!

[@KingsandGenerals]

More on the way!

[@arashnozarinejad9915]

Absolutely loved it, your content is getting diverse in the best possible way.

[@KingsandGenerals]

Thank you!

[@lakewooded4929]

Serial or contract killer?

[@deidryt9944]

Agreed. Additionally, from what is described here, she did not actually kill anyone herself, but rather, provided the weapons with which to do it.

[@markuhler2664]

@@deidryt9944 she did in her school for poisoners. & today's laws wouldn't differentiate between who made the poison & who administered it. Both would get tried.

[@deidryt9944]

@@markuhler2664 At the point in which her school was established, she was officially sanctioned. Additionally, the subjects of her tests were not regarded as citizens. Not saying she didn't do terrible things, but in looking back on her time and how she was judged in Rome, we cannot apply modern sensibilities.

[@agent56100]

Contract Serial

[@giltineful]

According to Suetonius, on the night of the murder, Britannicus was reclining next to his best friend Titus, who sipped from the same poisoned cup. Britannicus died but Titus, though being severely ill for weeks, did survive and became years later emperor himself after his father Vespasian.

[@jeanduhamel9101]

Wait a second.... this is not about either a king or a general! WE ARE BETRAYED!

[@adukaputra3223]

This is just some side dish that goes with the meal..just relax and enjoy it

[@jeanduhamel9101]

Aduka Putra i need a brutal bloodshed, not some political intrigue about something as cowardly as « poison »

[@Root174]

@Lord Verus I'd say: "We've been betrayed!"

[@shiammm]

He talked about Kings getting killed, so yeah

[@philipzahn491]

Sound the alarm! :D

[@MagicPantzs]

Again a brilliant video with this lovely new style! A dedicated fan!

[@KingsandGenerals]

Thank you very much, Robert!

[@EnkiEnterprises]

“The details of the poisons were lost” 👌🏽 cool story bro

[@ΔημήτρηςΗλιάτορας]

This is why i LOVE your Channel.I can learn things that i didn't know before.

[@KingsandGenerals]

Thank you!

[@danchetraru2652]

The quality of ur videos is amazing guys, keep up the good work. Looking forward to some videos on napoleonic wars, and some more ancient stuff😊

[@KingsandGenerals]

Thanks! Much more on the way!

[@Lexxal_]

That feeling when a History channel called Kings And Generals stops you from your day to day life just because they're that good

[@kelpfries1319]

I have this book at home, I’ve read it about 3-4 times I find it so interesting it just pulls you into it

[@brandyrose9997]

Love all your videos,including these fun diversions.👏😊

[@tommykaung5882]

Welcome to Chaldea, I guess. Hope you get a great relation with Boudica and Semiramis.

[@changsiah2]

you already made it before me but okay yeah also

[@KyleaHoy]

Great video. Keep up the good work guys!

[@Nicolasgusso]

"Giraffes are heartless creatures"

[@abdoessam8634]

Wow a brilliant episode keep making stuff like that

[@tofuteh2348]

Great work by the artists and animators!

[@KingsandGenerals]

Thank you very much!

[@dankmemesdeaddreams2309]

Am I the only one who thinks this would make a good movie

[@marwaneakef7435]

not her ending tho that would be appropriate for something else

[@marumi808]

Im thinking it would make for a great video game

[@ciuyr2510]

This is great content. Amazing stuff...keep them coming. +1

[@KingsandGenerals]

Will do, thanks!

[@raimondsstokmanis1892]

For anyone wondering, she was supposedly raped by a giraffe , and then torn apart by wild animals. Probably a myth. She was most likely led in chains through the whole city, and then executed. Cersei Lannister kind of thing, but with execution at the end.

[@EndOfSmallSanctuary97]

@@Ragnarok__ The Western empire survived for over four hundred years after this, so this type of cruelty (if true, which it probably isn't) had no effect.

[@UltimaSigmarAlonso]

It was a myth because a giraffe would have torn her apart

[@UltimaSigmarAlonso]

Ragnarök dude she would be dead instant There would be no rapeing

[@raimondsstokmanis1892]

@@UltimaSigmarAlonso Just the tip :^)

[@Lawrance_of_Albania]

That would be an genius scemario for next porn,teen getting raped by giraffe XD hahaaha w-t-f

[@johnnypsycotv596]

I love this Channel so Much.. you guys are great. Hope you'll male a video about the battle of adrianopole of 378 ad and the fall of western Roman Empire...

[@KingsandGenerals]

Thanks! We'll get there!

