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I never get tired of Rome's history.

It never ceases to amaze me how with all the back stabbing, murder, betrayals, assassinations, Rome ever evolved to be the colossal empire that it was.

No way!! I've been asking for a biographics on Pompeii The Great for two years. Can't believe it's finally here. Thank you Simon! You're the man.

"Egyptians are such lovely people. You can always trust them..." *Pompeii the Great*

Imagine living in one of the most dangerous periods of history, were thugs would wait in the corners of back alleys to mug the unfortunate that would happen to be there, or falling victim to the myriad of deadly diseases that befell ancient Rome, or being killed during service in the army… And yet, *Pompei’s* father died after being struck by lightning. Needless to say that he had a most _bizarre and extravagant_ death.

0:50 - Chapter 1 - Early years 4:50 - Chapter 2 - Pompey & the civil war 9:45 - Mid roll ads 11:40 - Chapter 3 - Pompeius magnus 16:20 - Chapter 4 - Pompey & the sertorian war

“Lepedus asked a young up-and-coming Julius Caesar to join his uprising but he wisely decided to stay out of this one, probably civil wars just weren’t his thing.” I see what you did there. 😏

One little tidbit you missed. The "gate" that Pompey was trying to enter wasn't just any gate. It was one of the few ways into the Pomerium (?)Essentially, the official and religious border of the city of Rome. Generals, armies and soldiers were forbidden from crossing the Pomerium under penalty of death except during a Triumph. Hence, he couldn't go around or widen the entrance, forcing him to swap chariot pullers. My favorite bit of history related to Pompey was Julius Caesar's supposed reaction to being presented Pompey's head. Some sources say that Caesar wept in grief as he truly did not want Pompey dead. Pompeys son, Sextus Pompeius, would later wage war against Augustus, as well.

Small point: 'magnus' was granted to Pompey on his triumph after settling the Eastern empire; he only had 2 names before that, a mark that he was a 'homo novus' rather than an from an established Patriarchial family.

Pompey is seriously underrated as a general. He was instrumental in defeating Spartacus, and almost single handedly rid the Mediterranean of pirates. Good to see him getting some respect.

Another day of Simon singlehandedly keeping KZfaq going between all his channels

What about me, Pompeii? Yeahhhh! *immediately gets beheaded by Catherine the Great*

Yesssss. Roman Biographics are easily the best Biographics!!

2 part biographic? lets goo

Well, not *THAT* Battle of the Milvian Bridge, just *A* battle near the Milvian bridge. Nitpicking aside, I appreciate you doing a two-parter. I'm always happy to get more details on such important figures!

0:50 I don’t think magnus would have been in his birth name I could be wrong but that is a honorary title given for outstanding achievement

About time, still waiting on that Caracalla episode though

Looking forward to part 2. Also still hoping for a biographics on the younger Lepidus

Great stuff, as always Simon. Looking forward to Part II. How about a Biographics on Aurelian? A very overlooked in my opinion Roman Emperor who saved Rome from an earlier collapse.

It has to be said that, until the Sertorian war, Pompey had always fought "Alexander style", as an horseman, charging at the head of his men. That was part of his charm, also because he was known to be a very skilled fighter, but that's also the reason why an experienced and unconventional general like Sertorius could easily entrap him the first time. Leading from the front, a commander has not a real awareness of the general situation. The sertorian war had been an useful experience for Pompey. There, he had been trained by the best.

16:52: although the battle that defeated Lepidus was indeed fought near the Milvian Bridge, when we speak of the "Battle of the Milvian Bridge" we are usually referring to the battle between Constantine and Maxentius more than three centuries later.

Future Video suggestion - Eamon DeValera (1882-1975) - prominent political leader in 20th century Ireland who, after the Irish war of independence from 1919 to 1921, was in the public eye for over forty years from 1922 until his death were he served as head of government (Taoiseach) and head of state (president). He was nearly executed in the Easter Rising in 1916 and was key in putting into place the new constitution on 1937. A very prominent figure in Irish history.

