Damn, pretty incredible how the names of these guys have made it all this way through 2000 years of history to end up being presented to me in this video right now. That's so cool.

@KristinkaAranova

4 жыл бұрын

Most of us will be forgotten in 2000 years. Shit even 100 years

@junichiroyamashita

4 жыл бұрын

An enormous numer of more important people were forgotten along the tides of history,so it is a pretty high honor,like the oldest name known to man,that of a humble egyptian laborer.

@JJoh4040

3 жыл бұрын

@@junichiroyamashita who?

@JRV4606

2 жыл бұрын

To us

@tylerschoen5643

2 жыл бұрын

It blows my mind to think that Cleopatra was born closer to the invention of the IPhone than the creation of the great pyramids.

Better a gladiator, than a sadiator.

@My6119

4 жыл бұрын

Underrated

@Hostility1812

4 жыл бұрын

I liked just to give you 100

@mephistophelesthesilentchi3446

4 жыл бұрын

That joke was pretty badiator...

@RIFT.CANYON.DREAMS

4 жыл бұрын

mephistopheles the silent chief that pun was terrible, I’m gonna tell my dadiator.

@NobleKorhedron

4 жыл бұрын

Huh...?

I'm a simple man. I see Gladiators, I see Metatron, I see that like button.

@ghostdrew4887

4 жыл бұрын

I'm a simple gladiator I see toes I stab

@paynesyler6428

4 жыл бұрын

@@ghostdrew4887 *laughs in 400ms toe stab on OOS enemies into infinite chain*

@sethfoote7504

4 жыл бұрын

Well said

@bramlinssen6940

4 жыл бұрын

Did you press it though?

SPARTACUS, The Bringer of Rain! men, I totally miss that amazing show LOL

@lucakozar1268

3 жыл бұрын

Its on Netflix btw

Last time I was this early, Rome was just some little kingdom on a hill.

@codysing1223

4 жыл бұрын

Roman's were still Trojans when I got here.

@mondaysinsanity8193

4 жыл бұрын

@michael browne um Mesopotamia was in the middle east...

@birgittabirgersdatter8082

4 жыл бұрын

A little village on a hill.

@theangkorwatt3468

4 жыл бұрын

On 7 hills

I just missed Gannicus. Loved his portrayal by Dustin Clare back in the day. Spartacus is my favourite historical character. Brave warrior, noble fighter, charismatic leader, guts to face an empire. The man.

@metatronyt

4 жыл бұрын

To face a republic but yes, I agree :)

@LINKchris87

6 ай бұрын

@ConwayTwitter Yeah, true. Thank you both for the correction 👌😎

I love your vids I learn som much from you and reading. My history teacher is amazed that I know so much about history considering I’m in 7th grade

@metatronyt

4 жыл бұрын

I'm glad to hear :)

@mondaysinsanity8193

4 жыл бұрын

@Red Eagle he talks about pasta people because hes a pasta

@samanthagolding3876

4 жыл бұрын

You're a smart kid listening to videos like these and finding it interesting. 😁

@invictidomini6846

2 жыл бұрын

Same here!

Number 2 is the most interesting from my point of view; I knew Spartacus before even taking interest in historical accurate data, so it isn't that intriguing to me as Flamma: The man who chose glory and eternal respect over liberty. Thanks for uploading this video, M. I've learn a lot from it

@Chraan

3 жыл бұрын

Spartacus was just that incredible that you already know who will be #1 on this list before you even started the video, that makes him by far the most intriguing in my book. Not to mention you would still know that even if the video would be more generally about the Top 10 historical fighters of ancient times.

@666Kaca

2 жыл бұрын

@@Chraan Spartacus wouldnt even be top 50 historical fighters of ancient times tho

@Chraan

2 жыл бұрын

@@666Kaca I have hard doubts about it, but I am looking forward to your Top 50 list then

Honestly I am surprised, was totally expecting Flamma to be at first place. Wasn't expecting you to take feats outside the arena into count.

I was born near Capua, I advice everyone that comes in Italy to visit the santa maria capua vetere amphitheater, besides being the historical place where the Spartacus revolt took place, it is also one of the best preserved amphitheatres in the world and really suggestive to visit, especially in the evening.

@angelodecesare5814

4 жыл бұрын

i just googled it , looks great I gonna visit it !

Commodus: I am great gladiator! Also Commodus: *presents them wooden swords*

This one is one of the best vids on the channel hand down. Original topic! Lots of info! Top stuff Raff

@metatronyt

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

@theheadbangguy5985

4 жыл бұрын

@@metatronyt Here's to many more my friend!

This is the first time I have ever seen anyone describe Commodus as "Great"

Spartacus was always one of my childhood historical heroes and still kind of is, i think it was my eight birthday (back when young boys didnt play video games every free moment of their lives) my parents couldnt really afford gift that costed a lot, at work dad made me 2 small wooden gladius swords just like the practice one they used but much smaller, and my best friend and I sword fight outside all the time. they were always so thankful i was so easily pleased. good times, good times.....lol

Very interesting, informative and worthwhile video.