[@skeletorrobo]

Wikipedia states: After Nero's suicide, Locusta was condemned to die by the emperor Galba during his brief reign, which ended 15 January AD 69. Along with Nero's favorites Helius, Patrobius, Narcissus and "others of the scum that had come to the surface in Nero's day", she was led in chains through the city and executed.[8]

[@vinodvarghese78]

Interesting and new type of content. Cheers!

[@SensaiRyu]

Locusta wasn't the only filth to rise to the surface during Nero's reign. I would love it if you expanded on who the others were as well.

[@KingsandGenerals]

The whole Roman Imperial era is full of... interesting characters. We'll cover more.

[@SensaiRyu]

@@KingsandGenerals appreciate the reply guys. Keep up the good work.

[@Leo_Zanza]

Such an amazing channel👍👏

[@Dragons_Armory]

Gorgeous Agrippina painting

[@KingsandGenerals]

Thanks!

[@RMagha]

Thank you !

[@ThisisBarris]

So how many food and drink tasters were killed during those times? Was it free people who did the job or slaves/prisoners? If it was free people, were they pay handsomely? Cos I most definitely would want to be for that job. Or maybe their primary job was to dissuade and so poisoning wasn't that common? (Knowing history, I doubt it.)

[@MojoBonzo]

they would use slaves.

[@9xprincess]

Of course, who would willing be the taste tester?

[@TheButterBee74]

Again a original vid !! good job

[@sayandas2218]

Great video

[@julez2106]

This is incredible, never heard about this before!!

[@KingsandGenerals]

Thanks for watching!

[@jurgenchristiansen6075]

Hey Kings and Generals. I really like watching your videos. They are very cool and interesting to watch. Hey I was wondering if you could do a video or a series on The Great Northern War. That Would be very cool to watch. Thanks.

[@KingsandGenerals]

Hey Jürgen, thank you! We have it on the list, and it will happen eventually.

[@strubel1085]

Love that even your emblem got a mustache, for all those guys out there with cancer❤

[@Kelfuma]

Great video! You scared me a little at 5:02

[@KingsandGenerals]

Thanks!

[@marwapranata5698]

Now I can't look at giraffes the same way again....

[@junxianwu1874]

@Jim lastname The alleged way in which she was executed

[@junxianwu1874]

@Jim lastname Go look it up

[@junxianwu1874]

@Jim lastname Well according to legend she was sentenced to be raped to death by a giraffe and torn apart by wild animals

[@sirskateify]

@Jim lastname It's purely myth and most likely that she was just led through the city in chains and executed with Neros other supporters. The giraffe story is purely legend and there are 0 sources to back it up.

[@gianlucaborg195]

I love these curiosity videos!!!

[@NPC9651]

i love ancient history and i adore your channel that said, i hate censorship of history (it's an obstacle in pursuit of knowledge ) in this case the execution, can i suggest that the "mature" details are in the end of the videos or in the description?

[@MellonVegan]

"The details of her execution are too gruesome for this video" but they're also false. No primary sources say anything about the manner of her execution.

[@RickyOneEye]

Amazing

[@KingsandGenerals]

Thanks!

[@worldman3218]

I would like to point out that she is the first recorded serial killer. Because who knows? There might have been more killers in the past.

[@nutyyyy]

I think that is pretty obvious this is just one of the first recorded examples of a serial killer

[@worldman3218]

@@nutyyyy I know, still, there are people who can't read between the lines. I'm just pointing it out for them.

[@MDP1702]

In the video it is mentioned it is one of the first "documented" serial killers

[@penny1992]

I would like to point out that everyone knows this and this is the most obvious thing in the world

[@user-wu7ug4ly3v]

Eating breakfast while watching this made me realise that I am a cereal 🥣 killer 😈

[@KingsandGenerals]

Should prepare it yourself :-)

[@00Trademark00]

Are you super cereal?

[@user-pg4qm2ps6g]

Booooo

[@user-wu7ug4ly3v]

@@user-pg4qm2ps6g nice try, but I saw you coming.

[@StudM01]

LOLOLOLOLOLOL!!!!

[@mohammadsaida4603]

Too nice video thanks 👍👍

[@paniskano2422]

5:04 jesus this gave me a heart attack

[@theblackprince1346]

Great video nice to see the same animator from the hundred years war video.

[@otgunz3833]

Thanks a lot!

[@KingsandGenerals]

The one and only :-)

[@Titantr0n]

Not a serial killer, but interesting.

[@talsayar]

This is exactly what a serial killer would say...

[@baronwarborn9305]

Wait I agree. She made the poisons with the intention it would be used for murder. But Others poured it in drinks and food. Like an arms manufacturer. If she is a serial killer then so is everyone working at all the companies making guns and bombs.

