Roman History 01 - The Mythic Kings 753-509 BC

[@sipjedekat8525]

This podcast ran from 2007 to 2012 if I recall correctly. And I just keep coming back to it. It's simply the most comprehensive and simultaneously the most easy to listen to account of Rome's history out there. Mike Duncan has progressed in the meantime, most notably with his excellent Revolutions podcasts and his books (which are well worth a read), but this series is just like a comfortable warm blanket of history goodness which never fails to bring a smile to my face. You can hear him get better at it as he plods along, finding more flow in his narrative, more confidence and more deadpan humor as the episodes stack up. It will remain his Magnum Opus unless he decides to up the ante even more in times to come. In Mike's own words: 'one hell of a thing'. And timaeus, the OP, gets a shout-out too. Not only for uploading this in good sizable chunks, but mercifully without any ads whatsoever. It's gold you found, kind internet stranger. Gold. It really gladdens me this is still listened to, and commented on, after all these years. This work of art deserves it.

[@dominicp9296]

Crazy I never heard of it untill last year I actually found this channel first then realized it's mike duncan and I've listened to it all 3 times lol and the 9 seasons of revolutions which is fantastic aswell. I'm still on the Russian which is last

[@Zyzyx442]

Thanks, just found this but already know will come back to this lecture.

[@SpeaksYourWord]

Thank you

[@Jet_Rod_94]

Hizzah!

[@andrewmorrow7472]

Ditto. I've listened to the series 3 times over the years. Found it in 2008 while on a job with a lot of travel.

[@P1Gman]

It took me three years to finish this podcast. Listening at work and at home in my free time. I'd listen to each episode over and over for at least a week, sometimes longer, before moving on to the next. Now it's time to jump right back on this train and restart the journey! LFG!!!

[@lv67890]

This is truly a crown jewel in podcast content. This man has contributed something good and I appreciate Mr Duncan!

[@cpt191021]

its crazy tho cuase you could do a roman history podcast 20 times longer the amount of info on them is nuts. There just a ceaser podcast that is like 50 hrs or so

[@mattluke5546]

It really is amazing!!!

[@KensleyHomeschool]

I listened to ALL episodes driving to and from work (thank you Blue Tooth). This led to Revolutions which are excellent. Very appreciative of all the hard work and detail to create History of Rome & Revolutions podcasts.

[@samlund8543]

0:04 In The Beginning (Mythical Origins of Rome) 11:36 Youthful Indiscretions (King Romulus) 23:14 The Seven Kings of Rome Part 1 (Numa, Tullus, and Ancus) 39:01 The Seven Kings of Rome Part 2 (The Tarquin Dynasty & Fall of the Monarchy)

[@sansr8949]

thanks man

[@koboldgeorge2140]

PIN THIS MAN IMMEDIATELY

[@HowNotToDoStuff]

This will be my second time listening to this podcast. I appreciate the time and effort Mr. Duncan put into this history of Rome. It was a labor of love and a great legacy.

[@querlimfranco8466]

i've listened to it 9 times already from start to finish. It's addictive.

[@sansr8949]

@@querlimfranco8466 thats crazy!

[@hateralert4012]

I have just started my second time listening. Great set of videos here!

[@mrnarason]

me too, I've finished like 8-10 years ago. Now I've having an roman history itch again

[@dominicp9296]

​@@querlimfranco8466I hear you on that I've listened to it all 3 times lol now I just click certain ones most of the time but here I am on first video so we will see what happens. You should check out revolutions podcast by him also if you haven't it's absolutely fantastic every single one well I haven't finished the Russian which is the last one but its been great and all the other 9 seasons were great aswell

[@ScottTeacher]

I started somewhere around Tiberius and followed it to the end. Starting again from the beginning. Best history series I've found on KZbin.

[@stewartdalton3298]

Ever since I came across this I've been hooked. Great for winding down at bedtime and drifting off to another time, another ruler, just a continious saga of one of the greatest empires in time. Fascinating stuff.

