Roman History - ROME 69 AD The year of 4 Emperors (english)

[castelo36]

Thank you for your presentation. It's a shame that in the Germanic part of Europe (like your country) the roman history is seen as a very important part of your past and in the latin countries of Europe (like Spain, my country) almost nobody knows a damm about the Roman period.

[arjanvanhoorn]

@castelo36 Thats a pitty indeed since spain was an exellent province within the Empire. The Emperors Trajan and Hadrian were born in Spain. And hey, What about Hannibal, a great story involving Spain. Have more on my tube. Buenas Noches

[Jow45metal]

Your accent is quite obvious!

[arjanvanhoorn]

@Jow45metal Correct, as Dutch as I can be. Have more clips with simiar accent , enjoy and have a great weekend !

[Jow45metal]

You're dutch, right?

[lunargoddess2002]

I loved the way you presented this. Great job.

[arjanvanhoorn]

@lunargoddess2002 Thanks !

[garyU6969]

nice documentry bro!

[arjanvanhoorn]

@garyU6969 Thanks ! Glad you liked it , have more on my tube

[TeamExxperience]

thanks :)

[arjanvanhoorn]

@TeamExxperience Thanks for your comment, will continue

[TiminPhoenix]

Nice style, taking us out for a walk and a chat.

It was different than the usual lecture style. Nice change, well done.

[arjanvanhoorn]

Thanks for your comment , have more on my tube (including battles)

 a great weekend !

[garydonpowell]

Winston Churchill was correct when he said "Power corrupts, and absolute power corrupts absolutely" a brilliant man.

[arjanvanhoorn]

Sad but true (referring to power corrupts)

[hamudie11]

thanks mate this helped me with the year 12 HSC

[arjanvanhoorn]

Glad I could help . thanks !

[JohnHolt69]

Otto's death sounds like an assassination. I don't actually know much about this but it seems a little strange to kill yourself on the verge of victory (lol).

[arjanvanhoorn]

He really did commit suicide a some what weird decision but a noble one.

Thanks for subscribing !

[johnnyjolijt]

Goed gedaan!

Stuur eens op naar Hilversum.

[arjanvanhoorn]

Thanks zou wel leuk zijn !!!

[HardcoreGamer4Ever]

LOL 69!

[VideoPimp22]

Wow there was a lot of suicide in Rome.

[PaterTuus]

Olim erant quattuor Imperatores Romae, et viri illi pugnaverant unus cum alio ut potestatem summam vicerent. Unus autem solum posset vincere. Victor fuerat Titus Flavius Vespasianus, et eo coronato Imperator, Imperium Romanum pacem iterum inveniebat.

[arjanvanhoorn]

Well spoken !

[LaurenMarieBradshaw]

you are so hot! ;)

[arjanvanhoorn]

Thanks, a nice comment to start of the weekend , have a great one yourself. Greetz

[CapitalFreedom]

what a bloody year

[arjanvanhoorn]

thanks for your subscription and comment

[CapitalFreedom]

these are awesome videos man. keep up the good work!

[dstevens101]

That was incredibly fascinating and very well done! My knowledge is much more superficial, but did notice the parallels to our own impending crash.

Will the Masters of Money, bankers behind the scenes, stop this time or will they go forward to establish their NWO?

[dstevens101]

Thanks for this!

You should consider making one that shows how the powers behind Rome did not really fall. It's holdings and power did.

Was not the crash of Romes economy precipitated by using too many slaves and taking away its inputs?

In America we're doing it again w/mathematical inverse.

Sending Jobs away to China and India and look where it led?

Did the true POWERS of ROME die?

Sure looks alive and well.

[arjanvanhoorn]

Thanks,for your comment. I am not a teacher, Roman History is a hobby (a nice one). Greetz

[franzolo14]

That was a great idea, walking and talking.. keeps the blood flowing to the head

Are you a teacher or just doing this for fun?

[xVin89x]

question not related to year 69 but rather Emperor Marcus Aurelius. Marcus was a man of principle, and morality and yet he appointed his corrupt son Commodus, why was this appointment made and why was Commodus given soo much time to rule without being overthrown until year 192??