FWIW, Audible is one of the best deals out there. I have less time than I'd like to read my history books, so I listen to them instead while I walk or drive.

Metatron you are the man. I've learned so much from you and everything I've double-checked came out exactly as you've said it. That's a lot of value in the era of fake news.

This needs to be an anthology movie series. Priscus and Verus would make one hell of a movie.

4:26 No, it means I want to support you *Metatron*

Really Well done

Great video 😃

Waes Hael, Noble Metatron! Great Gladiators Video of Intrinsic Greatness and Vocable Nobility and Interest! Great That You Included Emperor Commodus and the Greatest Thracian Warrior Spartacus the Great with His German Friend and Ally Crixus! You are a Great Speaker and Presenter of Historical and even Fantasy Videos! Greetings from the Order of the Drakon of King Sigismund von Luxembourg!

I was hoping Gannicus would be on the list. But that is quite an impressive list. Thanks for sharing.

Yes! Now were talkin!

This is what “warhorse studios” should work on next! Imagine kingdom comes combat bought to the arenas of Rome.. with the right changes to match historical accuracy of course.

My wife & I love Audible.. it’s great for traveling!!

Ho aspettato a lungo questo video

@metatronyt

4 жыл бұрын

Spero ti piaccia

I was already considering rewatching Spartacus after Re-downoloading Rome Total War the other day. Now I must rewatch it! With cheap beer like I did the first time!

7:21 when you return from a high level floor back to the starting floor

About Commodus: Herodian wrote that the gladiators opposing him didn't want to fight him, because they didn't see a gladiator, they saw the Emperor.

2:58 - It's interesting that you describe the Bestiarius as having an especially dangerous profession. From what I've read, the Roman beast hunts generally favored the Bestiarius in much the same way that modern bullfighting favors the bullfighter over the bull.

@matthewzito6130

4 жыл бұрын

@Evocati I thought it was the keeper/trainer who was responsible for making sure the animals did what they were supposed to.

An unexpected top 10, but a welcome one none the less.

Amazing! I cannot wait to see your Chinese lamellar armor!

Hey. I wanted to ask you if you could make a video about the worst 10 (very produced, to make sense) weapons of the history. Thanks.

*Relevant and Supportive Comment*

Gratitude

Very good video. All of them are secutors or murmillos, is there any famous retiarius?

I would kill to be able to see them battle in person

at 1:08 i wonder if they got to choose gear cause that hoplomachlus with the same shield but as big as the Trax one would be the best of all.and in teams ,give him 3 retiarius and its game over vs any team.

First, great video I always learn a lot with your videos. Other subjects.... You should go to a dentist... And do something with that haircut. Great video keep the. Good work.

I Came to hear Flamma’s name, and now I’m happy. Awarded the rudis 4 times, refused it (basically spat in the face of his captors). In my opinion, much more badass than spartacus.

Metatron, what do you think about Lindybeige's video on gladiators?

Me before number 1: "Man these guys are so cool! I couldn't even guess who number 1 is, after hearing these guys being so powerful!" Me after number 1: "... I mean, honestly, what was I expecting?" This isn't a joke, I genuinely felt stupid not guessing it was Spartacus

I wish I was there to see some gladiators myself it would be awesome to see some real combat

Cool

the metatron has spread his knowledge again.

never forget when he came to texas same tmie i went to italia..

Grande raffo

Metatron can you please make a video about how realistic are for honor character moves?

WOW!!!!!!!!!😮😮😮😮😮

those are some fierce gladiators!! how much training did they have to become like that

Spartacus was also the subject of a humoros Taco Bell ad back in the'80s.

Okay, now whose the best American Ninja Warrior?

@shawn6860

4 жыл бұрын

Bet he has a top ten wrestlers too. Lol!

@shawn6860

4 жыл бұрын

@Brian the Trainer that was why we watched it. Like Jerry Springer..

@S.Grenier

4 жыл бұрын

George Foreman

@shawn6860

4 жыл бұрын

@@S.Grenier oh ya! He boxed and sold one really good grill. That thing made great burgers.

Can you do a video on Ancient Roman theater?

DICCE QUANDO ARRIVA IL VIDEO SUI CONDOTTIERI Amo sto concept di video comunque

Can you cover Gladiator Fencing.

Gladiator sweat. It's really good stuff, so I'm told! :)

@Maesterful

4 жыл бұрын

And blood and body parts. There was huge black market for it in the roman underworld as they believed it to be an aphrodisiac and was used in dark rituals 🤮

I read somewhere that Commodus also fought retiari who were equipped with lead-tined tridents; one throw or thrust, and the thing was useless.

So the top ten professional warrior Wrestlers...gotchya😁. Seriously though this is pretty cool and I would not want to meet any of them in a dark alley.

Calling Dune intracate is an understatement.

There should have never been any movies but one of spartacus. the first spartacus movie with kirk douglas was a masterpiece.

The Doom Slayer would be an OP AF gladiator in a Hell Gladiatorial Place

Why is Commodus included as the tenth greatest gladiator of all time when his opponents weren't allowed to fight him? That's ridiculous.

