What was it like to journey beyond Rome's Rhine Frontier? DOCUMENTARY
A live action documentary on the journey of Roman auxiliaries beyond the Rhine frontier!
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In this history documentary we explore the Roman Germanic frontier in the year 100 AD. However rather than encountering a world embroiled in bloody conflict as depicted in our Avenging Varus series, the Germanic frontier has actually settled down in an era of peace. This live history video seeks to bring this fact to life by portraying the daily life of a group of germanic auxiliaries who have actually been serving as guards in the Roman Army. As winter approaches, they are given leave and now return home to their village for some well deserved time off. We follow their journey beyond the Rhine frontier to get a taste of daily life of a Roman soldier in this era.
Stay tuned for more episodes of Live History which will cover other aspects of daily life in the past though reenactment footage and on location aerial shots. Let us know if you like this format.
Credits
Research: Chris Das Neves
Writing: Chris Das Neves
Narration: Guy Michaels
Reenactment: Imperium Romanum
Editing: Penta Limited
"Live History" is our team's attempt to bring out the human side of history by focusing on daily life in the past. Typically when I see mainstream documentaries cover such topics it is done with quick cuts, overdone narration, and bombastic music which ends up taking you out of the scene. My goal here was to see what it would be like to really let things breathe. Its a slower style but hopefully one that adds a unique value in letting the past speak for itself. I welcome all feedback on this approach and certainly want to know if you'd like to see more of this.
I loved it. Please do more of it. Only issue is that now, I want to be a german mercenary in the Roman army, which I'm not sure how to achieve.
This was Awsome. Really made a personal connection to the everyday foot soldier.
This is absolutely awesome! I got into history because the epic wars and characters caught my eyes, but I’ve been more fascinated with the lives of ordinary people in the past as I got older. This is a dream come true!
its amazing plz continue!!
I was a bit on the fence in the beginning, but I must say it was really informative and I've learned plenty of new details which I didn't know before. This video was way more tranquil and immersive than usual video's about the lifestyle of ancient people, and thus was way more enjoyable to watch and was actually easier for me to focus on. So yes, more video's like this please.
Wonderful documentary, about the everyday life of a soldier. More of these, please! Maybe in the roman camp, bread making, the sickbay etc? seeing some similarities to my own service: The spread out of items before a march, the helmet on the front, and the making of camp before dark. We swirled out in the forest, collecting as much firewood as possible, up to two thirds of the company. The rest seting up tents and list of guard duty. I wonder if those spikes under the leaves were marked out in some way? Maybe with a stick, so the did not get lost.
Yes!
Where did you serve? It's interesting to me to hear that modern armies went through more or less the same as antiquated ones.
@@wanderinghobo4917 In sweden, the "fleet" branch, but we were soldiers in the navy so we practised more or less like the army. In the winter, out of barracks - firewood was top priority by us soldiers. When the officers wanted to f**k around with us, they kept us drilling a little bit longer. We could se the sun setting, and we panicked. The temperature dropping and no lights in the forest, so everybody hurried out like madmen with axes and knives. Afterwards, we sat by the warmth, laughing and talked about food we would eat of duty. Fun times.
@@wanderinghobo4917 The basic needs of squaddies have never changed, stay alive to be able to do your job and keep your kit together so it can to IT'S job. I must admit , like Henrik above I wondered if they had a way of retrieving their caltrops - as a squaddie looking after your kit is vital - to the extent that as a poor sod in charge of a a gun I've spent a load of sweat and botheration ensuring that all of the steel pegs that we used to anchor our camm net (L118 Light Gun) was retrieved before we moved to the next gun position. You wonder why a Gun Commander worries about stuff like that? Two things 1) If we lose them all we have nothing to secure our camm net and look like right royal twats (and a tasty target for Spetnaz or a MIG or Sukhoi - I was a Cold War Warrior) and then they had to be replaced through the supply chain - wasting time and money. 2) I had signed for them when I had taken over the Gun - I was responsible for them and might have had to pay for them out of my own pocket - our BQMS (Battery Quarter Master Sergeant) was a very unforgiving type of man, we might have got away with it due to a nuclear strike, but the paperwork would have been hellish. End of story - soldiering doesn't change - some poor sod has to hump a load of stuff for miles, no sleep, then fight a battle.
People in ancient times were no less intelligent than we are today, so you can answer it for yourself.. would you mark them not to lose them? \o/
This was amazing. It really does justice to the ancient soldiers. Its so easy to forget that these were actual people that had lives, families, interests, and hobbies when we see a block formation representing hundreds or thousands of soldiers. This felt like an intimate tour of a person's life instead. Would love to see more in the future.
Is sad how their economic circumstances made them enter the military. Becoming a professional knife stabber because there were no better jobs as stable to take.