[@AverageAlien]

read a book, there is this book called "Rome, rise and fall" by stephen kershaw, really fun stuff

[@Beef33EE]

This series is amazing. 7 years later and I still find my self coming back to it and binge listening to it.

[@rakim126]

i immediately recognize the greatness of this cast. The audio gives me 2006 dorm room vibes. But ive been spoiled by good quality and it grates my brain.

[@paintedweasels]

I was working on a creative Roman city project for 4 years(started sept 2012) and had watched/seen most docs and paintings and photos that were related to ancient Rome, and when I was feeling like my inspiration was coming to an end because I had exhausted that supply, I decided to try just listening to the history behind the monuments, geography, and cities ruins I had seen and heard about in textbooks and the internet, and I found this podcast here, it gave my inspiration the boost in the arm it needed for another 4 years to enhance and detail it further, and spread beyond it even to found other roman creative projects, that were linked to my original like a capitol city. This will always have a place in my life.

[@hailalexander93]

This will be my third listen through of the history of Rome series by Michael Duncan, I've tried and not been successful in finding a historic lecture that matches the depth and open narrative that Mr.Duncan can put together. Thank you to the uploader for this compilation.

[@Jacob-sb3su]

Dan Carlins Hardcore History.

[@MrVlogman101]

Have you tried Historia civilis?

[@SisyphusJP]

Temporary Fakename yeah let me just quickly sign up for raid shadow legends

[@brianfellows2024]

History of Byzantium and History of England are great. Both were made by people who liked Duncan's podcast and tried to make their own about different subjects using Duncan's style.

[@bigbluebuttonman1137]

@@Jacob-sb3su Dan Carlin is an equal to Mike Duncan, though in a thoroughly different way. He rarely does the sort of long-form that Mike Duncan does to the extent he does (this is 60+ hours of Roman History from its very beginning to its end covering a thousand years of history), sometimes seemingly picking the middle of a story and establishing the context, his ability to ask philosophical questions and get the noggin joggin is as much a treat as Mike Duncan's utter dissection of the Roman Empire coupled with his wit, and ability to cover the historical implications of everything he covers. The difference is that Dan Carlin's slower to pump out material. Glad Duncan never stopped, because I plan to immediately pick up his revolutions podcast series after this (I'm almost midway through).

[@JANN-JAPAN]

I’ve been listening to this series for years. I never tire of it because it’s interesting and educational. That said, probably because I remember much of it, I too listen to it to sleep. Play this on my speakers and put on an eye mask- I just drift off to sleep. It’s soothing and somehow therapeutic. I wonder if Mr. History of Rome still does tours to Rome. It would be great to take a tour like that.

[@davidcirovic8620]

I can highly recomend the history of byzantium podcast by Robin Pierson, it is just as wondefull.

[@MrKevinkins]

This series is the most addictive sleep aid ever created. If you enjoy history and are suffering insomnia, give it a try.

[@flashers.5212]

That’s an odd compliment, but I understand well enough where you are coming from.

[@michaelmcgee2026]

@@flashers.5212 not really. A lot of people do it. You scroll through the comment section of documentaries you'll find plenty of people making this statement.

[@redlegsrick8514]

And no ads that wake you up to skip over 👍🏻

[@londonkeith4804]

a trick: you can watch series at flixzone. Been using it for watching all kinds of movies these days.

[@colemanaugustine3376]

@London Keith Yea, been watching on Flixzone for since december myself =)

[@nickscurvy8635]

I always gotta come back to this podcast. Probably my fifth time starting it over. This is a flagship in the podcast world. Duncan is a legend

[@Scutum-ky2fx]

My second time coming back to this. It simply has so many good things in it that really puts you into the mind of a Roman. Whether you are using it to touch up on history, learn it for the first time, it is always great to put on, especially the afternoon when working/ walking your dog or simply unwinding. It is a great thing and wish you all a great listen!

[@lindadunning-cw4uj]

I have listened to this for 5 times. It is the finest podcast of Roman history ever. It should be require listening in every class of ancient t history or history! I was crushed as it ended as it must but I still listen to it some nites when I can't sleep. I still learn more about Rome and sail gently in sleep. I am over 75 and I will listen to this until I join the players in eternal slumber. Thank you mike Duncan

[@SamSung-nf6tr]

I listened to this & bought his books a few years ago. I wish there were people around me to discuss this with.