I think the next Roman you cover should be the 2nd founder of Rome, Marcus Furious Camillas

As an Italian, I take great pride in the greatness of Ancient Roman generals and leaders

Hey Simon, a few ideas for some of your channels if you have time. You could do the Liberian civil war or focus on the warlord Charles Taylor. That story involves assassinations, blood diamonds, and a connection to former Libyan president Gaddafi. The other is Roger Faulques. He fought in WW2 and from what I've been able to find a kind of pro colonial mercenary for France post WW2. He was involved in the Siege of Jadotville.

Man you are carrying me through ancient history class

Ancient times are so fascinating

4:59 Speaking of Sulla, despite not being very historically accurate, I loved the way he was portrayed by Richard Harris in the 2003 miniseries "Julius Caesar". Unlike many movie tyrants, who commit atrocities with a specific motivation they genuinely believe in (like Caligula's "I am a God and I have the right to decide on your lives", or Nero's "Rome must burn so that art can be reborn"), Sulla's only motivation for killing is basically: "Meh. I just love being a d*ck, you know?" It's impossible to not love a villain like that 🤣

Love this channel no lie, idk if you could do more ancient Egypt videos. Also love knowing more of Roman history as well. I binge watch your vids while I play video games or when I’m at work. 😂😂

Famous final words from Pompey The Great before his unfortunate sudden death: "What about me! Pompeyyy! Yeahhhhhh!!" What could have been a spectacular performance was cut short.....

im sure you split it up into parts cause analytics said to do that, but i would 100% sit here and watch an hour long video of you going on and on about some ancient general you dont give 2 damns about because you simply deliver it so concisely and entertainingly. you can tell you are going in thru the eyes out thru the mouth, and it somehow makes it better in this kind of subject.

Very good video Simon & Radu. Can't wait for part 2.

Oh yeah! My favorite Roman to learn about.

I’ve seen almost all of Simons videos on biographics but jeez this might be my favorite one

Finally some more ancient Roman content from the fact boy

HE WAS A CONSUL OF ROME!

Thanks Simon. Pompey is always the lesser known of the big characters of the time. Been waiting for this one! Keep up the good work. Big fan.

Pompey is the kind of person whose fall is as interesting as his rise. He joined the optimates more for his ego than to protect the republic. He was Pompey the great and he wouldn't allow someone to become greater than him.

Thank you so much for uploading this video. It is helping me get through the pandemic!

Oh, snap and it's a two parter! That's so freakin beyond awesome!!

Any chance you can do one on Mathew flinders. He lived a fantastic and eventful life. He is a national hero in Australia

I know it’s fiction, but Robert Harris really brings Pompey to life in his Cicero Trilogy.

Damn, this is the first time I've ever seen a Biographics have parts.

Been looking forward to this

Pompey the Great can now brag, "While he may have won the civil war, I have two episodes to Ceaser's one!"

Great work 🥳 Thank you 💜

Man I love History. Can't wait for part 2 ^^

What a cliffhanger!!! Can’t wait for part 2!

Great video!! 👍👍 I was wondering if you can do one on Sertorius to. That part of the story intrigued me. 😊

yaaaay so excited for this! also a 2 part episode what else can we ask for ?

@Biographics can you make a video about the life of Marcus Tulius Cicero ? I'd love to see it

"All I have to do is stomp my feet and Legions will rise all over Italy" - Pompey Magnus

I love that Simon hates doing Roman videos but he still ends up having to do them all the time

It's funny to watch Business Blaze and hear Simon say how much he hates talking about Roman emperors

Good video 👍

Subscribed back, finally some roman content.

Pompey was happiest when he could outnumber the opponent three-to-one. Caesar had been his father-in-law and ally.

Defeated the Pontic King ,and rumors said he is the Remote Ancestor of King Arthur...

Marius, Sulla, Pompey, Caesar, etc. Rome was not short of talented generals during that era.

Cassius Dio would be interesting to find out more about.

Additionally Pompey was determined to fit his elephants through the gates because of a long traditional rule in which even during triumph you had to return into the Pomerium, the invisible boundary around the original site of Rome's founding, through the gates only. He could've just gone around the gate entirely but it was simply not permissible. The poor elephants must've been so confused.

2 parter! Oh yeah!

