10 Bold Quotes From Julius Caesar

Julius Caesar (c. 100-44 BCE) dominated the Roman Republic with his political acumen and military might. Thankfully for us, he was aware of his own importance and wrote a detailed autobiography about his rise to power. These "War Commentaries" covered the Gallic War, the Civil War, the Alexandrian War, the African War and the Spanish War. Here are ten great quotes from Julius Caesar's War Commentaries or his other biographers.

The edition of the War Commentaries used in this video:
The War Commentaries by Gaius Julius Caesar and Aulus Hirtius, translated by W. A. McDevitte and W. S. Bohn, 2014.

All images used in the creation of this video are Public Domain via Creative Commons.

The intro music was written and performed by C. Keith Hansley for use on this YouTube channel.

The percussion, woodwind and string intstument music throughout the rest of the video is:
Village Consort Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Check out our Julius Caesar quote pictures that were hand-tailored for each of the quotes used in the video, HERE.

Take a look at some of our articles about Julius Caesar, HERE.

Let's Find History In Assassin's Creed Origins: A Virtual Tour of the Siwa Oasis (Episode 2)

Join me in a virtual tour of the ancient Siwa Oasis. First, we climb to a high vantage point to see a panoramic view of the oasis. Finally, we check out architectural feats found inside the game, such as the House of Life, the Temple of Amun and the Mountain of the Dead, while also taking a look at actual photographs of modern Siwa, for comparison.

All photographs used in this video are either Public Domain or appropriately licensed for reuse where the image appears.

The intro music, as well as the songs played during the sped-up travel scenes, all was written and performed by C. Keith Hansley for use on this YouTube Channel.

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The Tragic Fates Of Those Caught Up In The Rise Of Julius Caesar And Augustus

The 1st century BCE was a time of enormous upheaval in ancient Rome, especially during the rise of Julius Caesar and his heir, Augustus. Watch our short video to learn about the tragic fates of a few of the many important people who were caught up in this Roman power struggle. Among the many victims from around 60-31 BCE were the statesmen Cicero and Cato, the members of the First Triumvirate (Julius Caesar, Crassus and Pompey), Caesar's friend turned enemy (Labienus), the plotters against Caesar (Brutus and Cassius), Augustus' rivals (Mark Antony and Cleopatra) and even Julius Caesar's young son, Caesarion.

All images used in this video are either Public Domain or appropriately licensed for reuse on the frames in which they appear.

The intro music was written and performed by C. Keith Hansley for use on this YouTube channel.

The haunting music in the background is:
Ossuary 2 - Turn Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License

Read our article that was the precursor for this video, HERE.

Let's Find History In Assassin's Creed Origins: A Medjay in the Siwa Oasis, 49-48 BCE (Episode 1)

In this video we delve into the world of Assassin's Creed: Origins, which is set in ancient Egypt around 49-48 BCE. Watch the religiously significant Siwa Oasis come to life through the eyes of a troubled Medjay and witness characters based on historical figures, such as Ptolemy XIII, the co-ruler of Egypt along with his sister, the famous Cleopatra VII. Enjoy the history-infused atmosphere and learn a few things along the way, with odd topics such as tomb raiding and falconry making appearances on the first episode of this journey.

The intro music was written and performed by C. Keith Hansley for use on this YouTube channel.

Check out our articles concerning Egypt, HERE.