[@cimbrius5583]

This is a podcast by Mike Duncan, Timaeus is only the uploader.

[@Bladebard]

Does Mike Duncan have his own YoUTube?

[@dosran5786]

this is so gooood!

[@alexanderiii.9100]

Go on Spotify, there you can listen to the whole thing uploaded my mike duncan himself

[@codymayak8042]

I've listen to his pod cast it is by far the best history pod cast out there awesome so glad it's in a longer format I hated have to pick each episode. Great job, this should be a DVD set.

[@SisyphusJP]

Really should I’d buy

[@publiusrunesteffensen5276]

What @John C is talking about, is Dan Carlin's Hardcore History. And he is entirely right, it's equally marvelous: www.dancarlin.com/hardcore-history-series/

[@eugenecoleman8525]

I've been looking for such an in depth and all encompassing overview of Roman history. I'm so glad I found this, absolutely amazing work.

[@tylerbrass4002]

I love this podcast a little more every time I listen to it, its entertaining, and really makes you interested in the story inside the history, listening to this has especially helped me tie together all the different periods and rulers, and has helped me understand the Roman civilization itself, as it actually was, rather than just focusing in on the highlights.

[@ThrillaWhale]

Oh my, it’s that time of year again. Time to listen to the entire history of rome all over again.

[@TheCaesarion]

Exactly!!!

[@wicksinn]

This first episode of the podcast is so good that I'm listening to it twice.

[@-timaeus-9781]

:)

[@WildBillCox13]

Interesting and enjoyable. I started in the Punic Wars, but came back here to binge watch the series from the beginning. Thanks for posting.

[@jonward6251]

I remember listening this in my room with my brother while playing with my legos. it is weird to think that the 11 year old me. living in Hawaii would listen to this for fun, just imagining this great culture. I live in Naples italy, I am truly blessed.

[@anaximanderofmiletus5677]

That is awesome. Harness that passion and follow it! Always ask questions throughout your education too; if something seems off or incomplete follow up with your own research :) Sadly it's hard to get good information these days, even from our schools.

[@ScrubbyBubbles]

man this is just incredible, especially during our current times, very nice to invest in some historical content - thank you for uploading this

[@Wallyworld30]

@timaeus I’m so happy you made all these videos public again. When you privatized them I scoured KZbin to find as many of Duncan’s Rome podcast and created a new bootleg playlist with what I could find. It’s so much better to have the real thing again!

[@liamjm9278]

You could just go to Duncan's website and listen or download them from there.

[@William-the-Guy]

They are all on most podcast apps for free. Spotify for example.

[@feynstein1004]

This was an excellent. And my first podcast, actually. I feel great to have started on something so awesome.

[@-timaeus-9781]

The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. Glad to have ya on board! :)

[@ttrestle]

I can tell that I’m going to absolutely LOVE this podcast.

[@shim5275]

Mike Duncan is the best bar none. I have listened to the History of Rome podcast twice and my favourite bits many times more. Always pick up something new.

[@atzuras]

It is fascinating how much truth can be derived from the legends and myths Romans told themselves.

[@hayesatmisesdotcom]

This was such a great podcast to listen to. I didn't start listening when he started but I caught up quickly and I listened to it for several years at work. It really made my job so much more pleasant.

[@bunnalong79]

I listen to this podcast about 20 years ago, first made available in the apple store. I'm surprised its still around. Duncan used to give tour trip to Italy as part of the podcast. Wonder if he is still alive.

[@jimgrand8514]

Last I heard he is just finishing up his sequal podcast revolutions. He even written two books after the history of Rome one about Rome itself.

[@William-the-Guy]

He is a 2-time NYT best selling author, and he tours like rock star. Sold-out auditoriums of people show up just to listen to him read.

