Restorer of Rome ⚔️ Battles of Aurelian (ALL PARTS)

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🚩 I'm very pleased to have worked with Dr. Byron Waldron on this series. His research and incredible insight into the Crisis of the Third Century made this video possible. The Crisis of the Third Century was one of the darkest periods in Roman history. By 270 AD the empire had practically disintegrated, but emperor Aurelian managed to string an unprecedented series of military victories to restore the Roman Empire.
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📝 Research and Writing by Dr. Byron Waldron
📢 Narrated by David McCallion
🎼 Music, courtesy of EpidemicSound
📝 Sources:
Andrade, N. J. 2018: Zenobia: Shooting Star of Palmyra, New York.
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De Blois, L. 2018: Image and Reality of Roman Imperial Power in the Third Century AD: The Impact of War, London.
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Potter, D. S. 2014: The Roman Empire at Bay AD 180-395, 2nd ed., Oxford & New York.
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Stoneman, R. 1992: Palmyra and its Empire: Zenobia’s Revolt against Rome, Ann Arbor.
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Watson, A. 1999: Aurelian and the Third Century, London & New York.
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#rome #aurelian #zenobia

[@HistoryMarche]

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[@53yearsago56]

Nice. Thank you

[@53yearsago56]

@@user-gz1ye2jo1q everyone believes what he wants

[@laayouneie1713]

Finally a a new video.. Good job man.

[@mysticnovelbro]

"A Gallienic/Palmyrene plot" What, mate? LOL

[@HistoryMarche]

@@mysticnovelbro That's exactly what it says. A plot between the Palmyrene elite and Gallienus, to kill Odaenathus

[@bogdan3444]

You are doing this man justice. Were it not for him, the Roman Empire would have collapsed a lot earlier. When I was in school, literally the only lesson where he was mentioned was the one about the Roman retreat from Dacia.

[@vladardelean4970]

Bine, măi Bogdane! :D

[@RexGalilae]

Yep. Literally extended the life of an empire by over a millennium but that's the only thing people remember him for lol Are you from Romania by any chance? Would explain why your history even bothers to mention him

[@bogdan3444]

@@RexGalilae Yes, I am.

[@vladardelean4970]

@@RexGalilae this fact is not that grim, if you put it to perspective. My friend here mentions what history lessons present in elementary schools. It’s obvious why the Romanian schools don’t bother much with him other then pointing out what he has done on, so to say, Romanian territory. Therefore, yea, he was a great leader and restorer, but not to Romanians (don’t take it literally) Otherwise, in history colleges/universities in romania, he is presented on a much bigger scale, with all his deeds, as it is presented here.

[@paprskomet]

Were not for several other Emperors empire would collapsed a lot sooner.And other greats are popularly ignored unjustly-for example Probus,Emperor considered even better than Aurelian by some of the Romans.

[@historyexplained916]

Man this Aurelian guy is pretty cool. I hope he stays around for a while

[@miniboots1312]

There was no need for that 😭🤣

[@AlexS-zr2nb]

@@KiriakosPsaltis-op6mo Man it occured 1600 years

[@historyexplained916]

@Abdul Jalloh Inconceivable. Never in the history of Rome has such a great emperor been so mercilessly killed by his own soldiers.

[@thisisaname5589]

Shame he didn't get to build the wall and make the degenerates pay for it.

[@bobbyhill1110]

😢😢😭

[@quarternions]

Julius Caesar : assassinated while planning a campaign against Parthia Aurelian : assassinated while planning a campaign against the Sassanids *I'm beginning to see a pattern here that I'm not so sure I like*

[@RexGalilae]

How can you forget the OG, Phillip II of Macedon?

[@therat1117]

*Laughs in Ahura Mazda*

[@greenrocket23]

@@therat1117 more like Angra Manyu given the horrific consequences of the deaths of these three men, which were also bad for Persia as well, albeit indirectly.