@metatronyt

4 жыл бұрын

No where in Rome would you have had a chance to lay a finger on an emperor. Still, the guy did train a lot and could afford One of the best trainers in the Empire. He probably didnt have the skill of the other nine Champions, but I'm pretty sure he could fight.

@patavinity1262

4 жыл бұрын

@@metatronyt You know I always really despised that scene in Gladiator where he gets killed in the arena. I'm amazed anyone was able to take the film seriously after that

@CommanderTato

3 жыл бұрын

@@patavinity1262 Because you cant take the movie as 100% accurate. Take it as a different universe where that guy got what he deserved.

@patavinity1262

3 жыл бұрын

@@CommanderTato I don't expect a historical film to be 100% accurate, just to not be absurd and unbelievable. The alternative version of history depicted in 'Gladiator' isn't worth watching.

@CommanderTato

3 жыл бұрын

@@patavinity1262 "unbelievable" that is just an opinion.

your english really is so good, man. i know you teach languages but i just had to say it.

@metatronyt

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you I really appreciate

Top ten ancient Rome Colosseum WWE wrestlers.

I studied that Commodus forced other gladiators to fight with blunts, not wooden swords.... Where did you find your info? I might have been mislead and would like to update my info!

@metatronyt

4 жыл бұрын

I'll double check, but I think it makes more sense that they used wooden. I remember seen them using blunts in the movie gladiator but blunt steel swords can still kill more easily than thin and ligh wooden swords. As it happens, a blunt sword can still cut. I doubt they would have taken the chances. But I'll double check and update with a comment if I was wrong.

Please, talk about differecese betwen Western Roman army and Eastern Roman army (Byzantine)! i am searching it but did'nt found it!

Good video, I was wondering what century this Chinese lamellar suit is trying to be depicting?

So there were the gladiator classes talked about, but in one of the mosaics there was a guy with a single spear and his left arm protected, what class was he? Or was he just a random gladiator who chose to fight that way?

@ocelotonatiuh1255

3 жыл бұрын

They were called 'Retiarius'

Please do something about the hilarious captions. I use captions when they're available because I'm hard of hearing (hit the "C" key when viewing the video). Check out how close they are (or not) to your commentary...

Fun Fact: Commodus was also a left-handed fighter (Scaeva).

Commodus was a secutor who fought the fishnet dude who was armoured with, wait, a wooden sword? So he had a net and a piece of wood and the game was that he could win by entangling the emperor a bit.

wasn’t ponpey magnus that was part of putting down the rebellion too?

Do you have any info about Lyaeus?

Dang.

If I'm not mistaken Priscus and Verus were both Gaul.

Do you have any books?

The world needs more gladiator schools (obviously, HEMA style combat rules).

I just came here to hear about Spartacvs

6:00 Metatron maybe for the future don't make that such a bright blue.. It already hurts my eyes with my LED room lights on, perhaps darken it a bit, or make it a less high frequency color like red or orange?

@indissolubilisociavit6560

4 жыл бұрын

Literally nobody cared

Could you put egg cartons or some foam stuff on your walls to make the audio higher quality? I feel as you deserve better quality audio, perhaps its the empty room or the microphone itself.

I want a full blown action gladiator shounen anime. My sister can draw and wants to make a Manga. I'm gonna pitch her this idea but she is only 12 so it will take its time

Spartacus!

Certainly not in the top 10, but an intersting addition would be Shimon ben Lakish, a third century Rabbi and Talmud scholar who during his youth fought beasts at the arena.

I think Flamma should be #1 based on his records and fame as a gladiator. But it’s also understandable to give Spartacus the 1st spot due to the legendary and insane rebellion that he lead!

Hey metatron We need a discord server

What, no hoplomachus or retiarius... well that sucks.

Murmillo and Secutor seem to be very similar

You forgot mnanaukus

Audaces fortuna iuvat!

Is a kintsugi sword practical ?

Far Too much advertising. I pay KZread to have no advertising in my videos, and here you bombard me with it.

Watch the lindybeige's video on gladiators. They were mostly just actors. This would be equivalent to modern day WWE. They had helmets that hid their faces so they could talk to each other while fighting to coordinate cool moves and stuff. Btw Spartacus was not his real name I believe his name still remains unknown

Your description of Crixus's death is different from what I heard. From the sources I heard, Crixus and his men were actually able to drive back the Roman force that attacked them, but they celebrated too early. The men got into a drunken stupor, and the Romans (who had actually managed to regroup after being pushed back) came back and killed them all while they were lying there drunk.

🙏🏻🦅🙏🏻

Skip 4:22 - 6:36

A heard there is a chance there was a referee during the fight is that true??

Great video great gladiators... Could u do a video on nagamaki Japanese sword/polearm

I’m calling it now, number one is flamma

@Daniel-du7pv

4 жыл бұрын

Luca vc

@hullo8246

4 жыл бұрын

Lango langoo so close

Metatron i'm confused about the role of venator and bestiarius: what is the basic difference between the two? I thought venator was the beast hunter and the bestiarius the one which trained/feed/ the animals... great video anyway, thank you a lot for the choice