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@@skyhappy 😳 really ? On the other hand it was seen as a career , just like today . And brought peace and stability to large part of their world m for them and lands they conquered
This was absolutely great. Keep in mind that by the 2nd century agriculture had been a thing in Germania for 5.500 years. This means that especially the land surrounding larger rivers and streams had been cleared off forrest and cultivated for thousands of years. Millions of people lived in Germania and although rough and wild by Roman and modern standards, it was by no means a wasteland all covered by forrest.
Most estimates put the germanic population in the 400s at around 900 000.....
@@andreascovano7742 Yes you're right
@@andreascovano7742 one thing to note is Germania was larger than modern Germany It roughly contained , Germany , Netherlands , Czechia , most of slovakia, Western Poland (typically All land west of the Vistula river) and Denmark , What I’m trying to say is That 900,000 is spread across mutch of Central Europe and this means that Germania had a very low population density
A video with modern day footage, commenting on how the region would have looked differently in Roman times, would be great. There's a number of anachronisms in the video that may not be obvious, such as the types of trees shown in woodlands and how they are stripped of lower branches. Also the wheat fields, rising only to about hip level, which is a fairly recent type of wheat.
The Liniar Ceramics was contemporary with the Cucutenii
Great commentary and amazing recreated footage! Invicta never disappoints
PLEASE Do more with Imperium Romanum about the Limes region! It has so much history that gets easily overlooked. Loved every second of this episode. Great job to Invicta and Imperium Romanum's team!
yes, i repeat myself, but suggestion for a limes fort is Saalburgfort or the mini fort near the german town of Pohl. For limes watchtowers i suggest Idstein-Dasbach or Gaulskopf.
Wish we'd have more on Roman frontier life always found it to be the coolest part about studying Roman history.
@@rc59191 you may also like to know about a battle won by romans in central germany far from the rhine frontier in the year 235. 200 years after teutoburg. if you are curious see here m.kzhead.info/sun/lK2fhbGSg19-bHA/bejne.html
Honestly, the soldier setting caltrops across an arc on the most likely avenue of enemy missile fire or infantry approach to the sleeping soldiers is something that has literally transcended nearly 2000 years of history into the modern day. We still set up trip flares, claymores and the like to cover areas and pull them down the next morning for reuse - just like these guys would. Marching in column, scanning the horizon for enemy armies and dust clouds, they were likely ready and trained for a quick IA to enemy ambush (since they marched armed and with shields in the left hand, so always ready to drop packs and fight), I never would've realised that section-level day to day life on ops in the ancient world could look identical to a low-level 21st century peacekeeping deployment from the soldier's perspective.
Ah yes the kind of approach that helps enrich my imagination when daydreaming about my mount and blade adventures and total war campaigns... What my soldiers were really going through.
"To abandon your shield is the basest of crimes; nor may a man thus disgraced be present at the sacred rites, or enter their council; many, indeed, after escaping from battle, have ended their infamy with the halter.“ - Tacitus,
Basest
Not based
Throwing away your shield meant you were leaving your brothers-in-arms to die as you fled for the hills. To be called a coward was the gravest insult even unto modern times.
@@ladygrey7425 it still is especially if you're in a combat arms branch like Infantry or artillery. If you're a red leg losing your artillery piece or battery is as shameful as losing your unit's colours.
I just found Imperium Romanum a few days ago and wondered how great it would be if these guys collaborate with Invicta. And Lord behold, they delivered!
As a modern day soldier awaiting holiday leave, it is incredible to see the similarities of soldiers from way back when to today!
This channel is really showing great progress in animation and their videos overall, great job guys!
I'd love to see similar stories about all kinds of folks living along the Rhine. Merchants, officers, citizens of Cologne and Trier, farmers, bandits, etc
yessss please
For some reason i was expecting the reenacment to be from Imperium Romanum channel even before watching the video. So glad to see them take part in this
I recently moved to Germany and Invicta has been the best source of ancient German history for me to fill this place with context. Thank you!
I come from a town on the Main River, which flows into the Rhine. There is much roman architectural presence, even after all these years...this is well done....heck, now I'm homesick....
Yo this is dope, I'm used to seeing a lot of historical battles and stories of historical figures and moments. This is a nice change of pace seeing how everyday people just lived life and partifularly what tools and techniques they used for every day survival, would really love to see more of these. Like what an every day person usually did, pre and post battles, etc. It's hard to find a very grounded perspective in history, amazing work on this y'all
not want to advertise here but check out the channel toldinstone as the channel covers up non military roman stuff.
Yeah I like the regular stuff. But this was really cool too. Lots of positive feedback, I'm sure he'll do more.