[@dragooll2023]

Now I know why Joe Biden isnt saying anything about Iran

[@arche8229]

Black magic

[@BoyangSun]

Aurelian is now my favorite emperor. EVERYTHING was not going in his favor but he methodically dealt with them one by one. Such a shame he died in such unceremonious way. If he had lived maybe the west would have lasted much longer.

[@RexGalilae]

Well, at least the Eastern half survived for over a millennium because of his efforts

[@RexGalilae]

@فارس الظلام Sorry you'll have to speak in English. I have no clue what the hell you're saving lmao

[@Stefinn44]

Could you imagine the aurelian dynasty 😭😭

[@RexGalilae]

@@abdullahansari437 Actually, it proved the opposite. The fact that the empire was able to pick up from where Aurelian got them and actually survive 11 more centuries is a testament to the capability of the empire as a whole Unlike the Sassanids who, apart from Shapur I, Kavad and Khusraw's reigns, were just banking on the fact that the Romans never bothered to conquer them in order to survive

[@nillynush4899]

It surely would have since the East lasted another 1000 years.

[@danyalahmad1053]

This man seemingly appeared from Heaven, donned the coolest golden helmet and mask I've ever seen, and then single-handedly saved the entire world. In under five years. What a TITAN.

[@HistoryMarche]

Well said.

[@ilikemyshoes4318]

Excuse me I have a question, did Aurelian really have the cool mask?@@HistoryMarche

[@fever7346]

@@ilikemyshoes4318no

[@dogedog3674]

And then was killed in one of the most stupid assassinations of all time

[@redeme]

Bruh I hate how Aurelian literally revived the roman empire, gave his fellows more land and wealth than they could imagine and kept crushing armies after armies but all it took to make his brethens turn on him was a single fake letter.

[@FlashPointHx]

Fantastic presentation as always - Aurelian was a man who knew how to fight. Love your map of Antioch as well. Btw hope you dad is doing better

[@aarinlangan2148]

Flash point i really injured your Attila podcast...I also like you byzantine docs too keep doing your thing im a fan

[@RodolfoGaming]

Second this also hello there!

[@ali95ah]

@@aarinlangan2148 I was injured as well

[@aarinlangan2148]

@@ali95ah lmao enjoyed

[@RexGalilae]

@@aarinlangan2148 Oh, hope the Attila podcast has recovered. Be careful out there man.

[@TheJaviferrol]

Most underrated Roman Emperor ever. Some people tend to forget there´s Rome long past the Julio-Claudians

[@daniellinanmolina1044]

aurelian is beginning to get his respect. most underrated is probably one of probus, gallienus or majorian. carus a close 4th

[@ysbrandd4908]

@@daniellinanmolina1044 idk, aurelian is still pretty underrated but agreed with your picks of underrated emperors, also can we stand still by the fact that you had an actual gigachad emperor by the name of Thrax whom is very unknown.

[@daniellinanmolina1044]

@@ysbrandd4908 if we being honest, everyone who has gotten into Rome knows how based of an emperor aurelian was, and jokes aside, thrax was not a good emperor whatsoever, he was just 57 feet tall

[@zippyparakeet1074]

@@daniellinanmolina1044 don't forget Anthemius. Then there's also a long line of Eastern Roman Emperors who were quite underrated like Anastasius, Maurice, Heraclius, John Tzmiskes, Alexios and Isaac Komnenos and quite a few more who I can't recall atm.

[@TomOostenrijk]

Some of these channels are so great. HistoryMarche, Epic History, Kings and Generals. You guys give such good and educative content in a storm of mundane content! I appreciate you HM!

[@mrmoore2050]

I sometimes wonder if those guys got together, maybe throw in some "today I found out", how the history channel would not be crushed. I now in reality the modern history channel is a response to mass appeal, but those you tube history channels are just so legit.

[@Dav1d15196]

Dont forget Invicta

[@RK-bz7hb]

Historia Civilis

[@Beast-1431]

I miss Baz Battles also

[@johndoe5432]

Don't forget Invicta and Historia Civilis

[@TheGhostbuster1989]

An hour and 13 minutes of HistoryMarche? Hell fucking yes!

