A bit of nuance on the matter of the attic helmets; although we do believe the relief on Claudius' arch is way over the top and not a realistic representation of a unit of praetorians whatsoever, and that the stereotypical hollywood attic helmets would be very unlikely to have been a common sight, there is of course always the possibility for exceptions. Rich soldiers - like officers - could well have had an attic-resembling helmet custom made for example. But with a clear lack in archaeological finds and realistic sculptures, the attic helmet is simply seen as more of an oddity than a common helmet type for sure.

@spiritualanarchist8162

Жыл бұрын

Hmmm .Dit accent heb ik eerder gehoord 😉

@teru797

Жыл бұрын

Why no eastern roman helmets? For awhile the eastern romans used roman style helmets before they evolved into the medieval helms

@laisphinto6372

Жыл бұрын

so what helmets would tribunes,legates,prefects and generals use?

@latometoy2872

Жыл бұрын

Well, in the Trajan's column you can also see some leginaries wearing an attican style helmet, exactly like in Hollywood movies.

@farwinaasdang9123

Жыл бұрын

ßßl hj

I've studied ancient Rome since high school. I'm now several years out of college. Your content is still by FAR the most interesting I have ever come across. You have re-kindled my love for history and I thank you for that. Don't ever stop. I believe your channel will rise to incredible heights and I'm excited to be in at the beginning so I can see it happen.

@ImperiumRomanumYT

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your kind comment and support!

@liukang3545

Жыл бұрын

HaHah high sc00l

@interruptingcow2418

Жыл бұрын

High school. Lol. 😂😂

@woomeow6825

Жыл бұрын

@@ImperiumRomanumYT Quick question, what do you all use to fasten the chinstraps so quickly without what looks like much tying? Thanks.

@jrsands

Жыл бұрын

The only helmet we need in the modern era is the Trojan helmet.

I love the fourth and fifth century helmets personally…so underrepresented

We're so used to seeing just one type of helmet. Videos like this are great because they show the evolution over time, especially the late imperial period. It's striking how much the later helmets look like something out of the Middle Ages, but then again that makes sense.

@anna_in_aotearoa3166

11 ай бұрын

Agreed! 👍 In many media, and certainly in popular imagination, "Roman" tends to be this single monolithic idea...? Which matches the image of power the emperors liked to try & project, for sure! But just isn't realistic to an empire which covered such a wide geographic area & timescale, and incorporated so many different people groups at various times. Really liked the presentation here, showing not just the change over time but also how one style evolved from another. And as you note, it's also interesting to think about how medieval military protection iterated on this later, as weapons & combat styles continued to evolve in the various cultures Rome had impacted!

@themaskedman221

10 ай бұрын

Well, the "later period" was basically the Early Middle Ages -there are no sharp cutoffs in history. Medieval Europeans inherited most of their combat ideas from the Romans, from the armor to the tactics. Medieval knights were basically descendants of the Roman equestrians (the equites, who are sometimes called "knights", although this is not quite accurate).

I have to say, I learned more from watching a few of your videos than I did all throughout my classical studies. Good job, keep them coming :-)

The wait was totally worth it. I learnt a lot with you lads. You are making an absolutely splendid work with this channel.

@ImperiumRomanumYT

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Rene, great to see you again:)

The time, effort and passion you spend on this is impressive.

@ImperiumRomanumYT

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Fritz, nice to see it does not go unnoticed

This was AMAZING! I was not expecting such high quality and professional looking reels from this. It totally blew me away. Subscribed!

Love your video's! So nicely structured and complete, and you manage to pack so much information into relatively short videos. I am here for it!

The Quality of work you guys put into this is absolutely Amazing, keep up the great work !

Don't know if it's just me, but man I'm glad to finally learn about the helmets presented in Rome2 TotalWar and Attila TotalWar

I used to do 5th century Roman reenactment, so this brings back memories. Happy days.

I have not seen here such a clear and compact overview (and evolution) about Roman helmets yet, very good job!

Glad to see yall back at it! Thanks for your awesome videos :3

What a great video! Nicely structured and very interesting to see the differences through the ages. Keep up the good work gentlemen!

I love the historical accuracy in this video. Really takes you back in time

Amazing work guys! This channel is a gift to the historical community, keep up the awesome content please!