[@ryanbearden9709]

It actually wasn't Gates who won the battle of Saratoga... It was Benedict Arnold!!! That is one of the reasons Arnold betrayed Washington because he was always slighted & not given his just due. Like not getting credit for turning the tide of that battle which brought about French intervention.

[@thegriffin88]

"great great great great great..." Yes, this was a good choice.

[@-timaeus-9781]

Thanks for watching!

[@gmoney5947]

It’s 14 generations! I traced back 12 generations. My great great great great great great great great great grandfather was Sir Gideon Idsen of Shropshire England 1635-1701 and his son John Isom (1680-1759) (Ison/Idsen) came to Amherst Virginia and was buried in Scott Co Virginia in 1759.

[@Wallyworld30]

G Money My Dad’s brother is John XII his son (my cousin) Is John XIII. My cousin had 4 daughters and no boys. :=(

[@timomastosalo]

Great choice?

[@Jin-Rohhh]

@@gmoney5947 how did you trace your family lineage so far back?? Was it a service you'd paid for, or self research? I'm very intrigued😲

[@OG_MikeHawk]

Love the podcast. Just finished The Storm Before the Storm by Mike Duncan. Excellent read!

[@josephhebert1785]

I could listen to every video on this channel from first to last beginning to end on each video and never get tired of it. Et Senatus Populusque Romanus

[@TeSolycMandalor]

Hey, 5 years from the future, still haven't forgotten the founding fathers.

[@GwenApMannanan]

Who else noticed there is a town on the map called "Narnia"?

[@bombelbee03]

Gwen Ap Mannanan l

[@darth1nsidious726]

THE Budgetteers found it

[@WildBillCox13]

Absolutely correct and good eyes, too. CS Lewis was highly educated, and a well read amateur historian. Of course he borrowed from antiquity for his work. So did Tolkien (the Hobbit and others), Robert E Howard (Conan and King Kull), HP Lovecraft (many, many, dark stories), and Sir Walter Scott (Castle Otranto, Ivanho, and others). So do I, but I'm a modern, not an historical, figure.

[@robbielobster3212]

I was assuming it was one of those false towns on a map that are used to pick out forgeries from the real thing.

[@baileyfawcett2778]

Gwen Ap Mannanan Emperor Nerva was born there.

[@jackdutfield6096]

now all we need is someone to animate this so my 16 year old attention span can have some visual simulation

[@HxH2011DRA]

Indeed

[@maqsooddinajihad2521]

Jack Dutfield close your eyes

[@ane7hud]

Jack Dutfield listen to the podcast when do low level activities. like running or hiking

[@WildBillCox13]

A good idea and, with suitable funding, I'm sure he'll prove just as interesting in multimedia as he is in audio. I treat this seris like an audiobook and listen, while I game and surf and blog.

[@rayneregret5060]

I just take a bunch of notes, it's the only I can way retain this information. I'm terrible listener. >

[@Tactical_DZ]

Went back to the beginning of your series for Rome; I started in Marcus Aurelius's time because of great respect to the stoic philosopher king but now before I finish your series I have to catch up now from the beginning to the time of Marcus Aurelius, thank you for the enlightening historical and cultural analysis of the Roman Empire. Much respect brother 💯🙏

[@BiscuitHead22]

I listened to this years ago, and it was so good.

[@grdnzrnic]

This podcast is eminently enjoyable and educational during my cardio walks. It is an Oasis of civility and cultural enrichment

[@maynard04]

Wow this is great work i listened to this whole series a year ago. Will probably watch your video and listen to it again.

[@skyfall9124]

It's been a while since I listened to this Podcast. I really enjoy it. Thanks

[@Claire_H]

Very informative docu-series, as someone who loves and enjoys studying human histories this was a fantastic documentary of the histories of rome

[@beardedcanadian2190]

Yeeeeeeeeesesssss. I finally found this Playlist. Oh its been sooooo long.

[@yvelaine]

I have slept through the revolutions as well … now having to start all over again .. thank you Mike ….