[@antarescitizen]

I knew the story of Aurelian's secretary. But damn, everytime it is reminded to me I just feel disgusted and disappointed by how one corrupted man have destroyed Rome's chance for longer survival. One man, ONE MAN, terrified by the consequences of his actions, singlehandedly shortened the life of a gigantic empire.

[@plazmica0323]

not one but many, he couldnt have done it without others. Roman Empire of late ages was corrupt shithole counting its final days where everything was possible for right price

[@0hn0haha]

Learned about this most glorious man through DovaHatty, and got into more detail here. Truly a force of order against chaos! Roma Victrix!

[@CrazyNikel]

A fellow Chad.

[@nutterinherbutter5080]

Based and Red pilled

[@Reaper13765]

Narrator: "Best cavalry ever that existed in the wo.." Aurelian: *proceeds to destroy them with one simple trick* Narrator: 😐 Aurelian: :D

[@shoaibsiddiq3507]

Might seem simple on paper but very difficult in reality requiring highly experienced men

[@madhurawat155]

Of course *Roman* emperors know how to deal with the *Roman* cavalry.

[@morriganmhor5078]

Twice!

[@kuronoch.1441]

​@@madhurawat155Especially when the Illyrian contingent (of which Aurelian was one, as well as his commanders Probus and Diocletian) were the ones who started the massive push towards cavalry.

[@sebastianthurmond498]

As Mike Duncan said on The History of Rome podcast, " Just remember, Aurelian is the Sandy Kofax of Roman Emperors." He's always been my favorite Emperor, followed closely by Trajan.

[@Sulucnumoh420]

Ill always remember who Sandy Kofax was because of this quote. Put another way for those of you who also don't know shit about baseball....Aurelian was a total effing one of a kind pimp

[@yaboyed5779]

This is truly worthy of the restorer. Could you do a vid on Emperor Gallienus and his tragic reign 😔😔😔

[@HistoryMarche]

I might do Gallienus as well. I'll soon be covering the Battle of Abritus, also in collaboration with Dr. Byron Waldron.

[@mustafaamin9516]

Oh Gallienus... sometimes I sit down and just think of the 15 years of hell that he went through. He really deserved better

[@geordiejones5618]

Both Valerian and Gallienus did everything they could to hold down Rome during the peak of the crisis. They tried so hard and still both failed.

[@yaboyed5779]

@@HistoryMarche✊🏾✊🏾😩😩😩

[@yaboyed5779]

@@mustafaamin9516 imagine being one of the most powerful men on earth but losing your father, and both your sons and not being able to avenge nor mourn because you put your empire ahead of yourself and then they murder you, damn your memory and murder your remaining family members

[@TheRealOAFs]

Imagine after winning all these battles, getting so close to being finally able to relax and enjoy it all suddenly find yourself getting stabbed to death by your own soldiers out of nowhere. Had to have been horrible as Aurelian had no idea why they did this.

[@majorianus8055]

Aurelian, without a single doubt the strongest, most powerful, and most able man in the entire Earth in his time. He is nothing less than equal of Julius Caesar, Augustus, or Alexander the great.

[@byronwaldron7933]

For me, Aurelian, Diocletian and Shapur I are the holy trinity of the third century. Three truly exceptional leaders.

[@panzerkiller4847]

Napoleon: “Amateurs”

[@samscopeproductionz]

@@byronwaldron7933 there wouldn’t have been an Aurelian if it hadn’t been for Gallienus

[@byronwaldron7933]

@@samscopeproductionz Gallienus is criminally underrated, certainly. He was an energetic commander and reformer, and he retained power for eight years after his father's capture, defeating multiple usurpers and foreign enemies. He also fostered the rise of Aurelian and others. It's a shame we don't have a vaguely detailed battle narrative with which to make a Gallienus 'battle video'. Shapur presents similar problems.

