The Ancient Origins Of The Roman Empire With Mary Beard | Rome: Empire Without Limit | Odyssey

Published 2022-11-16
For centuries, the Roman Empire was one of the defining powers of the ancient world. But how did this all begin? What is the origin story of Rome and how did it become one of the most powerful empires the world has ever known?

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All Comments (21)
  • @mikef.1000
    Mary Beard is simply one of the best commentators and interpreters of the ancient Roman world.
  • She looks so chill with her outfit, you'll never know she's a renowned historian. Like some regular curios traveler. But man, her knowledge with everything about Roman is just incredible. I love watching/listening to this lady's documentaries.
  • Mary Beard is great, knowledge, passion, compassion. She is to roman history what David Attenborough is to nature.
  • @candytoo3729
    Mary Beard is a wonder herself. Love her work, her wit and her brain. It shines through in her story telling and knowledge.
  • Fascinating as usual. I can't get enough of Mary's depth of Roman knowledge and what made Rome the way it was. Amazing!
  • @marcoss6212
    Another one from Rome by Mary Beard, fantastic! Always love her videos, she digs into it like it was her own land, different points of view than the rest. As a Rome native, have seen not to many people to have her passion for the Empire. I'm lucky enough to have a copy of her book "SPQR" autographed by her. Well done Mary.
  • @brianswelding
    I love Mary's passion and enthusiasm. I find myself grinning from ear to ear. Another excellent show, bravo 👏
  • @k.e.m.99
    Mary Beard is to ancient Italy as Joanne Fletcher is to ancient Egypt.😂😍 yall are on a posting queens streak
  • I recommend to everyone brilliant book - SPQR: A History of Ancient Rome by Mary Beard🙅
  • Minute 43. Vercingetorix had a Roman education. He spoke Latin and had fought with Romans, he knew Roma military strategies well. This is why he was so successful, he was almost another Roman general.
  • @1234kalmar
    One of Mary Beard's book saved my diploma work! She also inspired me to go in to studying history in the first place, along with Philip Harding.
  • Yes she is very passionate about the Roman Empire, and has explained important details and facts that many miss. Me being Roman I was very impressed indeed. Thank you Mary.
  • Mary Beard. Love her! Such a good storyteller! Mary Beard and Joann Fletcher. The Best! ❤
  • @torrarosa7064
    When Dame Mary Beard talks about the Ancient Rome you know the real treat ahead by this amazing and gifted scholar..
  • @sslaia
    O gosh. I'm truly in awe. I have visited Rome a few times, but I haven't known it like this. I wish I could visit Rome again and Mary Beard is the guide. She really makes those stones, monuments and ruins speak and alive.
  • I love the enthusiasm in her telling of their story. It keeps the whole narrative from getting boring like in textbooks. I love her passion, and I like to think that maybe I might share some of Rabat passion, as I also love history. ❤
  • I enjoy these documentaries so much, especially in a world where "entertainment" is so often insipid dross.
  • What about the Etruscans? Instead of focusing on Carthage in the early days, by not mentioning the Etruscans, an important part of their history is glossed over...