Killing God: The Assassination of Julius Caesar | History Hit | Odyssey

Published 2024-05-15
15 March - 'The Ides of March'. It is arguably the most well known date in ancient history. On that day in 44 BC the Roman statesman Julius Caesar was assassinated by a group of senatorial conspirators in the heart of Rome. But why was this political giant of ancient Rome assassinated?

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All Comments (21)
  • @lw3646
    He conquered Gaul, he defeated his most powerful rival, he allied himself with an Egyptian Queen, his popularity knew no limit.....now he faces his grestest challenge yet, 21st century academia....
  • @JimJoeKnoxTenn
    I love the mental image of Roman tour guides responding to the question, "Where was Julius Caesar assassinated" by saying, "Right ovwr there -- at the bus stop."
  • @emmer0
    The "wtf" reaction is the most believable to me😂
  • @no-secret-chart
    I loved this one.... I can't learn too much about this man. Too much Caesar is never enough. ❤☀️❤
  • @naikrovek
    I could listen to this Emma lady talk about Rome for … a long time. A very long time. This is saying a lot because I have ADHD and sticking to one thing for any amount of time is very challenging.
  • I gotta' admit this was utterly laughable at certain points in this "documentary".😅🤣🙂 Some people should NOT be teaching history. Or teaching anything....to anyone....at all. smh😏🙄
  • @MintBG
    The republic was an empire in all but name ever since the fall of Carthage and in the last 100 years before Caesar's ascension there were 5 civil wars. It was only a matter of time before Rome either collapses or is reformed and to be honest I doubt such a drastic change is possible unless somebody takes absolute power.
  • @sheilatruax6172
    Julius was looked upon as a great general, who's campaigns were studied for centuries. Or so I've been led to believe.
  • @CyndeClarke
    The mention of United States President Donald Trump is ridiculous. There is no comparison.
  • @josemarta8243
    Nothing he did or didnt do really matters ... the name alone will be legendary for millenia... synonymous with greatness power authority i see him on mount Olympus alongside Zeus
  • What I like most about this vid's the more-than-one point of view. A great service for differentiated thinking. Thank you.
  • @sqrd3536
    How human beings think they are gods is beyond unforgivable.
  • @frigginsane
    "No Dictators were harmed during the making of this film" I laughed at that, nice funny end title. 😆
  • @cristofaraon
    Amo a mí padre faraón, una historia del griego antiguo. Señor debe uno Uno debe señor Te amó Egipto 💋