[@patrickpenton3429]

I personally wouldn't put ceasar in that category, or even in the top 5 Roman emperors. Just my opinion

[@deggz4]

all that, just to be murdered by someone corrupt that feared for their own life, is so infuriating

[@mattgrandich3977]

What strikes me about Aurelian is not only his ascension and sudden death but his high competency on the both the battlefield and the political arena. He used clemency when it suited him and ruthlessness as well unlike as the video stated other emperors of the Third Century.

[@uxbf_hdnc]

When did he use clemency

[@funnyman4744]

siege of tyana@@uxbf_hdnc

[@nidalkeskin2571]

​@@uxbf_hdncdid you watch the video?

[@JawsOfHistory]

I think this documentary really does nail how incredibly different the Roman military had become in this era. Would a general of his talent always have made it to the top of the military or was he just the perfect man at the most inopportune moment to shine. It's hard to imagine Aurelian commanding tens of thousands of heavy infantry in the Republican era, both due to the conservativism towards commanders and because of how era defining Aurelian's tactics were. Great video!

[@jozzieokes3422]

@CipiRipi00 very true. Well said brother

[@mrhumble2937]

@CipiRipi00 I thought Pompey was a pleb? Am I wrong?

[@lordbiscuitthetossable5352]

@CipiRipi00 To add to this, often, Emperors and Kings lead their armies as. Otherwise, they would give up too much power to uspers who are more loyal to the general than the leader. It was why Ceaser could enact his Coup with such firm support from his legionaries and likely a contributing factor toward this period of unrest, namely that great generals had the potential to also become Emperor. Aurelian, while undoubtedly part of the disease that ravaged Rome, was also the reason it remained so strong for so long. Ambitious men were capable of enacting great deeds are also the kind of folk to resolve issues creatively. It also was the reason leader turnover was so frequent, there was always someone else rising up to take the stand.

[@sergeantmajor_gross]

@CipiRipi00 HE WAS A SENATOR OF ROME!

[@Warmaker01]

He was better than Trajan but far less fortunate than Augustus. I'm also surprised Aurelian spared Zenobia. In Roman history, I've seen many times rulers of enemy factions, rebellions being captured, paraded through a triumph, and then executed.

[@byronwaldron7933]

It was comparatively rare to execute women in such circumstances. Caesar wanted to execute Cleopatra's sister, but the public sympathy for her was such that he had to desist.

[@liberalegypt]

I like how Aurelian didn't kill Zenobia and made her a senator in Rome .. Great emperor

[@kseniyazarubina5484]

Not all sources confirm he spared her.

[@seraphx26]

@@kseniyazarubina5484 That is true but I tend to believe that he spared her, as it was a far greater punishment to ritually humiliate her in front of the public and allow her to live with it for the rest of her life. We'll never know for certain.

[@AYVYN]

He hated the senate. That was a troll move 100%

[@AYVYN]

She at least publicly opposed him. The male senate stayed equally feminine but gained some honesty.

[@danomar101]

As a lover of roman history, this is so well in depth, its everything I ever wanted.

[@cristianroth8524]

I usually binge watch your videos, not even realizing how much time passes, but Quintilius comitting rage quit made me pause it because I was laughing too hard to pay attention anymore. That's a brilliant way to keep audiences engaged. There are university teachers that could learn a lot from you.

[@marcelopendragon1690]

I liked this series, the only flaw was not having talked more about Aureliano's interesting religion, continue with your fantastic work.

[@sebastianthurmond498]

They eluded to it with the "Praise be Sol Invictus!" shout from the Antioch's elite that fled. I had a little chuckle at that.

[@fouadbenmasoud7749]

Are you referring to Stoicism? Don’t think that is considered a religion.

[@marcelopendragon1690]

@@fouadbenmasoud7749 No, Sol Invictus religion

[@C00kiesAplenty]

@@fouadbenmasoud7749 That's Marcus Aurelius, not Aurelian. They are different people, despite the similar names.

[@fouadbenmasoud7749]

@@C00kiesAplenty my bad! Thanks for clarifying.

