One of our viewers set up the SPQR scholar as a place to discuss ancient history with fellow enthusiasts, researchers, and reenactors. Its got a ton of cool features for creating a mock government, rank system, and will even be seeking to work in these medals of honor. Join the SPQR Scholar: discord.gg/BPAWdKGR3B

@TheSPQRScholar

9 ай бұрын

Thanks Invicta! We appreciate your help in working with us, and we hope to work together again! Your content inspires us all!

@miro375

9 ай бұрын

It is saying that the link is Invalid

@C1418OS

9 ай бұрын

​@@miro375Discord is currently shut down at the moment. They haven't said when it will be back up. They suffered a massive hack and lost a lot of user data, so they're trying to clean that mess up. That's why it's down.

@marcusaetius9309

8 ай бұрын

@@miro375 I get to the invite page and then when I click the “accept invitation “ link I also get the message that the address is invalid.

@ImperadorLucius

8 ай бұрын

i would like to see... if possible, the history of hospitals/medice in these times.

I just imagine an Evocatus of the Legio X Equestris rolling up to a function in his full bling like Jason Isaacs' General Zhukov in _The Death of Stalin_ .

@MikeJones-jv3bc

9 ай бұрын

"Well boys i'm off to represent the entire Russian Army at the buffet..."

@eldorados_lost_searcher

9 ай бұрын

"Right. What's a war hero got to do to get some lubrication around here?" *Throws open his cloak Romanly*

@MaxwellAerialPhotography

9 ай бұрын

“I took Germania, I think I can take a flesh lump in a toga.”

@nickcarraway4528

8 ай бұрын

This made me laugh out loud!

@markb8468

8 ай бұрын

Yea, kinda like Serge Shoigu. Dude's got a chest full of medals for a guy who never served in the military. He has so many it's comical.

Ive never even thought about this topic. Great idea

@raudigerrudiger9713

9 ай бұрын

Agreed

The RPG A Legionary’s Life features most of these awards. Great game!

@SizzleCorndog

9 ай бұрын

I was just thinking the same thing that game is so good

@hannibalburgers477

8 ай бұрын

That's an ad, but I'll check it.

The Grass Crown was only awarded 8 times. Kind of incredible really.

@paprskomet

8 ай бұрын

It wasn't only awarded 8th times...

@williestreiff9314

3 ай бұрын

How many times was it awarded, now I'm curious

@williestreiff9314

3 ай бұрын

How many times was it awarded, now I'm curious

@williestreiff9314

3 ай бұрын

And what the hell is a grass crown, maybe if I shut up and watch I'll find y

@williestreiff9314

3 ай бұрын

I mean I'll find out

You my young friend share the same intense enthusiasm for Roman history that started for me in the early 1960s. Thank you my brother in learning!

This channel is my absolute favorite. When I got super into Roman history about a year ago, I found this channel and Metatron’s. My two go to channels! Thanks for putting together all of this content, it’s always really well done!

@InvictaHistory

9 ай бұрын

Glad we have been of service! I'm merely passing on the torch as there were many authors and creators before me who inspired this channel in the first place. Happy to see others take things further like a member of our community who set up a whole discord for discussions on antiquity: the SPQR Scholar: discord.gg/BPAWdKGR3B

@williestreiff9314

3 ай бұрын

The Romans were very mechanized

Amazing video. As a Warhammer player and a history nerd, i am definitely going to use some of these for my homebrew space marine chapter!

@re1v3r

8 ай бұрын

Know no fear, brother

Man I just commented the other day that I wanted a video about phalera and now Invicta provides. Gods be praised! I offer a humble sacrifice of a comment and a like.

@InvictaHistory

9 ай бұрын

You lit the beacons and Rohan answered!!!

I had always wanted to know more about this topic of the medals and rewards given to the Roman legionaries, so this video has been perfect for me; excellent work.

@paprskomet

8 ай бұрын

...what prevented you from learning that yourself instead of waiting for short youtube video?

8 ай бұрын

​@@paprskometI don't know, better tell me, what prevents you from reading comments without writing incoherent questions? You should be consistent with your illogical questioning and dedicate yourself to studying things personally, instead of being on this channel, because apparently you do have plenty of time for that.

@paprskomet

8 ай бұрын

@ Yeah I will tell you-I do have time for both whuich leads me to question you why is it that you have time to watch youtube videos claiming you "always wanted to know more" but you lack time to actively find out those informations yourself?