[iorixs]

thanks dutchy, nice landscape, the rhine?

[arjanvanhoorn]

thanks for your comments, i do ancient battles also. Not the Rhine but waterweg, canal that connects Rotterdam with the northsea. Have a nice day.

[Toyotomi]

Great short introduction to the subject, thanks for posting!

[arjanvanhoorn]

thanks , more comming up

[arjanvanhoorn]

Enabling Vespasian to March into Rome without resistance. The fact that Vespasian had 2 grown sons (Titus and Domitian) gave him a good powerbase to establish a new Dynasty. Thanks for you question and have a great weekend.

[lfc023]

question: during vitellius, i understand tiberius alexander was the governer of egypt and stopped the grain entering Rome. Who was the guy in Syria at the time who supported Vespasian?

[arjanvanhoorn]

The governor of Syria was Municianus, he supported Vespasian. The Legions in general adored Vespasian so didnt have a problem with proclaiming him Emperor. Vespasian was also lucky to have his son Titus by his side. Titus was left in charge of the armies and had to continue the siege of Jerusalem. Moesia , Pannonia and Yllricum (former Otho supporters)quickly turned over to Vespasian and one of their Generals, Antonius Primus was sent ahead to invade Italy from the North. He defeated Vitellius.

[commandoslayer]

I wouldnt like to be Christian in the Era of Nero.Just a question well Rome has had many times a Corrupt Senate.

Tiberius and Gaius Gracchus do You know them?

Were they fighting like many others for power or did they really die for fighting for the people?

[arjanvanhoorn]

The Gracchi , they died for the peolpe, wanted to share the land amoung the ordinary people. This meant that the rich landowners (many were senators) had to give up parts of their land. So here you have the motive for their murder. They did set a trend for other politicians like, Marius, Caesar and Pompeus. Nowadays in politics, they promise tax cuts

[arjanvanhoorn]

to attract followers / voters, back then they would promise land to the plebs and veterans. Only a sole ruler could achieve these goals, and guess what happend...

[firmitas68]

thanks

[peggymount]

Great stuff! I've only recently become rather interested in the history of the Roman empire. It's like roaming the internet. Each time you learn something, there's a dozen different names to learn and plots and plans and battles. It's fascinating. Your videos are very good. I've read Seutonius' Lives of The Emperors online and am tackling Tacitus' annals. Nothing more than a hobby. But still fascinating. Keep it up, good work.

[arjanvanhoorn]

Thank you very much, i can recommend the book:

"Emperors don't die in Bed" by Fik Meijer. Great book to start with, 80 Emperors in a nutshell, i am certain its in English.

[Antoninesguard]

This is Fantastic, Walking, Talking and filming, what a professional bit of work. Have you thought of doing the whole Roman Story from beginning to end?

Well Done

[arjanvanhoorn]

Thanks, working on it, massive Job though hahaha.

Have more on my tube incl ancient battles

Thanks again

[miguelbote]

This is an interesting explanation of the year 69. Though it is advisable not to explain the year 69 and jog at the same time, because you might knock into a tree and, actually, see Galba, Otho, Vitelius and Vespasian dancing on top of your head.

[lebasilah]

I love your videos! <3

[arjanvanhoorn]

Thank you

[miserloujones]

This rocked! Very helpful.

There should be more 'man walking around and teaching me things' videos on the internet.

[arjanvanhoorn]

Thanks, more comming up, have some ancient battle presentations on my tube. Have fun.

[ZoneGrise]

Sulla and Marius ruined the Republic. Caesar was just a symptom not the cause. It amazes me that Rome was able to hold the empire together (for so long, with varying degrees of success) after the fall of the Republic.

[arjanvanhoorn]

true, Marius army reforms especially on recruitement made it possible for generals to seize power. Sulla indeed showed the way how. A thing that was irreversable.

[monsterboy1985]

good info

[racerx11080]

you helped me to learn very quickly possible question on my exam!

THANX, man!

[arjanvanhoorn]

Your welcome, should you have any questions let me know, may be I can be of help.

[Lucyde]

Good job, I enjoyed it =)

[arjanvanhoorn]

thanks, more comming up