[@romeomatei5692]

My father name was Aurelian, to honor this emperor. And my father was born 1.700 years after the hero Emperor. Remember the brave. Respect your ancestors.

[@sergeantmajor_gross]

Was it actually his first name or middle name? He must have gotten some interesting conversations

[@robertalpy9422]

It's funny. Zenobias husband was one of the greatest provincials to ever come into the service of Rome. Because Rome was busy in the west, Odanathus was forced to fight of the Persians himself and against all odds his men of Palmyra fell upon the Persian army and despite being outnumbered, completely destroyed the Persians and literally made them vanish in the desert. He was so admired by The Romans that they showered honors upon him. His treacherous wife zenobia was not so smart as her husband and threw away all he'd gained by challenging Rome.

[@geordiejones5618]

She wanted to retain her position and we can't know for sure if Odanathus would have returned to the fold without a fight. He would have given Auralien a much longer and tough fight.

[@Omar-lq3ri]

Woman moment

[@civilizedhuman7875]

@@Omar-lq3ri yo man that’s kinda womanphobic or something

[@bogdan3444]

@@civilizedhuman7875 sounds more like a “zenophobe” to me 🫣

[@AXharoth]

love what you said

[@halomena]

Everyone is dropping aurelian videos right now and I love it Ave!

[@RexGalilae]

Exactly! Love to see this surge in acknowledging his feats

[@ilijas3041]

Who else? Please share, thanx a million

[@khalilelfakhri8243]

Yeah! who else?

[@RexGalilae]

@@ilijas3041 Extra History made a series on the Third Century and made a tribute song to him. Around the same time, Kings and Generals also made a video doc on him. Then there's the OG Dovahatty if you like a lighthearted narration of Roman history

[@TonyFontaine1988]

I think it started with Dovahatty getting him more exposure in his video

[@happmonkeyballs]

I absolutely love this channel. I save your videos for a Sunday afternoon when I'm cooking a big roast dinner. Bottle of red wine, cooking and your video. Total heaven.

[@jsudlow12]

Wanna play chess and talk about Roman history?

[@jakeg3733]

This guy doesn't get enough credit. I barely knew he existed, yet his policies and strategies were far, far ahead of the times. This is how a modern-day commander might conduct a war

[@TrentBattyDrums]

Just imagine going back In time and watching some of these battles in real time. Though it would have been brutal, seeing some of these key figures in action would be priceless.

[@phatlouie6843]

Man, this Aurelian is underrated for the historical victories and success he made.

[@Inderastein]

Me: [About to fall asleep] Aurelian: [Was killed by generals, despite the fact that I know he dies from them but the narration was too good] My Body, Brain, Heart, Emotions, Feelings, Legs: [Kicks in adrenaline blood on all veins] **NOOOOOOOOOO!**

[@joewilson7148]

2019 visited saw and touched the Aurlian wall which is approximately 17 kilometers long encircling rome. It's still there , massive, 52 ft high in some sections. See it if you can. Aurelia had it built. In 5 yrs.

[@theancientgreek292]

Aurelian reminds me of my favourite ancient general of all time, Antigonus I Monophthalmus. Always knew what to do and what trick to use that would make the situation play into his hands. The big difference is, Antigonus' enemies were able to successfully unite and defeat him, Aurelian's weren't. Phenomenal men, both of them. Love History Marche too! 👍

[@huguesdiceva]

If some of you are curious about the appearance and equipment of Severan dynasty/Crisis of the Third Century era Roman troops, I recommend: -"Roman Infantry Equipment : The Later Empire" by Ian P. Stephenson (it focuses exclusively on the 193-284 AD timeline) -"Legions In Crisis, Transformation of the Roman Soldier, AD 192-284" by Paul Elliott -"The Army of Maximinus Thrax, The Roman Soldier of the early 3rd century AD" by Dr. Jan Eschbach and Stefano Borin -"Excavations at Dura-Europos, 1928-1937, Final Report VII, The Arms and Armour and other Military Equipment" by Simon James (focused almost entirely on the 3rd century AD Roman garrison until the fall of the city in 256) When it comes to magazines, I suggest : -"Ancient Warfare (Dec/Jan 2009) : Rome in crisis: the third century AD" -"Ancient Warfare XIV.5 : Breakaway empires of the third century AD" For those who can read in Spanish: -"DESPERTA FERRO, número especial XVII : La legión romana (V), La anarquía militar" (P.S.: this last one is a BEAST, it has a level of informations and illustrations about the period in "just" 80 pages that is unparalleled!)