@BestMods168

8 ай бұрын

​@@paprskometexactly. This is one reason that didnt sit well with me as someone who made youtube videos. Some people wanted me to be their slave by making videos and reading the updates on games when they themselves could've easily read it on the forum. But know that the world in this era belongs to lazy idiots like the movie Idiocracy. In that movie, people who speak normal are called fags while lazy idiots are the norm. Stupidity is rewarded in this day and age. Person 1: today I discovered xzy. Response: get TF out of here Person 2: I'm so stupid, I didnt even know something so simple as xyz. Response: you're a god.

Nothing has changed really. I received over a dozen awards when i was in the army. The only ones i cared about were what I earned in combat. I only wore my combat action badge and my army commendation medal with V device in my dress uniform. The other ones only mattered for promotion points.

I perform Military Funeral Honors for the US Army and have come to see us as an echo of Rome's military. One part of our duties for MFH is to make sure our uniforms are in regs for funerals which in large part is our awards. Thanks for making a video on this topic for Rome since it's always been a thought in the back of my mind!

@CubeInspector

Ай бұрын

Except the US Army gives awards for every little thing, even a bronze star doesn't mean what it used to.

@angeloanderson2568

Ай бұрын

@@CubeInspector Awards for the Army are more of a culmination of service to identify what an individual soldier has done throughout their career, not the nature people expect awards to be for only distinctive acts of the individual. An award rack identifies the type of service an SM has completed (Deployments, schools, and individual recognition). Since soldiers today do not enjoy the spoils of war that otherwise has been tradition for thousands of years... A shiny ribbon and medal, rewards service and loyalty.

Fantastic video! I love your crossovers with Imperium Romanum, always great stuff!⚔🔥🙌

Great work. The quality of your videos continues to improve as the years go by. I've been following you since your oakley total war days, and watching the channel mature has been a fun journey, thanks for the hard work my friend.

Very cool video Invicta! 😎 keep up the great content. I have also seen other channels start branching off into other genres like scifi, fantasy, steampunk, and alternative history. Even if you could not handle a second channel an introduction into the genre would be a great surprise for many.

Excellent video. Top notch as always.

I’ve got a very nice small Roman bronze gladiolus sword medal that was given out like a Purple Heart metal. Roman soldiers were awarded these when they were injured in combat.

Have to be honest, I was not ready for Invicta to be so damn handsome 😅

@henrik8425

9 ай бұрын

His eyes 🫣

If the Romans had the "Iron Cross" then that would explain much when the 20th Century rolled around. The Axis Powers save for Japan were obsessed with the Roman Empire, specifically the Principate Era (Octavian, Caligula etc)

@entropyapathy

9 ай бұрын

The Romans of the Republican and Principate eras viewed the cross and crucifixion as a humiliating punishment reserved for bandits, deserters, and rebels. On top of that, they considered iron a base metal, fit for tools, but not fit for decorations or jewelry. They would never even consider giving an iron cross as an award. The Iron Cross model originated after the Napoleonic Wars and was a Prussian invention before Germany was even unified, they didn't have the Romans in mind at all when it was created.

Amazing, thank you for making this bro

This is a very exciting documentary, specially for the scope and the originality. Thanks.

Thanks for the content!❤

Why does this feel wholesome for me

Indeed Phalerae ( in sets of 9,10 or 12 ) were worn by Centurions during Ceremonies, special events and parades. Since Phalerae were heavy and impractical and too important to wear in battle. Also if tge enemy saw them tgey would target the Centurion to capture their phalerae and it would be shameful. That’s why tge only foundings of phalerae we have have been found in Military Camps

@Jauhl1

8 ай бұрын

The centurion would always be targeted in battle regardless he had to lead from the front and his crested helmet was there so everyone could see who he was.

@MrJacobkoh

6 ай бұрын

As large and as varied the roman army was, in more dryer and hotter climates, it might have been more common for centurions to wear the phaelerae, as compared to britannia, where rain would have caused the leather harness to become heavier and cause breakages. Not to mention, during camp or downtime, centurions wont be carrying their helmets around, or might not bring along their vine sticks. So the medals would point them out as officers.

Thank you for the good video and information I knew a couple of these but I learned a lot more today

I think they only reward of importance that was missed was the less formalized act of commanders of awarding statuses such as citizenship on individuals or units.

thanks for the video!

