This course on Roman History aims to provide a chronological overview of key events and developments in Roman history. By the end of the course, learners will have a comprehensive understanding of Roman political institutions, military tactics, significant battles, and key figures such as Julius Caesar and Cicero. The course covers topics such as the Roman Senate, Roman elections, Roman battle tactics, and major battles like the Battle of Cannae and the Battle of Philippi. The teaching method involves a chronological presentation of historical events, supplemented with insights into the social and cultural aspects of Roman society. This course is intended for history enthusiasts, students of ancient history, and anyone interested in gaining a deeper understanding of the Roman civilization.
Overview
Syllabus
The Roman Pomerium.
The Roman Triumph.
The Roman Senate during the Monarchy.
The Cursus Honorum.
The Roman Senate during the Republic.
Quaestors.
Aediles.
Praetors.
Consuls.
The Pontifex Maximus.
Roman Elections.
Families & Calendars.
Lupercalia.
Lupercalia (bonus).
The Sibylline Books.
Saturnalia.
Roman Battle Tactics.
The Roman Legion.
The Battle of the Trebia River (218 B.C.E.).
The Battle of Lake Trasimene (217 B.C.E.).
The Battle of Cannae (216 B.C.E.).
The Battle of Zama (202 B.C.E.).
His Year: Cicero (63 B.C.E.).
His Year: Cato (62 B.C.E.).
His Year: Julius Caesar (59 B.C.E.).
Caesar vs the Helvetii (58 B.C.E.).
Caesar vs Ariovistus (58 B.C.E.).
His Year: Clodius (58 B.C.E.).
Nobody's Year: CHAOS (57 B.C.E.).
The Battle of the Axona (57 B.C.E.).
The Battle of the Sabis (57 B.C.E.).
Caesar in Gaul: Makin' Waves (56 B.C.E.).
His Year(s): Pompey (56 to 52 B.C.E.).
Caesar in Britain (55 B.C.E.).
Caesar in Britain II: There and Back Again (54 B.C.E.).
Caesar in Gaul: REVOLT! (54 to 53 B.C.E.).
The Battle of Carrhae (53 B.C.E.).
Vercingetorix (52 to 50 B.C.E.).
The Battle of Alesia (52 B.C.E.).
Caesar Crosses the Rubicon (52 to 49 B.C.E.).
Caesar Marches on Rome (49 B.C.E.).
The Battle of Ilerda (49 B.C.E.).
The Fall of Pompey (48 B.C.E.).
The Battle of Pharsalus (48 B.C.E.).
Cleopatra & the Siege of Alexandria (48 to 47 B.C.E.).
Zela, Ruspina, & Thapsus (47 to 46 B.C.E.).
Rome's New Political Order (48 to 46 B.C.E.).
The Longest Year in Human History (46 B.C.E.).
The Battle of Munda (45 B.C.E.).
Caesar as King? (45 to 44 B.C.E.).
The Assassination of Julius Caesar (The Ides of March, 44 B.C.E.).
Caesar's Funeral (44 B.C.E.).
Cicero's Finest Hour (44 to 43 B.C.E.).
The Battle of Philippi (42 B.C.E.).
Sextus Pompeius and the Sicilian War (42 to 36 B.C.E.).
Antony's Invasion of Parthia (42 to 33 B.C.E.).
The Battle of the Teutoburg Forest (9 C.E.).
Boudicca (60/61 C.E.).
Bird Mania, Strongboys, and Tunnel Bears.
Taught by
Historia Civilis
