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The quality of these imperial roman documentaries from Augustus to Nero are truly spectacular.

These videos are better than any historical documentaries that are on BBC, Amazon, Netflix etc. I wish there was videos like this wen I was in school cos my history teachers were useless and I’ve learned more from this channel then i did 5 years of history lessons at school!

Keep in mind that most of the “accounts” on Nero we have today were written by his political opponents,Aka people with a vested interest in making the previous regime look bad. We’ll probably never know what he was actually like, but there’s always two sides to every story.

It's quite poetic how completely alone Nero was when he was deposed, since he basically had it coming after killing most of his friends and family (his mother Agrippina, his brother Britannicus, his tutor Seneca, his wife Poppaea and their child, etc.). In fact, in the Anthony Burgess's novel "The Kingdom of the Wicked", Nero spends the last moments of his life screaming the names of the friends and family he killed until a slave gets fed up with him and slits his throat

Nero. The end of the Julio-Claudian Dynasty, the end of an era. Augustus' family deserved so much better.

"What a pretty thing a fire is..." *Nero while burning Claudius' writings*

The slums in Rome were highly vulnerable to fire. I recall that Crassus ( long before Nero ) had a monopoly on fire control and would negotiate terms before anyone would fight the fire with the result that the property would go to Crassus and the owner would become his tenant.

There is a theory that upper class Romans were crazy because of lead poisoning from their plumbing .

What a great account. It’s all so well researched. I love Roman history and these series are so informative. Thank you 😊

So happy for a new documentary! Thank you for the work that you do!

I’m really grateful for this channel effort and time making these educational documents. I’ve been learning a lot since I’m fan of history ❤️.

Hell yes! Been waiting for this one. Absolutely love you guys.

HBO's 'Rome' needs to do more seasons! Definitely one about Nero, Caligula, etc..

I just seen a video about Nero sending an expedition to try to find the source of the Nile River.

You guys continue to create amazing documentaries on these historical figures! Can’t wait to see who’s next.

Of all the depictions of Nero playing the lyre as Rome burns, the most realistic and believable is the one shown in a 2004 German miniseries about said Emperor (played by Hans Matheson). In this version, Nero does not sing triumphantly while watching all of Rome burn, but plays the lyre completely secluded in his lonely and dark Palace to try to calm his tortured soul due to the tragedies that have devastated his life, being completely oblivious to the horror that is devastating the city at that moment. If Nero really played the lyre while Rome was burning, this version is much more credible to what Suetonios says.

Nice was waiting for this one

Thank you for a well made and informative video.

The first time I heard about Emperor Nero was from Horrible Histories and all I can hear while watching this is his line “Of badness, I’m the daddy!” 🤣

After my last visit to Rome, I was surprised that there is not much left of this great builder... only monuments to his victims!🤔

Oh to be a Roman Emperor, 2000 or so years ago. The good old days

Thank you! I have been looking forward for this :)

He kept the lions fed, that's for sure. Lol 🤣

Really fantastic stuff, well done

I have seen Domina so it's very easy to understand this documentary plz continue to bring more

He was not happy with Vespasian for falling asleep during one of his performances 😴

Hope you guys do a video on Basil II the Bulgar Slayer one day

I love the even handed treatment of Nero, pointing out the good things he did which are often overlooked. But when you got to that poor kid who was castrated and forced to dress as Poppea and then was probably raped multiple times....oh my gosh. That's a nightmare. That poor kid! Overall, Nero was a bad bad bad man. A very very bad man.

Simply, remember. Absolute power corrupts absolutely……….

Stellar documentary.. you guys are the best.

Great episode! Everything match what I read!

Great gimmick free documentary with an excellent narrator.

Great, thanks y’all.

I definitely wouldn't like to live in those times. There were so many reasons to be killed , even if you were the emperor's mother!!

Nero was a horrific monster

Sounds about right. Well played.

I think determining Nero as a wicked, good, or inadequate Emperor is still indecisive.

Thank You for documentation - 🤗

I'm sure Nero got a bad rep. History is written by the victors, who are your adversary. Why would I ever think they would have something good to say?

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Hi, I'm enjoying these videos so far as I've only recently subbed to this channel. Something that has been on my mind lately is that I don't really know all that much about famous Islamic people, and I scrolled through your videos page to see what I could find. What I noticed is that aside from Saludin and Baybars, you haven't covered any other major Islamic figures in the four years this channel has been here. It might not have even struck me as unusual, but you've covered several European crusader kings and other people who got fame from fighting in the crusades, but who were they fighting against? Do these adversaries have a story? There's no Osman, no Mahmud, no philosopher or astronomer or mathematician of Islamic origin. I'm not saying do a documentary on Muhammad himself because that might not go over well, but it would be nice to have some of the blanks filled in. There's also a few other major historical figures I noticed missing like Attila, Ghengis Khan, and Timur. I've got more suggestions, but these were just what I noticed off hand. Cheers, and thanks for the content.

Roman politics were brutal indeed.

