I loved when Dr Beard warned us not to get too smug about Rome and their slaves because WE HAVE INVISIBLE PEOPLE TOO. Brilliant and empathetic! Dr Beard is the best historian!

@richardmiller7887

3 ай бұрын

Difference is we didnt go out and capture them, they came here on their own free will and mostly illegally. No sympathy, only to the Brits they are effectively denying jobs.

Mary is such a hero of mine, I could listen to her all day long. I went to Pompeii and Herculaneum 2 weeks ago, long long time dream realised it was truly amazing. Mary and Bettany Hughes are brilliant historians. Imagine meeting them 😮❤

Mary is simply amazing. What a lady.

Mary's enthusiasm for ancient roman history is magnetic, this series has been a joy to watch.

Her enthusiasm and genuine passion for Roman history is such a joy to watch.

I hated history when I was in school but know as an adult I love history

@alok26k68

Ай бұрын

Taking turns to read lines from a textbook of lies from an egomaniac who loved girls in their summer skirts was less fun than sitting at home listening to interesting people.

This is by far the best history lesson I have had for a while. Went out for a coffee break half way thu the video and returned for the next 2 hrs feeling refreshed and ready for more. Mary Beard keeps the ball rolling so well, making this 4 hr marathon a pleasure to watch.

@haileennevsmom09

11 ай бұрын

same she taught me more than i learned in school 😂

@ScoopDogg

7 ай бұрын

can i recommend another great channel for you here, covering How Far Did Rome Explore? Voices of the Past kzread.info/dash/bejne/hGd7w5KimKzVppc.html

I’ve watched this documentary so many times that I’ve lost count. Mary has me hooked the whole time! It would be amazing to pick her brain, listen to a lecture of hers in person, she makes learning about Ancient Rome even more interesting and exciting than it already is (to me, at least) 😊 Thank you, Mary

@delzworld2007

Жыл бұрын

Yes, an amazing woman. I have only seen it once but shall return for certain.

@kellymason7977

Жыл бұрын

Well said. I followed after 5 seconds of her speaking hahaha

@akashicrecords4049

Жыл бұрын

Ya Munster Girl I love history I had A+++ in school in the 70s its too bad they don,t teach this in schools or show films like this how many young people nowa days who don,t know sh*t about history today what a shame!.

@akashicrecords4049

Жыл бұрын

How old is this lady? she goes everywhere Id love to see this places damit!

@omaroba1490

4 ай бұрын

😅😅😅me to.

You are doing important work making these sorts of educational videos available to the public.

If you want to learn anything about the Roman Empire, Mary Beard is the person to watch. She is MAGNIFICENT. Dr. Beard brings history to life and while she does this, she invites us to question issues of civics, ethics, economics, politics, sociology. I could go on... just watch her.

@MrBottlecapBill

8 ай бұрын

Apparently not. Winning ancient battles was "strength of numbers, attacking from behind , starving your enemies out and luck"? Caesar COULD have eyes on the entire battle field because they used scouts and runners and well yes those things did happen it's a bit more than that otherwise anyone could do it. Anyone did not............the greats won battles consistently for a reason. Another person with a lot of education and no critical thinking skills it would seem. Caesar(who she's talking about when making that quote) is literally the prime example of winning battles consistently having NONE of those things going for him lol.

@MrBottlecapBill

8 ай бұрын

Then the dumb comment about the aquaducts..........suggesting they were just pomp and show lol. You have to keep the flow or water at a minor minor pace over miles and miles of terrain since water doesn't flow up hill..........meaning if you across a valley YES you need those huge aquaducts to maintain the flow properly. What a doink lol. The aren't there for show. They didn't have the fossil fuel age to power massive water pumps.

I also love Mary's enthusiastic approach as she explains to the viewer while she wanders through time on her adventures, especially in Rome. I replay her programmes at night when my world is quiet. Ancient History was my best subject at school and my inquisitive mind is always on the alert for more learning.