[@stephenandersen4625]

Mike Duncan is very good

[@centuriontwofivezeroone2794]

I love learning about history, I especially love learning having someone read it to me, I don't know why but it seems I remember more this way (as opposed to reading). Thank you I really enjoyed this and know already I'm going to enjoy part two too.

[@rumelingecristescu6046]

It's the same for me too

[@cronistamundano8189]

I have been interested in Roman History for a long time and have read Livy and all the greats. Thanks for masterclass.

[@udaykaransinghsidhu]

Thanks for uploading. Great listen. Hopefully you can upload rest of the series also.

[@-timaeus-9781]

Glad you like it :) I already have the files on my hdd, I just have to compile them into youtube episodes. There are 37 total videos that I will make and I'm on 22 now.

[@udaykaransinghsidhu]

- Timaeus - looking forward to complete collection. Keep up the great work

[@IDontCare-Ever]

Never knew this was on KZbin amazing!!!!!

[@eaglebearer]

I have a bottle of vodka and I see no better way to drink it than to listen to this Amazing podcast while playing some games.

[@coreymatt9907]

Super kewl. My favorite podcast!! 😊

[@classicalliberalarts]

At 20:40, the comparison of George Washington to Romulus is ridiculous and disproves the whole argument.

[@josephvitale137]

I never noticed the similarities in Romulus and Cyrus The Great. Like how, despite their obvious importance, they recorded everything about those two kings, except how they died... Strange

[@gregmattson2238]

god.. I think i've gone to heaven finding this channel.

[@gethynphillips]

A series on the opposite one this would be awesome. Like a step by step thing of the victims of the empire and its enemies throughout history. I love Rome as we know so much through biased history but an attempt at the going ins of others would be great

[@Wallyworld30]

gethyn phillips Ro e is Theo my ancient civilization in there orbit that has a complete written history. NThe Greeks did a great job until the rise of Rome. Ironically it was Greek hostages in Rome that started writing the Roman History. Thank you Timeus, Polybus and Livy. Three most important ancient historians in Roman history. It’s cool this channel is named after one of them.

[@shanecooney6832]

Just found your channel , I’ve hours and hours to catch up on , much love and respect from Ireland

[@slowcivicep3]

I’d love to get permission to try and remix and remaster this audio. It’s such a good listen

[@robjm0]

You think the guy that posted this video got permission to use the audio? Because I doubt it The audio gets better over time anyway

[@TheHighSpaceWizard]

I'm about to tear through this series over the next few days.

[@dramlamb5196]

21:40 One of the best paragraphs in the whole series.

[@bcm8984]

Glad these came back

[@GIGroundNPound]

Awesome series sir! Thank you VERY much for all your videos!

[@Alamyst2011]

The greatest series I have ever watched. 3x times now

[@seangoff3937]

This is great! I initially put this on to go to sleep, I'm so into it its keeping me awake 🤣🤣

[@stephennewberry9815]

The start of an excellent adventure into the past. Thank you 🙂

[@michaeljlightheart9863]

Best youtube channel.

[@unclesanders]

This is taken from Mike duncans podcast "the history of Rome" its on spotify if you want to listen to the whole thing. There is also another podcast called "revolutions" that mike duncan does and its really good to

[@-timaeus-9781]

The whole is here too. That's why it's called 'Episode 01'. ;) Also, I give Mike credit in the description of each video.

[@johnmichalski5981]

Love this amazingly informative and entertaining podcast. I did want to offer one small correction to your remarks about the Rape of the Sabine Women and the story's influence on later Western culture: the Baroque artist who painted the episode was named Peter Paul Rubens, not John Paul.

[@57tricci]

Mr. Duncan, plese provide the source(s) of the material you used to cause the broadcast. I studied in Italy and there are some facts you mention that I would lile to data check vs the material Istudied in Rome, Italy, at a number of Universities.

[@mikemeetstec]

Good night’s sleep. Thank you🙏🏽

[@HxH2011DRA]

Thanks for uploading this! I always wanted video!

[@mahnehl7840]

one of the best things on youtube ever

[@1cathexis]

Very nice work, Mel. Would love to see the topic, "The Sea Peoples" from you.I bet you could do it justice.