Always such high quality content. That you spare no expense covering the details of the details is just part of what makes your channel so engaging. I look forward to the next.

@ImperiumRomanumYT

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Tyler, it takes time but it is always worth it!

Thanks for taking the time to share your knowledge.

An excellent overview of Roman helmet typology. It would be intersting to also do a more metallurgical approach to all the styles compared to the enemies weaponry. Also, the change in manufacturance between the early helmets and the later one is quite an interesting topic to show.

Always glad to see a new video from you gentlemen!

very nice a well made video, I love the fact your reenactment group has examples of all these types. The guy in the foreground at 14:47 immediately made me think of the adventures of Alex comics I used to read as a kid, especially the helmet gave me a blast of nostalgia.

Simply stunning. Thank you, for your love, passion and dedication. 🙏❤️

@ImperiumRomanumYT

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your comment Joshua, that helps a lot:)

Little Note: The Niederbieber Type was possible used until c. 320 AD by Cavalry Units. The Term "Comb Helmet" is new to me, I know them as "Ridged Helmet". Miss the destinction of them in the Intercisa, Berkasovo and Burgh Castle Sub Types. Otherwise a very good video. Also nice to note the Romano-Attic Helmet, historicans are debating if this sub type of the Attic Helmet ever existed.

@ImperiumRomanumYT

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Steffen, and yeah the term ridge helmet got lost in translation, so where we say 'comb helmet' we would have been better off to say 'ridge helmet' - but the information itself stands. And about the attic helmet, interesting fact we skipped (video was long enough) is that a couple have been found that sort of resemble them, but they all seem rather front-heavy and impractical, and still hardly look anything as nice as the ones we see on reliefs. Surely there we people who had those helmets custom made, but its doubtful whether they were meant as a practical item.

As always, a wonderful video to watch! You guys do know how to make excellent work on both the script and the visuals! Please keep it up the outstanding job!

@ImperiumRomanumYT

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

This was so interesting ! Ihope there are more videos like this planned, I'd be very mich interested in what you'd have to say about Architecture for example. Great work, as usual

You guys really put in work on these documentaries. Good work!

You are doing an excellent job with Roman history and equipment. In fact, one of the best channels on KZread regarding Roman history. The Romans were, in deed, exceptional craftsman.

Excellent video, as always. Beautiful recreations, nicely filmed & presented with thoughtful context. Here's hoping it gets the promotion it deserves & reaches everyone who may be interested in such things!

@ImperiumRomanumYT

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Psittacus, we hope so too so spread the word! ;)

I love this channel. It's one thing to watch documentaries describing the lives of roman citizens/soldiers, but it's another for the documentary to bring the scenes to life like you guys do!

@ImperiumRomanumYT

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Sergio, glad you like it:)

I have to say I especially love the camerawork of this particular video. It offers great attention to otherwise often overlooked details. Mars and Minerva would be proud!

@ImperiumRomanumYT

Жыл бұрын

Thanks CAERVLEVS, we will let our camera operator know:)

Excellent! Looking forward on a video about the pilum and armor!

Thank you for covering this very interesting topic the Roman Armies helmets.

I love this channel's attention to Roman history specifically. Fantastic job on this video.

@ImperiumRomanumYT

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Mike!

That was great! Especially the dark haired guy (at the end with all the helmets) so somber, so serious. I mean I used to think Big Blond Guy was funereal but Dark Bearded Guy takes the cake. Keep it coming ya big bloody Batavians!

@iamcornholiooooo3019

Жыл бұрын

Everyone loves the big blonde guy. 😸

@ImperiumRomanumYT

Жыл бұрын

I agree, he is the most handsome one.

@cerberus6654

Жыл бұрын

@@ImperiumRomanumYT Maybe the big blond guy do do a post like Relaxing in the Roman Baths? Soaking naked in the steam room, then having those long white legs massaged with warm oil by a cute slave. You know... Educational! Historically accurate!

@iamcornholiooooo3019

Жыл бұрын

@@ImperiumRomanumYT Let me know where I can see more of him. (Obviously for research purposes)

@cerberus6654

Жыл бұрын

@@iamcornholiooooo3019 Purely scientific interest, of course.

Excellent work! Reading about or even just seeing examples of helmets is of course great, but using living historians to show the different types and functions is such a valuable learning tool. Keep up the great work!