Fascinating! Mary Beard is marvelous to listen to, so knowledgeable and enthusiastic

One of my fav docos. Love Mary Beard!

@allan9603

Жыл бұрын

Snap

@davidlester7066

2 ай бұрын

Mary Beard is the most passionate historian on camera ,snap.

One minor contrasting opinion to a statement on Boudicca, perhaps she was a brutal leader because the Romans took everything from her...they flogged her...they RAPED her DAUGHTERS...her own children...this wasn't just leading, it was revenge....perhaps had she won, her leadership would have been different than her revenge. Perhaps, Great Britain would have become something entirely different, sure, but it wouldn't necessarily have been bad... because to Romans were brutal too...never ever forget the slaughter they wrought across some of the largest swaths of the world ...just because they created some good things didn't mean they were good...just because Boudicca was brutal in her revenge doesn't mean she was bad....

@Abruzzo333

3 ай бұрын

No nation, culture, people in history were ever entirely good throughout their history and all have plenty of "evil" deeds in their past. You either have an empire of you're a part of someone elses....and it's never going to be any different.

Bruh, that intro was phenomenal!

@missyr.9361

11 ай бұрын

@@142chrisjake bruh, I’m glad you love it!

Mary I hope your life is amazing, I love all your constant and oozing appreciation + love on these topics . You are a true treasure of a soul

Wish I could travel the sites with her, because so many of the really intriguing places that she peruses are almost devoid of any other people, so she has the place to herself and that seems to lend a sense of discovery to the whole experience. She’d be a fascinating travel companion.

I love to binge-watch history series! Thanks very much for this.

I could listen to her forever. I love this series and my only wish is if she was my professor at some point

Mary is just great ❤

Mary Beard is incredible, and thanks to her, I have learned that the history of Rome is endlessly compelling. The colonial-imperial model of empire was perfected in a special way by Rome, and is iterated to this day by would-be conquering entities. It is the context we live in, the water we swim in. Beard’s expert appreciation is such a good education for all of us laypeople.

I love her energy. simply explaining everything

I could listen to Mary's voice all day. She is such a storyteller.

Thank you History Hit for putting her videos on this site.With one of my favourite historians of all time. I’m a huge fan.❤

@eugeniasyro5774

Жыл бұрын

She is a gem!

mary beard is an inspiration!!! she rules.

Warmest thanks for uploading this, I love Mary Beard's Roman documentaries - please add more of them 🙂

@tarhunta2111

10 ай бұрын

What do you like about them?

"In the midst of battle, when chaos reigns and fear grips the heart, remember this: the true battlefield lies within oneself. Conquer the doubts, the temptations of weakness, and the tumult of emotions. For it is not the external foe that defines victory, but the inner strength and resilience of the warrior's spirit." - Marcus Aurelius

Excellent, Fascinating Journey and Lessons presented of another time with extraordinary relevance. Well done Mary !

I just adore Mary this series just got better and better. So much passion and knowledge and story telling by the fabulous Mary - had me transfixed

Fascinating trek through the Roman "brand"of culture, trade, and conquest.

I love that Mary wears skate shoes lol 🛹

So long I had to watch in 2 takes. I love Rome. I love this lady :)

Outstanding thank you watched it straight through even at work 😅

Mary is a real treasure, I was riveted for the entire duration albeit spread over a couple of evenings. So much we need to learn from this story of our ancient ancestors, truly fascinating and illuminated so vlvidly and passionately by Mary. Thank you whomever uploaded this.

I have always been fasinard with Ancient Rome. I live in the United States and dream of someday taking a trip to Rome.

I WOULD LOVE LOVE TO MEET MARY BEARD!!!!!SHE IS THE BEST NARRATOR I HAVE EVER EVER EVER SEEN OR HEARD......MARY I NEED MORE STORYS LIKE THIS TO WATCH FROM YOU.....I TRULY WANT TO MEET YOU REALLY BAD....MY NAME IS TERRY AND IM 51 YEAR OLD MONTANA NATIVE!!!

