Videos tagged with Roman History

This content explores the legend of Gaius Casca Longinus, the Roman centurion who pierced Jesus Christ's side. It delves into myths surrounding his healing from a 'milky eye' and arthritis due to Christ's blood, and the implied curse of longevity. The speaker asserts Longinus was a real Iberian centurion, adding historical context to the biblical narrative.

This video explores a Roman cemetery discovered in York, England, in 2004. Archaeologists found the remains of mostly young men who likely lived violent lives. The Royal Armouries, the UK's national collection of arms and armour, consults the York Archaeological Trust to understand the identities and causes of death for these individuals, offering insights into ancient combat and life.

This YouTube video, titled "Roman Special Forces and Special Ops (RA Summer Lecture)" by the Royal Armouries, focuses on historical military units and their operational aspects. While the title and description do not explicitly mention modern firearms, the content from the Royal Armouries, a UK national collection of arms and armour, suggests a historical examination of military equipment, tactics, and potentially weaponry. The description encourages engagement through comments and provides links to support the museum and its membership. The video aims to bring history to life through its collection and expert insights.

This video explores the fascinating topic of female Roman gladiators, also known as gladiatrices. As a Royal Armouries Summer Lecture, it delves into historical accounts and potential realities of women participating in gladiatorial combat. The content likely touches upon the arms, armor, and combat styles they might have employed, offering insights into this lesser-known aspect of Roman history. The Royal Armouries, the UK's national collection of arms and armour, provides this educational presentation.

This lecture from the Royal Armouries explores the often-overlooked 'venationes' or beast hunts of the Roman arena, presenting them as a significant and popular spectacle alongside gladiatorial combat. Dr. Andrew T. Fear discusses their origins, animal sourcing, the roles of 'Venatores' and 'Bestiarii', their weaponry, and the patronage and infrastructure behind these events. The lecture also delves into what these hunts reveal about Roman attitudes towards the natural world. The video is presented by the Royal Armouries, the UK's national collection of arms and armour, and encourages viewer engagement and support.

This YouTube video is a RA Summer Lecture presented by Adam Aderman, a PhD researcher at ManMet. The lecture explores the concept of psychological trauma within the context of the Roman Empire. It aims to provide insight into what psychological trauma might have signified to individuals living in ancient Roman society. The lecture was delivered in person at the museum and also made available online. The Royal Armouries, the UK's national collection of arms and armour, hosts this content and encourages subscriptions for more videos on arms and armour, as well as support through donations and museum memberships. The channel also features behind-the-scenes content, combat demonstrations, jousting, and expert insights, inviting viewer questions about arms and armour.