[@quentinduc865]

I approve all this informations

[@HistoryMarche]

Oh this is fantastic. Thank you sir!

[@stillcantbesilencedevennow]

The guy really was a gentle touch. Bold, capable, without a doubt a taker of lives, but fair. Mostly fair. Like 99.9% fair. Possibly the best leader in Roman history.

[@quinnleverett4793]

I would say they should make a show about this but literally nobody would believe the magnitude of this dudes achievement

[@matthewmiller6987]

Imagine the stuff he could’ve accomplished for rome and it’s longevity if he had been emperor longer he could’ve solved the currency crisis and save time even longer than he did. Rome had some many chances to save it self but political intrigue always stifled that, Majorian is the best example he could have saved rome but was killed for being to powerful, Rome sentenced it self to death

[@antarescitizen]

Corruption, a terrible plague indeed

[@madhurawat155]

And don't forget about Stilicho and Aetius as well.

[@matthewmiller6987]

@@madhurawat155 stilicho was a bad killing aetius is harder for me to make my mind up on he treated Gaul as his fiefdom and ignored the rest of the empire

[@madhurawat155]

@@matthewmiller6987 Italy was under the grip of incompetent Valentinian the 3rd and his corrupt officials, Hispania was overrun by Suebis and Visigoths, North Africa by Vandals, Brittania was abandoned and the governor of Pannonia, though an ally of Aetius, was ruling in a largely independent way. In other words, he had no choice but to create a stable power base in Gaul. Or at least that's what I like to believe under the given circumstances. Reality is always complicated.

[@matthewmiller6987]

@@madhurawat155 valentinian held limited power even within Italy aetius was dominate politically everywhere else and seeding Africa with out actually trying to take it back just bc the east couldn’t help was an incredibly poor decision

[@silverlegionary1636]

A TV series on Aurelian would be amazing. The ending would be fucked but still really amazing. Stephen Dillane should do it.

[@mistermonsieur2924]

Everyone imagines it would be really awesome to be a king or emperor. But when I listened to how many invasions and usurpations happened, I really felt bad for these guys lol. Heavy lays the crown.

[@hfghghhfghfghfgh124]

This should be on the history channel. These videos are so fascinating, I've learned so much about ancient history which was rather foreign to me before.

[@jadedmastermind]

Aurelian is one of my favorite Roman Emperors. He deserves a movie!

[@jansandman6983]

I think Aurelian is the best emperor, he even showed mercy on those who deserved it.

[@brendansaltvick5824]

Aurelian aka the Chad of Chads. Even chuck Norris stands in awe of how glorious he is. He’s so glorious when Aurelian pees in the toilet, he clogs it.

[@FSVR54]

Incredible content on military history! This is the type of content the young generation needs to see. Can we expect any more of the Hannibal videos?

[@theyruinedyoutubeagain]

Giving his enemies positions in his empire is just mental, no wonder he was so incredibly successful as an emperor

[@Cyfix15]

Wow, this guy's as impressive as sartorius in Iberia. Smart, capable and brave. The histories are full of these guys

[@godsmarine5734]

Now all we got is stunning and brave 😂

[@Ditka-89]

Aurelian the Great 👍

[@sergeantmajor_gross]

I learned about this great Emperor through ‘The History of Rome’. Wonderful show by Mike Duncan. I loved the narrator in this story a lot. Really adds some emotion to it. Great maps as well and an occasional funny sign/meme.