I love how much these soldiers seemed to have prided the honor over pay/recognition. are there any sort of archives to actually read thru and match families to awards? Also, was there any ledger taken of what each recipient did? I know even modern day military is tough but I'd love to read thru a roman award...book...that describe the achievements of the awarded soldiers

@jayharper3491

9 ай бұрын

The closest we can get is Headstones showing or listing the awards. The tombstone of Tiberius Claudius Maximus lists his career achievements, including the capture of the Dacian King, Decebalus.

@tihomirrasperic

8 ай бұрын

bravery medals meant a lot when the centurion / decurion determined work tasks (ditch digging, or other hard work) medals usually meant either lighter duties or even supervisor duty a young soldier without medals would usually get the crappiest job

The vexillum was a detachment flag, carried by troops detached from the main body of the legion for specific tasks, not an award.

@paprskomet

8 ай бұрын

Mystake is on your side.Firstly-Vexillum really existed also as military award,and it was not just main standard of detachements(Vexillations)but every legion had also one special Vexillum for entire Legion .

Great video Thank you

Very good, i need to keep this for my essays.

Titus Manlius Torquatus was a famous Roman General, & politician being consul three times. He was the son of the Dictator Lucius Manlius as such was not just some plain Roman Legionnaire.

@MaxwellAerialPhotography

9 ай бұрын

When he fought that duel, he was merely a young Tribune, son of a former dictator.

@markthervguy

9 ай бұрын

@@MaxwellAerialPhotography With the very best education, training, and equipment money could buy from childhood on. He was no pleb with simple bronze chest plate, and gladius.

@frederikdewaele3549

8 ай бұрын

@@MaxwellAerialPhotography ironically when he himself was consul in 340 BC Titus Manlius Imperiosus Torquatus had his own son executed for killing an enemy in a duel, just as he himself had done over 20 years earlier, because the son had acted against his commander's orders.

@Cleeon

7 ай бұрын

​@@frederikdewaele3549executed because killing the enemy?

@frederikdewaele3549

6 ай бұрын

@@Cleeon The son was executed not for his feat of killing an enemy in single combat/duel but for the crime of military insubordination in that he disregarded the direct orders not to engage the enemy in single combat and waste forces that were given to the army by the army's commander, who also incidently was his own father. By disrespecting the order, the son also disrespected the majesty of the consulship which his father held. Romans were a "fan" of strict adherence to orders and duty. The Romans later used the phrasing "Manlian discipline" (Latin: Manliana disciplina) for a harsh discipline and adherence to orders which put duty above family.

Interesting topic i had never given any thought to before, I enjoyed this.

Congratulaciones good job excellent material please don’t stop

man i am in love with this content of channel

Zajebiste, najlepsze materiały tego typu. Piękna muzyka, rekonstrukcje historyczne oraz grafiki ! EXCELENTE !

I'll watch this for sure. Kinda excited. 😤

I'm not sure if you've covered this or not, but medics and battlefield medicine would be a cool idea

@InvictaHistory

9 ай бұрын

we've got some great stuff in the works for this!

@matthiasthulman4058

9 ай бұрын

@@InvictaHistory that would be awesome. I always thought it was fascinating how ahead of their time the Romans were when it came to medical treatment of battlefield wounds. I really want to know what happened to a lot of that knowledge and information throughout history. It seems there is a black hole of learning where we all of the sudden start discovering things that already existed centuries ago. It's weird.

I'd be intrigued by an in depth article on how the medical treatment of injured Roman soldiers was dealt with. Both injured in battle, illness in camp and dentistry. Did Ancient Rome have an equivalent of US Purple Heart?

@Riceball01

9 ай бұрын

Somebody, don't remember who, might be Invictus, has a video detailing Roman military medical care. The long and short of it was that they received very good medical care if wounded in battle. They had dedicated hospitals where wounded legionaries would be sent to in order to recover from their wounds. Despite what many people believe about pre-modern era medical capabilities, the Romans had very good medical care for their time.

@harryhaller7892

8 ай бұрын

There is a book called "Man and Wound in the Ancient World" by Richard Gabriel that speaks about medical care in ancient times, and in some depth about Roman care. Like @Riceball01 said before me, in ancient times medical care was actually quite good and some times with standards that were superior to the ones at WW1 for example.