[@Titantr0n]

Yeah and if anything she's just a good old timey hired assassin.

[@3olision]

I understand leaving out the details of the execution. That said, hasn’t it often been thought to be, perhaps, a bit exaggerated? I’ve read accounts from later Romans who speculate on the nature of the execution, specifically mentioning how unlikely all of it sounded. Furthermore, how would the Romans have trained the giraffes?

[@larrydouglas2820]

Thankfully while gruesome, the story involving beastiality in her death isn't very well attested in the literature. So I'm glad you didn't mention the specifics for that reason. But to anybody who comes across this account of her death the earliest source on that I can find is The History of Serial Killers by Michael Newton, First Edition. It gives a detailed dating and account supposedly of a contemporary source, but if the account given by that source existed it, it has been lost to history. It was removed in later editions. Still fun to talk about, and interesting how some things are perserved through history in non-official sources, sometimes when they are too unspeakable for mainstream scholastic tradition.

[@absentiambient]

The original Femme Fatale🔥

[@9xprincess]

Wouldn't that be Cleopatra?

[@glordrules]

Do the Alamo next

[@KingsandGenerals]

There will be a series on that down the line.

[@Daruliable]

Different topic, but still good tho' , bring more battles and tactics guys!

[@aniellord7088]

5:03 I was alone in my room 😭😭😭 Good Job!

[@darthveatay]

that ancient saying "the poison is in the tail" applys here

[@syedmerajfatima791]

Please make documentary on battle of poltava

[@KHK001]

Great video! as always and yeah, your animation getting better and better😊

[@elekberkerimli572]

Moustache on the Sign of Channel looks different now! :) Thanks for a new video. I am still waiting for new Ottoman videos! :)

[@KingsandGenerals]

Kişinin bığı olar :)

[@elekberkerimli572]

Oh Your God)))))) you made my day again with this answer in my language! :D thanks again) even I do not now where are you from. But I know great people are always doing great things!:)

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[@elekberkerimli572]

@@KingsandGenerals great story and history of you! Men hal-hazirda Arvopada tehsil aliram ve videolarinizi hedden artiq beyenirem, Indi bu xeberi oxuyanda, bizimkiler oldugunuzu oyrendiyimde ise qeyri-ixtiyari uzumde xususi bir gulumseme yarandi. Her ne lazim olsa canla-bashla elimnen geleni etmeye haziram!:) bir daha teshekkurler! Ve xususilede videolardaki o ses, seslendirmede teqdirelayiqdir!:)

[@xbouxix]

the graphic novel Murena give you a inside look of what it was to live under Claudius & Nero. Locusta, St,Peters & many others famous figure from that period play a role in it i recommend it to every fans of ancients rome

[@kristadisgumundsdottir3658]

Looked up how she was executed, seems like there is one version that states she was dragged though the city in chains before being executed (not further details) and other just mentioning the gruesome death, little worse than being drawn and quartered I guess.

[@KingsandGenerals]

In general, we avoid talking about the executions.

[@kristadisgumundsdottir3658]

@@KingsandGenerals Yep, this channel is about other things. :D

[@rosariolake1810]

Wow I didn't know anything about this she's kind of famous give us more information about characters like these😮 you know Master assassins and serial killers from the ancient world plzzzzzzzzźzzz

[@marinosgr1994]

I was under the impression that Gilles de Rais was the first recorded seried killer. As in the term we use today for "serial killer" and the psychological motives behind their actions.

[@NeroIML]

Thank you for omiting the details of her death. I looked them up and... it would've been a bit much.

[@lydiadiangelo2588]

Do more research she was not raped to death by a giraffe. That has been proven to be false, however the details of how she was actually executed are lost to time. I personally believe she was just beheaded.

[@burnsboysaresoldiers]

So. It relevant but still good question. With the release of “Outlaw King” and its it relative faithfulness to gear, tactics and settings. Would a series on the Scottish Wars of independence be to much to ask? Wallace, Bruce, Edward etc would be great

[@lukas.caldwell]

Just so you don’t have to google it Locusta died by being publicly raped literally in half by a giraffe. Don’t know how that is possible but that’s what happened.

[@Nikkimond]

Wow, KZbin is showing merch now in addition to supporting directly. "Locusta, your reputation precedes you."

[@KingsandGenerals]

Huh, are you on mobile?

[@Nikkimond]

@@KingsandGenerals No, I'm on PC and Mac. on both it shows me under the description "Merchandise Artikel von kings and Generals kaufen" meaning Purchase Merchandise articles from Kings and Generals. And it's got shirts and cups listed.