[@goose8012]

History isn’t just what happened, it’s how and why. Love this channel for that focus.

[@MrTh3archangel]

Imagine if Aurelian had lived and had a long rule :'(

[@milballs]

True history and yet an amazing narrative you've put together, good job

[@SneezyIsGaming]

I cant believe I just now found this channel. I could watch these videos all day. Thank you so much for this awesome content!!!!

[@EJRWatkins]

Can't believe the Palmyrene Galatian garrison were actually anthropomorphic eyeballs that's wild.

[@user-tt4sh2yy6r]

Basically Aurelian is the following meme - *quick teleports behind enemy* 😆 take these words literally and you won't have to watch an hour long campaign.

[@siecheil]

Great series. Would love to see the a series on the judean civil wars leading up to (and during) the siege of Jerusalem, Hadrian’s war in Judaea, or the second Dacian war next.

[@coltonstrickland7750]

Aurelian detaching part of his line to win that second battle is such prime Romanshit. So few other armies throughout time had infantry forces disciplined enough to do that but the Roman’s had been capable of it since they were using maniples.

[@aaronlockley9207]

I absolutely love these videos, thank you!

[@m.cl.ballista4642]

Given ALL the adversities our Emperor had to face....we can only admire His effort and result. His words sound in eternity.

[@rajmangalroy7842]

Thx for making this vid as I did not want see this one part by part

[@BongDiggidee]

Just want you guys to know that I am sure you bring joy to all who watch your quality videos. I love this channel, long may it live on.. viva la marché

[@seantomlinson3320]

Emesa was a spectacular victory. Wow. Great video as always..

[@adansanchez4047]

Aurelians murder was truly a crime against humanity.

[@mysticnovelbro]

Just imagine what the east may have looked like if Odaenathus had survived his assassination

[@madhurawat155]

I personally like to imagine that he would have stayed loyal to Rome and would've supported Aurelian in a potential Persian invasion. But one cannot know for sure.

[@jeddkeech259]

This is so well done

[@jeffersontbraga]

Beautifully done.

[@jsudlow12]

It’s truly amazing what a strong leader can do

[@geordiejones5618]

Yeah being a military autocrat has the advantage of being able to kill anyone who disagrees with you, but this is part of the problem. Rome may have survived because of Aurelian but the damage was too deep already. Any competant general could simply march ahead of an army and claim power. And any great leader could be killed for any reason. Diocletion just made it worse. Same with Constantine. Only hope Rome had to avoid total collapse was a full restoration of the Republic, which no one with any real influence would ever do. Everything that happened during and after this century, Rome deserved.

[@histguy101]

@@geordiejones5618 the same thing happened in the later Republic. There were about 12-15 civil wars between 100bc-30bc. As the empire grew larger, the armies grew larger, and certain individuals amassed power. The Senate losing most of its executive power over the military was a natural evolution. Plus it was much easier for the provincials to be loyal to one man than to a large group halfway across the sea. The first military revolts after Augustus happened as early as during the reign of Tiberius. In an empire so large and diverse, they greatest bulwark against military uprisings were strong and stable dynasties, particularly ones where the emperor is not needed out on campaign personally.

[@Killer-vi4ih]

@Jones Lol how was the republic working during the late era??? Have you actually studied the late republic.

[@senatuspopulusqueromanus3011]

Princeps Aurelian was the greatest Imperator that the empire has ever seen.

[@TheChosen2030]

That would be Augustus and trajan

[@senatuspopulusqueromanus3011]

@@TheChosen2030 you misspelled Marcus Aurelius and Aurelian

[@lkcdarzadix6216]

@@TheChosen2030 Augustus was good administrator but weak general heck he sent his friend to win his war while he sat on a bench also his karma came when his daughter killed all his rightfully heirs and planted discord in his empire

[@TonyFontaine1988]

@@TheChosen2030 Trajan had it on easy mode

[@richardlindquist5936]

Very nice vid. Thank You for the great work.

[@ovimm5724]

Stunningly done!!!