There were so many people involved in the history, I have hard time to follow the story. My bad 😣. When I was in the Coliseum the tour guide explained that Nero killed his mother then the coliseum was built on top of Nero’s palace. That’s far I understand.

I saved this channels Julius Caesar's video in a playlist but haven't watched it yet. I've always been interested in ancient Rome and Caesar in particular, I even have a tattoo of him on my arm, but I thought I knew everything pretty much there is to know about ancient Rome. As soon as this video started I heard something that totally caught me by surprise when it said they were dealing w some ppl somewhere in the empire that had just suffered a natural disaster and they were sending them supplies and funds to help. Then it said that it paid somebody and gave them land to compensate for theirs that was destroyed. Point is, I didn't think or just never thought that back then they were doing like we do today and doing things like fema

Great documentary

Julio Claudian dynasty one of the first ever dynasties to rule the Roman empire. Nero it s last emperor. Also he was taught by one of the great pundits of rome. Seneca. But as destiny ✍️ he was killed by the student emperor nero. It s a tragic. Also he killed his mother and his cousins who are the true ones to claim the throne. Absolutely a thrilling period. And one of the worst emperors of early roman empire. Brilliant documentary 🔥❤️. Love you guys ❤️. A huge fan from Sri Lanka ❤️🔥🔥🔥.

Agrappina: What goes around, comes around.. A fitting end to an evil woman.

Man you guys got to one on General Sherman and his March to the sea.

I think he very much deserves the title of crockpot and villain

WELL DONE

I love learning about history and it's really fun to watch and love Roman emporers can you do Alexander the great

This is a great channel.

What a great documentary!

Wow, straight out of the gate! Nice.

Nero didn't start the fire. 🎶 He didn't light it, but he tried to it right. 🎶

Will you make a video about emperor Commodus?

This documentary was Rey well presented. Nero was complex, and I can’t judge him as bad or good. It’s just too bad that he didn’t learn from Seneca to be more frugal, and his lavish lifestyle ultimately led to his downfall.

I enjoyed this documentary. Richard in Dallas

Although the Nero played by Peter Ustinov is a memorable villain, I believe that this version fails when it comes to representing the infamous antichrist, since he appears here as nothing more than a manipulable buffoon for whom you feel more sorry than disgusted. If I tell you the truth, the best and closest to the monster that ancient romans describe is the one played by Anthony Andrews in the miniseries "A.D.", which tells the origin of Christianity from the resurrection of Jesus to the death of Paul of Tarsus. Here, Nero is depicted here as an attractive, charismatic and clever monster who believes himself to be the greatest artist that ever existed and whose evil and cruelty know no limits. Also, something really shocking about this Nero is that (unlike many other versions of the character) we never see him pay for his crimes. The last thing we see of the emperor on screen is him laughing at the beheading of Saint Paul...and that's it. THAT'S HOW YOU REPRESENT AN ANTICHRIST

Great narration and very detailed information; however, the background music around 42 minute time mark onward is way too loud and unbearably irritating!

Excellent 🥰

Brilliant piece of history. Thank you for telling it so masterfully. Can't make any judgement either way.

Nero was a pretty good emperor tbh, good documentary.

Nobody talking about how his name in numerology adds up to 666.....interesting

If you are interested in a more positive depiction of Nero, there are three entertainment products that try to show him in a less evil way: -Peter and Paul (1981): A miniseries about the journeys of the apostles Peter and Paul. Although Nero (played here by Julian Fellowes) does not appear until the end, the dignity and honor that this version shows is notorious, as, despite the insistence of Seneca and Burrus to simply execute him, he allows Paul (played by Anthony Hopkins) to have a dignified house arrest in Rome and even hold Christian conferences. -Ancient Rome, The Rise and Fall of an Empire (2006): Shows the Emperor (played by Michael Sheen) gradually falling into madness at the enormous expense of rebuilding Rome after the Great Fire. It is perhaps the only production that shows the Emperor helping his subjects during the Great Fire. It also stands out for the mythical "DON'T YOU DARE!!!!!!" scene. -Nero (2004): Nero (played by Hans Matheson) is depicted here as a tragic figure who was a victim of the machinations of Caligula (played by John Simm in a short but very well acted role) and later his mother Agrippina . After being forced to murder a ton of people to secure his position as Emperor, his relationship with the slave Acte is the only thing that keeps his humanity alive. Although it is sometimes overly melodramatic and also full of historical inaccuracies (such as Nero being raised by slaves and Caligula ruling for 10 years) it's pretty decent and worth watching.

According to the legend Nero played the fiddle while Rome burned even though fiddles would not be invented until 1 000 years later. Was it another anachronism by Skakespeare? Nero's instrument would probably have been a lyre.

In delving into the annals of history, we uncover the intricate threads that weave together the diverse cultural fabric of our world. It's a fascinating journey of discovery.

Now I know why nicknames could really help out my lord.