Absolutely amazing content! Keep on being the best Roman reenactment/documentary channel on KZread! If I had any money to spare, I'd donate without a second thought.

Finally, a channel that covered 3rd century helmets onward. Love the niederbieber helmets

I was watching your video on food in the last few minutes, thinking I hope you have something else soon. What a surprise! Excellent channel. Don't give up! Love from Scotland.

It's been 15 years since I've worn one, but I still recognize those Deepeeka Gallic helmets with their three piece welded bowls... ah memories.

thank you! this was a well presented overview.

I enjoyed your analysis of the styles and types of Roman helmets.

Another great video, I really enjoy watching your content!

Goed om te zien dat content van deze mooie kwaliteit een keer van Nederlandse bodem komt. Dank heren!!

Great clarification of Roman helmets. Thank you.

You talking about practical uses makes me happy af thank you guys you are the channel hope you the best

@ImperiumRomanumYT

Жыл бұрын

haha you're welcome, glad you enjoyed!

Really enjoying your channel. Love videos on really specific topics like this

@ImperiumRomanumYT

Жыл бұрын

Great to hear Jeff, thanks!

Great video, I always was curious about helmet variations.

You have to admire Roman design and craftsmanship. Some of these have an almost sci fi look-and of course it is all functional, but in a thinking outside the box kind of way.

I love your detail and factual content like this one on your platform. Thank you

@ImperiumRomanumYT

Жыл бұрын

You are welcome!

Informative, interesting and extremely good content as always. Thank you for the video. Keep them coming!

@ImperiumRomanumYT

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Eric, you are welcome!

Awesome research! Outstanding presentation! Thank you

@ImperiumRomanumYT

Жыл бұрын

You are welcome!

Amazing video! I was quite surprised to hear about the Weisenau helmet. Even though I live in Mainz, I have not heard about it until now!

@guennibub

Жыл бұрын

Schöne Grüße aus Mainz Weisenau 🙂. Es ist schon interessant, die Helmtypen in Verbindung mit seinem Heimatort. Sie wurden dort meist aus dem Rhein gefischt.

Great video, you put in a lot of effort and it shows. Doe zo voort!

I'm always blown away by your quality!

@ImperiumRomanumYT

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Dionaea!

Fantastic mini documentary; I enjoyed it immensely .

@ImperiumRomanumYT

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Fred, glad you enjoyed:)

Great content as usual. Informative and entertaining video. Thanks.

This is my new favorite channel dealing with this subject, and there are so many good ones out there. Diligent, detailed, and seeing real people wearing this stuff is just awesome. I hope they do a video dealing with Roman artillery someday, it's a fascinating subject and functional replicas can be made with basic materials

@ImperiumRomanumYT

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Jake! Good to have your input on what you'd like to see, artillery is definitely on our mind. Making it ourselves is a bit far-fetched for our skills, but a scorpio/catapulta is actually reasonably affordable, so who knows some day ...

@jakeg3733

Жыл бұрын

@@ImperiumRomanumYT Cool! I had no idea one could actually buy them. Yes, I did some more research and it seems that while the basic principles of torsion devices are simple enough, getting the spring right is very difficult and no one has quite been able to do it. Either poor results or it tears itself apart after a shot or two. But keep up the work, you guys are making awesome videos and the attention to detail is impressive! Hopefully we'll get to see this some day

I just visited the museum at Wallsend in Newcastle, Enland. That foritification is quite impressive, especially considering that there were many more like Wallsend all along Hadrian's Wall.

Good video, wishing your channel all the best

Always happy to see your videos appear in my feed. Goed werk mannen!

@ImperiumRomanumYT

Жыл бұрын

Bedankt!

Fantastic work gentlemen! I've been collecting replica Roman helmets for years and this was so informative! Thank you!!

@ImperiumRomanumYT

Жыл бұрын

Hope you learned something still then haha! Thanks

Thanks for a *very interesting* video, I've been looking for a detailed summary on Roman helmets for years. I took the freedom to *add the link* in the comments of a few videos on the topic of *Metatron.*

Amazing documentary, amazing channel, amazing guy's !!

Nice video guys! Keep up the good work!