[@KingsandGenerals]

Thank you! I still don't see it in Canada, weird. :-)

[@marwaneakef7435]

you were right her execution was too extreme .damn that was definitely painful and a weird ending at the very least .

[@KingsandGenerals]

Yep. We have a bunch of 13+ viewers, so should keep it clean.

[@lydiadiangelo2588]

​@@KingsandGeneralsmaybe you should do better research as well.

[@kaimuller169]

less of a serial killer and more of an assasin

[@PcCAvioN]

Seems more like history's first Hitman instead of serial killer

[@mohamedsalama7313]

Can u plz make an episode on Simon Bolivar's wars against the spanish?

[@KingsandGenerals]

We have it in our plans.

[@БайГаньо-щ1о]

Oh.......This was not what I expected.....

[@aaron2x4]

we now dive deeper into history with the profiles of those in it. Fascinating.

[@theolewell7535]

smart one :) but have you ever heard about Veleda ?

[@KingsandGenerals]

Yep

[@theolewell7535]

:)

[@Kariakas]

Thanks for another interesting upload. I have to doubt the veracity of the Giraffe story, being paraded through town in chains then executed sounds more likely.

[@KC-de1ds]

The suddenly appeared chalk face scene scared me... I thought I was watching a horror movie...

[@greyjedii8753]

thank you for not telling of the way of her deth, i think mre chanells shouldconsider this as you never know whou is watching videos on youtube

[@g0atboy207]

What a badass name. Like a Mortal Kombat character. *Locusta wins. FATALITY*

[@heavenwatcher100]

The most poisonous thing is not her potion, but rulers' desire for power.

[@KingsandGenerals]

Oh yeah, it all comes from the top.

[@andibaskarayudha3678]

When ottoman wars or napoleonic wars releated? I has been long time waiting.glad

[@zrusit9640]

5:04 that Joffrey :D :D

[@GenghisVern]

Sounds like a new fragrance.

[@fahimtajwar1989]

I came for the Thumbnail and learnt that the Details of her execution are too extreme for this video.

[@lodevijk]

Is her name the origin of the word "locust"?

[@adamlee6435]

Locusta had herself some of that Giraffe 'D'.

[@MrBlancify]

Sometimes I feel like the names of the Roman Empire are straight out of an RPG. Of course someone named Locusta was a poisoner.

[@RicoChavez1]

Just based on your video description, Locusta sounds more like "an Assassin" than "a serial killer".... Serial killers are motivated usually not by money (but some other sick thing), but Locusta is paid by Nero and his mom.... Now, Nero definitely is a sicko, but that doesn't necessarily transfer over to Locusta...

[@julle50]

Incredible video! Thank you!

[@islamtoghuj]

"Too severe for this video"? Knowledge is never severe.

[@Why_UMadBruh]

Who's your source? cassius dio was writing about this 2 or 3 hundred years after the fact during the reign of Marcus Aurelius. this is at best, a rumor.

[@romelnegut2005]

King and Generals, the myth is mad beyond descriptions. I think she was beheaded or crucified.

[@Albukhshi]

What sort of poison turns the skin red so quickly? That's pretty disturbing

[@michaelmoore4043]

exellent

[@KingsandGenerals]

Thank you!

[@rgunitx]

Can you guys make “battle of the bastards” game of thrones video?

[@KingsandGenerals]

We'll see!

[@fierylightning3422]

It would have been fitting if she was forced to drink her own poison; very poetic if so

[@Thulgon]

Guests: "Emperor, your brother is in agony!" Nero: "Help him not." Guests: "Sir?" Nero: "He suffers from epilepsy." Guests: "Oh, and here we thought it was something serious! Silly us!"

[@otgunz3833]

Nero: "Not a big thing like somebody set fire Rome itself" Guests: "Sir such a good joke that might stick to you" Nero: "Like I would do it, or wouldn't I..." :D

[@samgopnik6638]

To anyone who's curios about her execution here is the source says "As described by Apuleius a century later, Locusta's execution was timed to coincide with one of the frequent Roman festivals - probably the Agonalia (for Janus), held on January 9. On orders from Galba, Locusta was publicly raped by a specially trained giraffe, after which she was torn apart by wild animals."

[@lydiadiangelo2588]

Nonsense and hearsay. If the best source you've got is fabricated than you didn't research it thoroughly enough, especially sense dio, a contemporary of hers had said she and several other were led through the streets of Rome in chains and then executed we don't actually know how she died but most likely she was beheaded because the romans perfered efficiency over brutality.