You can’t ask for a better story teller than Mary Beard.

Thank you. These videos really help.

Mary is the best!!

Mrs.beard is an intelligent storyteller ❤i enjoy her immensely 👍👏😍

Very informative! Thank you

Love the channel and LOVE Mary's excitement and take on it. Is there a way to find out which video's she has done on this channel?

I’m here for the history and Mary’s dope kicks 🤙🏽

@karlicia_lakatalina4645

14 сағат бұрын

She does have some dope ass sneakers👟 tho lol 😂 💯

I love this exchange. Thank you 😎

A four hour preview of what Heaven will be like. In Paradise I shall sit before a giant screen and listen to Prof. Beardsley talk about ancient Rome for Eternity.

Informative and wonderfully done! Bravo!🤗🏛

"Ready to greet and possibly humiliate you." So, dinner parties haven't changed at all!

@ednaking956

Жыл бұрын

😂😂😂

Mary Beard is the people's historian. Along with Peter Fizsimons and the Holland brothers.

😍😍 Nice video brother ❤❤ thank you so much for shating video ❤❤ a lot of knowledge 😍😍 i really like and watching your video so much

Thanks. Always fun to see options.

Merry Christmas! 🎄 Hope you and yours have great holidays. Bet the new year brings you many more treasures!🥂

Thank you Prof Mary on shedding some light on. Timgad, Algeria, and the historical notoriety there 2:05:01

Thank goodness the ancient Romans liked graffiti and included so much detail about the deceased on their tombs. Our headstones say little beyond things like "beloved wife" and date of birth and death.

The statue of the wolf and the twins appears in many towns and cities around Romania, where I'm from. I never knew what it represented and why it's so prominent, until I randomly came across it in this documentary.

Buy one of her books! It’s an informative, fun read.

I think this is simply the best video on Roman history I have ever seen! Diversity is really not new nor is inclusion.

@2msvalkyrie529

11 ай бұрын

You do.know that Slavery was the foundation of the Roman economy ?? ......Try to learn more before posting complete drivel !

Imagine being the person in charge of that helmet and seeing Mary put it on. Life flashing before their eyes😅

great documentary

worth to subscribed!

Just love Mary. She must be in her 80s but she just carries on. A role model for us all.

@delzworld2007

Жыл бұрын

Not true. She was born 1955

@user-mi7zx2ki5o

Жыл бұрын

@@delzworld2007 Good God. It must be all that sun.

@jamesculton8058

Жыл бұрын

​@@user-mi7zx2ki5onot nice to comment on people's appearances

@user-mi7zx2ki5o

Жыл бұрын

@@jamesculton8058 Quite, absolutely I apologize. I was just surprised.

@TheVeek192

Жыл бұрын

@@user-mi7zx2ki5o How might YOU look when you're 68?

One of the best documentary about Rome I've ever watched, thank you! Highly recommend the 1950's famous British travel writer H V Morton's book "A Traveller in Rome", he went deep dive into the eternal city, basically living like a local, sharing its history, architectures, different cultures/people of various neighborhoods, religious insights, & eating at hundred years old coffee/tea shops. I learned so much. Rome really is an unique city that one can travel to so many times yet still finding new discoveries around the corners each time.

Awesome host.

Alex Kingston does a wonderful portrayal of Boudicca

Kind of light on facts and heavy on Mary. Implying that Scipio's invasion was not needed, just a flex? Hanibal had been laying waste to the Italian peninsula for 10-15 years, and was still there when Scipio made his gambit? And then the bit about 'a senator' said 'Carthago delenda est'. How about treat the audience like adults and name that senator, he wasn't exactly obscure, his name was Cato. Overall I'd say this is fine for middle schoolers, but even then I think its a very lightweight documentary.

Like so many western historians, Mary Beard stops Roman history from the sacks of Rome and breakdown of the Western Roman Empire. The Eastern Roman Empire was still Roman for many centuries after the fall of the city of Rome.