[@pete9320]

Sadly this is just a rip from "The History of Rome" by Mike Duncan. Sadly he doesn't cover 'The Sea Peoples' in any real way. :l

[@plummye005]

back for the 3rd relisten of the series within a year

[@filipe5722]

What makes you say that the Latin Gods are copy of the Greek ones as opposed to an independent evolution of the religion from its PIE roots that latter "Hellenized" by the Romans?

[@alexsveta5403]

Your show is amazing. That's the second time I watch the whole thing!!!

[@alexsveta5403]

Third :)

[@DrinkyMcBeer]

This youtube channel is not associated with Mike Duncan (the podcast creator). They merely uploaded the the episodes to youtube. I would recommend looking up Mr. Duncan and letting him know how much he is appreciated for this amazing piece of work.

[@alexsveta5403]

@@DrinkyMcBeer Thanks for letting me know

[@tntramzy12]

I don't think people like you get their due in this world. You deserve millions just for this channel not some banker like me that speculates and makes money by moving others money. Thank you sir I will subscribe, like and spam all your videos. Hopefully they will be as good as this one which I bet they will

[@dfwnorthwest]

This is really good. Ive been listening to these on the way to/from work. Are you reading from a book or do you have notes available for download somewhere? Ive been looking to learn more about Roman history but didnt have time to read a huge volume of text. These videos are perfect. Thank you!

[@-timaeus-9781]

Thanks for watching :) This is from the podcast series The History Of Rome by Mike Duncan. No one had put them on youtube so I started making these videos putting several episodes in each video.

[@Kanovskiy]

Should make a playlist. It is hard to find all the episodes.

[@hateralert4012]

Great series here Mr. Duncan

[@ChaseBoden-vv5co]

Amazing podcast that’s extremely insightful

[@Vercingetorix.Rising]

This was fantastic. Just wish you had accompanying pictures and drawings

[@gioq4702]

visit Latium! it's the most beautiful region in the world! we have volcanic lakes, mountains, beaches, plains, hills, hot springs etc. it's an incredible concentration

[@DonnaGisellaTranchel]

Hello! I will now begin this epic journey... THANK YOU!!!💙💙💙

[@Hvllow99]

I've watched the whole series 3 times now!

[@raurkegoose5233]

Correction, it wasn't Gates' victory at Saratoga, it was Arnold's victory at Saratoga.

[@corylusbluefox9482]

I somehow don't think the name Hamilton is going to be forgotten anytime soon. This podcast was made before that though.

[@iiTzoreo1]

i was getting so annoyed by the short episodes and having to go back and switch ever 20 or so minutes so thank you for this

[@rohitbiswaslit93]

How come this content is free

[@BraveGisgo]

The comparison between Washington and Romulus is so fantastically brilliant and articulate.

[@a.d.clarke4990]

29:55 “Hostilius!” Appropriately named. 😂

[@shurik121]

It's so weird to listen to the first episodes when I'm currently on the last episodes of the Revolutions podcast.

[@the_mystery_of_stonehenge]

These are nice. The topic grand. I am amazed. I am one of those who sees clarity in the origin stories of the Roman republic. A dozen generations is not that great a span, as my own kin go back that far to the Mayflower and the successive generations are easy to follow. Everything from the wolf to the final king. I believe the Roman version. I will now relax and enjoy the next part.

[@zenajj]

Great video, but you should have told, that this is taken from "The history of Rome" podcast by Mike Duncan.

[@-timaeus-9781]

It's in the description with a link :) Plus the name of the playlist is The History Of Rome.

[@zenajj]

oh, sorry, completley missed that, should have pressed "show more",...

[@aperson5135]

don't worry I missed it aswell for some time

[@nbyz]

Oh man.. me too.

[@gino9094]

These are very friendly comments. No place for this on the internet ;)

[@GHST995]

Love these podcasts...what is the tune that keeps playing I love that too.

[@eccehomo1904]

Second time around. Excellent work.

[@josww2]

It was Benedict Arnold's victory at Saratoga, not Gates! @20:45

[@josww2]

lol