Let's go watching channel is pure information ever

you should do 1 for Plutarch.

You should do one on Bertrand Russel, he had quite an extraordinary life and would make a great video imo though you don't need that because ( i don't know how) you can turn any subject into a great video with your methods.

Would love to hear more about Sertorius, out gunnned, out maned but kicking butt until backstabbed

About the advert, i have a cousin who decided to be our family historian and she has found family all the way back to the turn of the century, and we have records in England about your family, and we haven't lived over there for like 200 years or so.

Can you please cover Cato the younger.. Ty

Can you do a video on Mikolos Horthy?

I’ve been waiting for Pompey!!! Now I just need Beethoven and the Three Stooges and my life will be complete

Me and Pompeii have the same birthday. That’s kinda insane to think about.

Please do one on devils brigade

Please do a Quintus Sertorius episode 🙏🏼

Pompey the great would bow low before Simon Whistler the tremendous! Pompey was just a figurehead. The real brains of the operation was Simon Whistler. Little known fact, Simon Whistler founded Rome. He also did all the conquering, Roman armies just came to watch.

This is a great video. After you make part 2 for Pompey, can you make a video about Edwin Edwards, the only four term Governor of Louisiana?

When he was alive he was compared to Alexander The Great. Pompian and Caesarian history is Romes most important history

This whole video of Pompey is not but whispers of foreshadowed for the upcoming events of the Roman empire.

More maps, please.

Could you do Cicero

Do a video on Lorenzo De’ Medici The Magnificent

With something like Myheritage, I found out I am related to Marry boleyn

Plz do Cpl Wojtek..... It will be a goodie!

A two-parter my friend.

Aligning himself with the keepers of Sullas reactionary stance,.the likes of Cato the Younger and Cicero,.Pompey was bound to collide with Caesar, the proud inheritor of plebeian champions such as the Grachii brothers, and Marius,…it certainly didn’t aid Pompey’s campaigns that he could rely on literally no one as vicious, merciless , and methodical with regard to simply killing en masse as Marc Antony was, on behalf of Caesar….

Finally, my homeboy sexy pompey gets his own video

Do a video on weird Al yankovic Considering their is a movie coming out haha

Rome video!

Still waiting on that Abe Lincoln biography, overdue

Part 66: He runs for PM in 2025, just like Emperor in Star Wars, everyone thought he was dead, WRONG

The best way to think of the late republic is to imagine the founding fathers of the US, instead of working together ended up competing with each other for leadership. Each with their own armies and followers. If these men had been spread apart by a generation each the republic would have endured for a thousand years. Unfortunetly they all came at the same time and tore it apart.

Warographics suggestion…Morgans Raiders!!!

Ah the fire of youth!

He wasn't BORN Gnaeus Pompeius MAGNUS, he gave himself the title magnus. This was actually remarkable back then, because ususally only after one's death he could be called Magnus, in a reference to Alexander the great (magnus=great), but Pompeius thougt he earned that title already as a living man (which is kind of agreeable xD)

I love Pompei's career.

0:56 is that Derek Jacobi?

Loved it when he joked about Caesar not agreeing because "Civil war wasn't his thing" 🤣👌🏼

Great video, apart from a few mistakes here and there... For example the picture you show of the battle at the milvian bridge is wrong, that is of a battle that took place in 312 AD, with Constantine the great. You can see this due to the crosses and the angels Furthermore, Pomoeius was not born as gnaeus pompeius Magnus. You later tell us how he got that name, so I wonder how this mistake came to be. Also, gnaeus Pompeius Strabo was a novus homo, the first of pompeius magnus' family to be consul; NOT quintus pompeius. I get the confusion, but the plebian gens pompeia had several branches, meaning multiple novus homo (homii? Idk, bad in latin). Quintus pompeius was consul in 141BC, a novus homo, but not related to pompeius magnus. Maybe you try to simplify certain aspects of your video, but this might lead to mistakes. Another way to clear mistakes is to let it be checked by an actual historian. something I confess I am not, but even I see mistakes in many of your videos...

The Dostoevsky episode must come soon??

Prat 1 ?! What r u the last potter film?