[@fike2951]

Absolutely marvelous!!

[@CowboyChuntis]

This video is fire keep up the good work! Always makes me wanna play some total war.

[@felixgrubshtain4365]

Great documentary , loved it 🥃

[@basedsigmaspeaks]

What an absolute unit!

[@yakupdemir5016]

If I were the boss of the empire, I would blindly hire Aurelian without looking at his CV.

[@samuelmargueret9626]

God damm , that vidéo Was insane... the way you explain this quite complex things is just incredible !!! Keep Going on and don't let anyone criticize you !! You got my support as always you are doing a great job !!

[@penciucdaniel7298]

Excelent content! Thank you!

[@mikaelgrande6968]

Me after 20 minutes “holy cow, this guy is like the juggernaut! He needs a title… oh wait a minute”

[@Dro250]

Man, I love everything Rome. Thank you for the history lesson!

[@smacpost3]

Great work, thank you.

[@CRISTHIANSENN]

I wanted the final part of this Hannibal story looking forward to chapter 19 and seeing the final outcome. thanks for the great job.

[@jasperito5741]

How do you make those battlemaps?? They look outstanding! hats off to you :)

[@user-fi3oh3qh7e]

Awesome work. Can you make a documentary of 3 parts for the eastern Roman emperor Heracleus? (How he rises as general and becomes emperor and his campaign’s against the Sassanid empire.) I ask because very few people know about him and he is very underrated.

[@TonyFontaine1988]

Agree

[@zippyparakeet1074]

Yep. He's only remembered, if at all, for changing the official language to Greek and his losses against the rising power of Islam (and for Yarmouk of course) when he was but a tired old man at that time, incapable of leading his armies like he did against the Persians years ago. He was a brilliant Emperor and ensured the survival of Eastern Rome *twice* in the face of overwhelming odds, first against the Persians and secondly through his reforms to establish the Themata that ensured the Arabs would not be able to go past th Taurus mountains in Anatolia.

[@Iusti018]

This documentary is absolutely great! Thanks a lot for your comfort. I really like the length of this series; perfect to listen to while I am cooking, cleaning or tidying up :)

[@strider3574]

Great Video as Always!!

[@bluefish4999]

Great video what a great commander, shame he didn't send generals out and concentrate on the empire. Orleans was named after Aurelian, I always think of that when I go to New Orleans.

[@burakdonmez7157]

This channel changed my life. You doing better than a school can do. I thank you so much for your effort.

[@HistoryMarche]

Wow, thank you!

[@legatuslegionarii2284]

Excellent series!

[@history-edits315]

so glad they made a youtube video based off my favorite total war campaign

[@danielefabbro822]

Finally it's time! My favorite Emperor of the Romans. Divi Augustus Lucius Domitius Aurelianus!

[@Eazy-ERyder]

Emperor AURELIAN shall be NOT UNDERestimated, UNDERrated nor overlooked any more. He has become my favorite Caesar AND Augustus for all Time!

[@Hello-ig1px]

Aetius > Aurellian

[@las_espannas]

​@@Hello-ig1px50/50

[@12thynorp]

Adoro tus videos, gran recopilación x cierto :p

[@user-iu9xq3lh6e]

Incredible work as always. Can you please make a series for King of Epirus Pyrrhus the eagle?

[@nikolatasev4948]

A sacrifice in memory of Aurelian.

[@Aaronwhatnow]

It's always a good day when HistoryMarche brings a video out

[@Ealdorman_of_Mercia]

Love this channel, Kings and Generals and naturally Epic History TV! I pretty much only watch that on youtube.

[@frankmithra6140]

Amazing History! Thank you so much.

[@aaronwalker4017]

Brilliant collaboration of all previous/newer videos.!! Brilliant part of roman history..and an emperor taken away from the world far before his time..could have done some amazing reforms if he got a chance to catch his breath..if he wanted to,lol..he was/ forced to be over ambitious due to his time in power and the circumstances!! Cheers Historymarche