Geez, how many kids floated down rivers in baskets in the olden days. Like half of ancient heroes took a trip down a river in a basket.

the UK has some of the best antiquarians in the world: Mary Beard, Andrew Wallace-Hadrill, Joann Fletcher...superb, each and every one. I never tire of watching their videos (especially Mary Beard's video about Pompeii...mesmerizing!)

Roma ha portato al Mondo leggi, arte, cultura, infrastrutture, e tecnologia quando il mondo circostante non ne aveva. E Roma ne aveva perchè era un coacervo di razze anche allora, popolazioni e religioni diverse che vivevano in pace, popoli migratori si unirono ai Greci e i Romani In quasi ogni angolo del Mondo trovi le tracce del passaggio dell'impero Greco Romano, preferisco definirlo così l'impero dei miei Avi! Avranno avuto di certo i loro torti, ma non era il sol popolo barbaro in circolazione. Pace e bene a tutti, il Mondo non è quello che pensiamo, la storia è stata scritta e riscritta più volte dopo i vari reset, una cosa è certa, con tutti i suoi difetti l'impero Greco Romano ha portato molto al resto del Mondo, le sue tracce sono ovunque 🤗💕Sappiamo poco della verità su ogni tema e su qualsiasi cosa, ma le tracce evidenti non possono essere cancellate, un libro lo puoi riscrivere, una costruzione e il suo stampo chiaro non puoi nasconderlo. Cmq i nostri Avi sono morti e sepolti, pace all'anima loro, cerchiamo di fare meglio noi e non essere barbari oggi, come molti di loro lo furono ieri, condannare il passato che non implica colpe a chi rappresenta quei popoli e vive oggi è assurdo se oggi appunto, alcuni popoli commettono gli stessi errori del passato. Viviamo in pace 💕 Namastè 💕

Dan, thank you so much for this wonderful production. I’ve just booked this trip in November. Can’t wait! All my thanks to you!

It’s a mystery why Hannibal didn’t push onto Rome when he had the chance. He had conquered throughout Northern Italy and Rome was there like a ripe plum ready to be picked. We might all be studying Ancient Punic History and Language instead if he had!

@20chocsaday

6 ай бұрын

Well, it's not too late for you.

Dame Beard is an extraordinary character and a great source of enlightenment. .

Those kicks rock!!

Honestly out of any pop star or movie star I think I’d want to meet Mary beard

@beartrapcat

Жыл бұрын

Same!

@hunkhk

11 ай бұрын

I was just thinking the same thing she would be a fabulous dinner guest no doubt

@Treeman-fp9em

11 ай бұрын

Yes. I would love a conversation with Mary Beard and Rhianon Evans. Evans is a professor at La Trobe university in Australia, and she does the podcast “emporers of Rome”.

@kendralogan8446

11 ай бұрын

Just a chance to sit and talk! I agree 100%!

@JohnnyPunish

9 ай бұрын

Coffee with would awesome

i came back home from a 2 day camping trip and this was on my pc

the rise and fall of ancient rome good show

You should make the thumbnail when she put on the helmet.

@ashleynicolemercier6784

7 ай бұрын

I love this comment.

@twonumber22

7 ай бұрын

@@ashleynicolemercier6784 lol ❤️

@chrisd3674

6 ай бұрын

Lol yesss

@godsloneman.497

4 ай бұрын

Yes

Thank You Dr Beard. You bring History to life.

Never did I expect the this Roman Empire to include Britain and Israel. I know I should watch this video again in it's entity and I will.... but, I need to get back to the present now so, I expect in a few days? And I must confess I never liked learning about history before so, wow.... thank you so much.... I guess Rome is the answer and certainly what I was missing out on!!

I wish I had Mary as my history teacher in higschool.