Just saw your video collaboration with invicta! Great work guys!

that last bit was what i was looking fore thankyou, great informative video

@ImperiumRomanumYT

Жыл бұрын

Good to hear, it was a last minute addition haha

I love this channel. All the videos are filmed at professional levels that can put Hollywood to shame.

Ah! Another great video:) this is by far the clearest and most interesting and useful video on the many helmets. There are a lot!! I greatly like the hanging hooks..After a 30mile speed march a helmet becomes rather weighty and warm so being able to hang it for ease of carrying (when orders allow) is superb! Incredible guys! Great job 🫡

I am an ancient history fan and more so toward the Roman, your re-enactment style and efforts are top notch! Keep up the great content!

@ImperiumRomanumYT

10 ай бұрын

Thanks a lot, will do! We got a video ready to go live, but are looking for a sponsor still unfortunately :S

Just found this channel and I really enjoy it. Thank You

@ImperiumRomanumYT

Жыл бұрын

Welcome to the team!

Very much enjoyed that! Thanks again!

@ImperiumRomanumYT

Жыл бұрын

Cheers!

Great content as always - really looking forward to every video upload from your channel! Thanks very much for the best 18 minutes of the day ;-)

@ImperiumRomanumYT

Жыл бұрын

Thanks K. Sevsson, there is more content coming your way soon:)

This video answered my curiosity about Roman helmets. I was so taken by the artistic depiction of the Praetorian guards and old movies that to my surprise real and actual helmets were simple and very utilitarian in design. Gtrat job here!

I love ancient military history. Your content is a delight: straightforward and empirical. May your channel find great success. Thanks Imperium Romanum! Roma victrix!

@ImperiumRomanumYT

Жыл бұрын

We'd like to think that is one of the ways we distinguish ourselves, academic level research and a (more) nuanced discussion of the topic. Great to hear you've noted, thanks Timothy!

Super interesting video! Very well done. Thank you! Regards from Canada 🇨🇦

Great Video continue the great work!

Fascinating. Thank you so much.

Happy you guys get a sponsor,great vide

@ImperiumRomanumYT

Жыл бұрын

We are happy about that too, without them and our Patrons we would not be able to continue this journey.

Im amazed by the quality of those videos

Very aesthetic helmets as well, thank you for the video!

Awesome video, guys!

This is such a good channel, cant wait for more people to find it.

Thank you for this wonderful video

Another great video gentlemen!! 👍👍 I look forward to seeing more. Viva la Roma!!

@ImperiumRomanumYT

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Really great stuff guys. Keep up the good work. Greetings from the future. ;)

Great video, really informative and we'll put together.

Thanks for covering the late empire period. So few cover this interesting period. Hope you make more videos on the period; both the empire and the barbarians.

@ImperiumRomanumYT

Жыл бұрын

Much more on that coming up in the relatively near future :)

Regarding a lot of the undiscussed helmets that seem to be one of a kind or very obscure with nothing known about them: It is quite possible that at least some of these are merely either prototypes/experimental designs where only a few were made or they were specifically built for individuals. This is especially plausible in the types of the helmets that are effectively modular because they have distinctive connected parts that can be separated like cheek pieces, when presenting them they could have easily showcased them with various sizes and shapes.

Loved this! Thank you.

@ImperiumRomanumYT

Жыл бұрын

Cheers!

I love your channel :) your content is awesome!

Ow, and can we please see the final result of that tinned cheekplate. Very interested in these results. Well done lads, keep up the good work.

The quality of your content amazes me every single time. One day, I hope you guys manage to talk about the evolution of roman siege weapons.

@ImperiumRomanumYT

Жыл бұрын

We would love to do that, will you buy us a ballista?;)

@ateondeder5725

Жыл бұрын

@@ImperiumRomanumYT First thing on my list after I win the lottery!

@ImperiumRomanumYT

Жыл бұрын

@@ateondeder5725 haha same here!

Excellent, thanks again!

With so much focus on Roman swords and armor, its really neat to learn more about the unsung heros, namely the helmet and shield.

I had no idea there was such variation over the years. I've never even seen the Comb helmet before.

Excellent Video, thanks!

you guys are awesome! keep up the great work.

@ImperiumRomanumYT

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! We will!

And again I learned a lot from you guys. Thanks :)

Lovely vid, great research