Gotta feel sorry for Augustus & family, the start of the Roman Empire, Augustus the first emperor starting Rome to become a powerhouse in the world and Nero making it all for nothing by letting the family line down

I watched the boy be taken from the streets, A fragile soul, untamed by fate's cruel beats. From boyhood's innocence to a girl's disguise, A metamorphosis that defies the skies. The cobblestone alleys whispered secrets untold, As they shaped the contours of a life unfold. No name, no refuge, lost in the shadows' dance, Yet destiny carved a path, a twisted chance. And now, the boy with no name finds solace anew, A borrowed identity, a reflection of Sporus's rue. Echoes of ancient Rome, where power played its game, Where cruelty and control etched their mark in flame. Sporus, your legacy transcends the ages' veil, A silent witness to the human heart's travail. May your memory endure, not as a mere refrain, But as a testament to resilience, in sorrow's domain. As for me, dear Sporus, I walk the path you once took, A fleeting echo of your existence, a momentary look. Your memories, like fragile whispers, graced my soul, A glimpse into a life veiled in pain, sorrow, and control. In that ephemeral second, emotions surged and swirled, A tempest of anger, betrayal-the fabric of your world. Did you yearn for freedom, for a life unshackled and free? Or did resignation settle upon you, like leaves upon a tree? Thousands of years later, your footsteps are still etched upon the earth, A silent witness to power's cruelty, its twisted mirth. The burning barrel-an allegory for dreams consumed, As life flickered, waned, and left you entombed. Dear Sporus, your legacy transcends the sands of time, A name whispered by winds, a forgotten paradigm. May you find solace in the depth of my mind, as I walk your path seeking answers I may never find. Fare thee well sporus, and may the great creator guide you.

Real nice guy. He executed St Paul after st Paul preached to him.

Everytime I was about to be in Nero’s side , he did something crazy 😂😂

Deep down a lot of ppl want to be Nero, just saying

People do exaggerate how evil he was, especially in relation to the burning of Rome. He was still a very evil guy despite that

When I comes to the discrepancy of past accounts and present beliefs its clear that those that were there knew what actually happened and skeptics now have nothing but hot air between their ears.

A befitting end for ONE BAD DUDE !!!

2 Peter 2:14 Having eyes full of adultery, and that cannot cease from sin; beguiling unstable souls: an heart they have exercised with covetous practices; cursed children:

What fun!

Nero sagte vor seiner Ankunft: „Qualis artifex pereo.“ In ihren letzten Momenten des Lebens dachte ich nicht an Sex, dachte nicht daran, weil ich wusste, dass ich in Gedanken an die Kunst dachte, dass mir das Leben in meinem zivilisierten Zuhause am wichtigsten sei. Aus seiner aufrichtigen Liebe zur Kunst war Nero einer der größten Persönlichkeiten seiner Geschichte - Nietzsche.

Good documentary but would be better without the music it distracts from the documentary.

His reputation precedes him...let's see if he really is that bad.

Nero...did not and start the fire ...and actually helped another of people..he wasn't as bad as you think he was

All that stuff about Nero stabbing himself in the throat and then saying "What an artist dies in me," has to be pure b.s. unless he had a bleeding miracle, there's no way in Hell you can speak with your throat cut and you're drowning in blood. Perhaps Nero said "(Gurgle" What (gurgle) a (gurgle) artist (gurgle, choke) dies (gurgle) in me" (gurgle, choke), flop, ahhh. If Nero did say that, he said it right before the Sicilian necktie.

The appearance of Nero before you click on the video looks a whole lot like Mel Gibson!

Great Fire of Rome: *Destroys a great part of the City* Romans: "HOW THIS TRAGEDY COULD HAVE HAPPENED?!" *The previous Day* Nero: "...And that's how we will build the new imperial garden! What do you think?" Designer: "It's a really good plan, Caesar. However, I think we need an extra parcel to be able to fulfill the project" Nero: "Oh, is that so? Well, guess we are going to make some space, then. As my wise uncle Caligula said: If something gets in your way...JUST BURN IT!" Designer: "..." Nero: "What? It worked with his grandma's house when she caught him naked in the bed with his sister Drusilla..."

They were all so evil and ruthless they wiped each other out.

Not much said on the persecution of the Christians. We skipped over that I guess!

hasn't Agrippina been on both Claudius' and Nero's coinage? And as such the only one?

This freak-show was a real piece o' work!!!! I have tremendous difficulty trying to determine who was the bigger degenerate-him or Caligula.

He was no Emperor Palpatine!

what about book "The fake Nero" by Lion Feuchtwanger? was this book story anyhow trues-full?

The Romans sure did love drama.

Yes "The Nero School Of Music"....

Naughtius Maximus. Its a joke name sir. Like Sillius Soddus sir, or Biggus Diccus. (This is all I can think of now when I start hearing Roman names lol)

Nero or Eric Banner who's name adds up to 666. The Evil king of the east Japan.

You don’t need the question mark at the end of the title

Jesus will take care of Nero ...JudgementDay ...Hasn't forgot Nero

He may have reigned longer if he didn’t decide to murder the brains of the “becoming emperor” operation. He would have been nothing without his mother and he became nothing once he killed her.

It's interesting to live in ancient Rome for a week.