Terrific video, Mary is a superb presenter. But what's a historian doing saying Paul was from "Turkey", he was from Asia Minor or Anatolia. There was no such thing as Turkey 2,000 yrs ago.

@richardirvine1997

3 ай бұрын

I agree completely. "Turkey" is a modern nationalistic term. Here we are talking geography, history and culture. It is therefore Asia Minor. The later Turk invaders must be left out of it.

*_39:15_**_ crazy music. What is it called?_*

Mary you are one cool lady! I thoroughly enjoy your enthusiasm for history and culture❤ I’d like to think in the past you were a tough gin making witch. I mean that in the most respectful of ways. 😂

Currently reading her book SPQR. Highly recommend it.

Mary slayyyyyys

Uncanny the parallels between the Roman Empire’s rise and fall, and that of modern civilizations. Can human nature really be denied?

@The1976spirit

6 ай бұрын

Humanity isn´t a species. Mr. Smith received confirmation by mind fusion with Neo. Mr. Smith already knew this through his private investigation. Why, do you think, Sherlock was canceled? Khan is a Vulcan. Vulcans are clones "who" were breeded for mind fusion.

For the love of everything that is dear to ROME somebody tell me what the music on 39:15 called?

Great series, but it's already on a channel in the History Hit stable - why the need for another?

Thank the allies of WW2 for not destroying these invaluable places and monuments of our ancient world 🙂🌍

Bruh we need more roads like theirs.

I couldn't help but wonder as to why Hadrian built that lavish villa since he hardly spent a full day in it. Perhaps he thought that his reign would have been easier than it turned up to be? Surely his life was not much easier than that of a Roman slave.

Just a reminder to all the non-bots to ignore all the crazy crypto comments. I'm here for Rome.

@lukabarisic7080

Жыл бұрын

I heard that mrs. Annie Harris will fight your enemies on the battlefield. For a 20% share of the victory spoils, of course.

Wonderful programme, but Time Team fans will recognize the gorgeous orange pottery as Samian ware, the expensive stuff of aristocratic Roman villas. Given that, this is an enjoyable and interesting commentary.

A very fine overview of Roman history with many finer details that described Roman history in toto. A lifetime is not enough to understand Roman history. I see parallels between the fall of Western Rome and the USA and Western Europe when common sense gave way to the absurd. Where opposition to the myths like men can get pregnant et al is cause for lifetime cancellation and derision. Emperor Eligabalus was a prime example of the rot of morals and good common sense of the system. George Orwell in his book 1984 described the methodology and reasoning of this societal rot promulgated by the ruling class. Power is always the ultimate goal. Ruling in hell is preferable to serving in heaven. This is the cause of all Empirial downfalls. ALL!

Best history lesson and that's true but May dear, it is Carthagian or as you say Carthagenian? Roman or Romanian (I couldn't help it)

Teacher i like to book spqr.i read very good!!!!...

*_10:23_**_ What is the music?_*

Without doubt Mary Beard is an excellent historian. Like most people who READ the Bible without STUDYING it, Mary Beard falls into the trap of quoting Bible passages without looking at the context. She accuses Christianity (at 3 hours 28 minutes) of pushing "poverty as a virtue", quoting Luke 6:20 (same as Matthew 5:3); missing the true meaning of poverty, that is poverty of spirit, the state of being spiritually broken, meaning a "lost sinner" as opposed to a "saved sinner". She makes the same mistake, quoting 1 Corinthians (at 3 Hour 20 minutes) : "Man is the head of the Woman", implying some kind of second class status given to a woman. Apostle Paul clearly says in the same verse, the head of Christ is God. We know from Christ's own words in John 10:30 and John 14: 10 that God and Christ are "equals". But just as God delegated certain duties to Christ (not the other way around) , a man may delegate to his wife certain duties.Those of us who dabble in the Bible often make the same mistakes.

Did she used to give tours in London? She looks and sounds exactly like a tour guide we had there about a decade ago.....

woke up at 3 hour mark, pls dont jump scare me like that golem

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