@ElliottRodgers

6 ай бұрын

@@Riceball01 read bits and pieces about medical and hygiene stuff in Ancient Rome.

@ElliottRodgers

6 ай бұрын

@@harryhaller7892 looks interesting but pricey!

It's about time someone covered this subject ! This is something I've been wondering about for years as I've read the books of the ancient Romans and seen them portrayed in movies, TV, etc... It's simply amazing how many fine details must be accrued to assemble an accurate picture of what it actually meant to be something like a Roman soldier (in various eras) or any other ancient worker/person. Great channel, Invicta !

@paprskomet

8 ай бұрын

Topic was covered several times and better. You just need to read books and scientific articles not just waiting if perhaps some video on youtube will say something little about it.

@TedBronson1918

8 ай бұрын

@@paprskomet I said what I did for a reason. Not everyone is simply lazy because they rely on a YT channel for some information. I suffered a grand mal seizure a number of years ago that seriously affected my memory and ability to read, besides causing other serious physical problems. That caused me to have to rely on video information after. Don't be so judgemental of people.

@paprskomet

8 ай бұрын

@@TedBronson1918 In that case,if you speak truth,its something else of course and I apollogise but most people commenting like you are surely not anyhow prevented to do more than just watching videos.

@TedBronson1918

8 ай бұрын

@@paprskomet Overall, reading is usually much better than video unless there is a video lecture or series on a certain subject that takes you into detail. I have a small personal library that I'm loathe to get rid of but can hardly use anymore, yet still have the urge to add on to. I agree though, many people watch a video and count that as "knowing history" when it is little more than factoids or historical bits.

@paprskomet

8 ай бұрын

@@TedBronson1918 👍

the roman actors are amazing

Excellent video as usual! ⚔

“A soldier will fight long and hard for a bit of colored ribbon.” ― Napoleon

It was an informative and clearly history coverage video of honors 🎖 medals appreciation during the Roman Empire term with consciousness appreciation....bravery appreciation of warriors donates in battlefield stages ...

Finally! The topic I was longing for. Thanks! Now I'm looking for Pullo and Vorenus story 🥺

@MaxwellAerialPhotography

9 ай бұрын

THIRTEEN!

@John333Scout

Ай бұрын

@@MaxwellAerialPhotography I think in real life they were the 11th but the show wanted them to cross the Rubicon with Caesar which was the 13th. either way THIRTEEN!

“Do you think about the ancient Roman Empire?” Trend is so dumb but honestly I have no shame when it comes to ancient Roman history. Their shock and amusement over this is probably because they don’t learn enough about history. They are blown away that men gravitate to these crazy times. Times of intense struggle and clashing ideals. The Roman empire was a pretty crazy moment in history. They defined culture, technology and government. You can see its effects to this very day. They had long lasting architecture, ect, ect. I literally could go on forever. kingdoms fell, men’s lives were lost and nations were forged in the fires of conquest. Pretty dang interesting and BA if you ask me…

Very interesting!

Awesome vid! Now I can appropriately name the medals in my Roman Empire in Airships: Conquer the Skies :)

Nice topic

Well done

The video I didn’t want but the video I needed

Love when this narrator shows up in the channel

Nice video

Thought Paulo n bore us were best buddies. Loved d hbo show 😊😂🎉

You should make a video on the roman navy

You should do a video about roman rank insignia

some of the awards like the corona muralis and such were not worn by the soldier who earned it but on the standards. Julius Caesar mentions in his commentaries some veteran centurions of 30 campaigns, now imagine how many awards such centurions had.

What would be the discord server equivalent of crossing the Rubicon?

How much bonus and pension did a retirering legionary get, and how did aquired wealth get stored during the years of service? A legion-bank of sort?How was it signed out - proving "that box of coin is mine"? Did the soldiers surviving the service get their money and goods transported or some kind of escort done home/ to the piece of land that they aquired?

0:01: 🎖 Roman veterans were rewarded with medals of honor for their distinguished service in the legions. 3:33: 📚 The adoption of warrior traditions and practices by the Romans is evident in their use of ornaments, monuments, and triumphal parades. 7:51: 🏆 The Roman Empire had a standardized system of military awards and decorations. 11:52: 🏆 The Spolia Opima was a prestigious award given to generals who killed an opposing commander in single combat. 16:00: 👨‍👧‍👦 A soldier praises Fabius as a father figure and credits him for their safety and salvation. 20:29: 🏅 Roman soldiers were awarded medals and accolades at the end of every campaign or military action by their commanding officer. 24:45: 🏅 Roman soldiers proudly displayed their military honors throughout their lives, even in death, creating a lasting legacy. Recap by Tammy AI

Julius Caesar may have heard "father" accolades from people he many times rescued, some of whom turned out to be his very own assassins.

For those who are wondering the big transverse swan feather dudes are Primus Pilius (we think) the highest rank below a Tribune and who actually ran the army

Oh fuck you're gonna make me play Total War Rome 2 again. Looks like it's time for another Rome playthrough.

You are amazing! Definitely team up with Metatron's " channel

Now we need a "Death of Caesar" type of film.

I've watched the other 2 videos on youtube on the topic like probably a good 30 times because i was making my own medal system for world building so it's great there's another one, I think you've missed some details such as the oak and laurel crowns not being gold to show that life can't be bought for gold, and that at least crowns, were not given posthumously, you had to be alive to receive it and only one person got them normally, the naval crowns were probably re-established because it was so rare and the naval crown may have had a lower variant that's the "rostrum" that's only the front of the ship with it's ram, and they may have been given to units themselves as can be seen on standards bearing crowns and discs(probably phalerae)and emperor's effigys on Trajan's column and other monuments, and also I think you missed the awarding of citizenship or honorable discharge "honesta missio", is there any chance you'll make a video or videos on the other combat awards of other nations like you mentioned at the beginning of the video like Egypt's

Nice to know the Romans and their customs are still done today.

Where did you get your T-Shirt from?

CAN YOU MAKE A VIDEO OF WHO WAS IN THE FIRST FRONT LINE AND 2 AND 3 AND SO ON. THANK YOU. I BEEN WONDERING IF ITS BY UNLUCK OR A REASON , MORE PAYMENT OR IF YOU ARE A RECUTE OR NOT ?

To think in 2,000 years someone might make a video on what bronze , silver stars and distinguished service cross's and the medals of honor were.

Oh boy!

The crown of walls and on look so much like medieval crowns of kings it makes me wonder if that was the inspiration for them

16:41 battlefield kisses are the best.

I wonder how many awards 13th legion received who was with Julia ceaser from the very start an has been on most of his campaigns

Some of this looks like you used miniatures for the base and then edited it and i really like how it looks

I'm sure they built stats with side quests as well 🤔⭐

Chest candy and jewelry isn't anything new in history. Good video.

Love this channel, like to see a video about Lifestyle in a Winter Camp or Garrison of legions in the northern provinces, especially Britain along Hadrians wall.

What of the Untipped Spear????

I wonder why the thumbnail looks familiar 😜

"Beware of an old man in a profession where men usually die young"

Gotta name my son, Manlius.

❤❤❤

Here's a topic idea: Could mediavel king's crowns have come from these gold crowns roman legionaries obtain during their careers.

@paprskomet

8 ай бұрын

Certainly not. Since those are clearly evolved from crowns Roman emperors wore during late antiquity. Those in turn continued tradition of didems and wreath crowns, so called radiating crown also had influence on later medieval eurepeian crowns as well as those used by Sassanid persian kings.

Pullo! Formation!

I got them all back then I was in the special forces of Caesar’s sons personal legion. Don’t ask me who I’ve fought I fought them all (some stolen valor Greek in rome)

Comment for the algorithm.

Nowadays you get a 5 dollar medal in a 50 cent plastic case and that is about all your gonna get. No spoils of war, no 40 acres and mule, you get squat.

Bene opus visualae!

👍

TITUS MANLIUS? WHAT?

Kris is the best sister wife and mother she can be all will be a great grandma

Blood for the algorithm god

We know that Gauls lived in Italy for centuries when the Romans came in contact with them. To insist of placing them outside Italy is a bit misleading.

If they're going to force you into the army for ten years just at a HOPE of becoming a citizen (when the chances of living that long are the same as a snowball's chance in hell) they might as well hand the lowly peons some trinkets

Roma Invicta🖖

Hardly Hollywood quality!

I think this thumbnail looks more "Invicta".

@InvictaHistory

9 ай бұрын

I appreciate the feedback, I've been trying to see how we can modernize our thumbnail to be less stale but can appreciate also not losing our character in the process. It will be a balancing act for a while.

I think I would make an excellent roman centurion, I work out