@@aka99 I'm a fan of metatron too.
@@aka99 and thanks for the recommendation. Looks good so far. :)
I watched this after playing some Rome II, gotta say I love the look at the peaceful times and daily lives in the Roman frontiers, it’s a very nice break from all the “CONQUEST AND VICTORY AND POLITICS AND BETRAYAL” that surrounds most popular Roman history
This is beyond amazing! The fact that we are getting this for free is absolutely ridiculous. More historically correct than the history channel, and in some cases even better production value. With all due appreciation for your partners. Invicta, you have gone beyond anyones expectations. You are truelly the history teacher of the world. INVICTA INVICTUS!!
You're not getting it for free. You are trading your personal information, usage, probably watching ads.
Imperium Romanum have shown us an excellent recreation of Roman soldiering. Well done guys,really enjoyed it.😁👍👍👍
This is an even more humanizing take on an already incredibly humanizing series. The live action adds another dimension to the already highly enjoyable and informative series, and I think it should be continued. Looking forward to more!
This has to be one of the best history videos I've seen. Loved this word of telling these stories of long ago. 👍
More vids like this. No notes, this was perfect, just make more. I want to see Live History short docs for every ancient topic you can make one about.
History-tubers are putting the History channel to shame.
The second time I visited Trier in 1989 or 1990 there was a construction site right near the central town square where they dug up some ancient Roman ruin of some sort and they had to cordon off the whole area to allow an archeological inventory before continuing to build. There is also a fantastically restored Roman bath and other Roman sites outside of town.
This was incredible. The costumes, the shots of the landscape. I'd really love to see more of this.
me too!
Just saw it and couldn’t agree more
I would 1000% be stepping on my own caltrops, especially in the middle of the night after I've had a little too much wine and need to use the nearest tree.
I knew I had watched too many of the old history channel style documentaries when I thought "hey, where's the dark grey filter that shows me they are in ancient times?" haha. Really great video and this style needs to become standard!!
This is amazing. It's so easy to overlook the day to day in the shadows of great generals and horrible wars.
Watching accurate armor clothes equipment etc is a delight
I love this. The pacing gave me peace in this slow december day when Ive decided to taking things with ease. Imperium Romanum is great
This is a great format! With the constantly improving quality of the living history / reenactment scene, it should also be possible to do other regions and and periods as well. You've just made the Hardrada episode, imagine that with a dedicated group of Norse reenactors!
This was great! Love the live reenactment made with love and passion. Makes me feel like I'm back in the 90's watching the history channel... without the low budget quality
Gorgeous. Not enough content about Ancient Rome puts it into context like this video does
8:16 A region so peaceful, it only took them one day to lose one of their comrades :)
Love the format!
Good format. Thank you.
Amazingly done!
great video, a refreshment and very nice format
Top quality! Enjoyed a lot!!
Loved this format
LOVED THIS please make more!
Love this style of content!
This was absolutely lovely
Very calming and relaxing to watch
Really enjoyed this format
Love this style of video, more pls!
Love this format. Pls keep making these.
This was phenomenal! Keep up the spectacular work!
Amazing new format. Hope to see more
i really love this new format thank you guys
yes, please! this was so refreshing!
I love the commentary as always and i love the reenactment. Beautiful work.
Fantastic! Absolutely lived this format
That was amazing. I love the format!!
This is fantastic! Definitely need more of these!
yes i love this new format
Absolutely love the format. Definitely want to see more!
This was amazing! Loving the format! :)
this is great! Really fascinating!
This was an aweasone video! Thanks
Wonderful video. Love the regular ones but it’s great to see a demonstration of history we can truly visualise. Looking forward to more.
Bravo Invicta, love that you include film in your videos
Beautiful, just beautiful 👌 Can't wait for more!!
THAT WAS AMAZING!!!
This is amazing! I’d love more of this type!
Outstanding work! Like stepping into a time machine.
Love it great collaboration
I love this format!
Love the live re-enactment, please do more.
Very good. Would definitely like to see more of this format.
This was short and sweet. Keep up the good work guys.
Sir this is amazing. Keep it up.
i love being able to put a real visual to what im learning beyond an artist rendering as well as locations. Would definitely love too see battles that arise with actual pictures of what the terrain may have looked like in a certain area.
Absolutely amazing
Fantastic...thank.you alll. Live action..realism. Great.
Bro this was awesome. Definitely try to do more of these, that was fantastic.
Very cool video! Love the new format and intimate view into the topic. Keep em coming
Great stuff! Make more like this!
This is wonderful to watch, informative and relaxing.
Wow, what a fantastic live history episode! Amazing!
I’ve really enjoyed this! Learning about everyday life for ancient soldiers and civilians is very interesting and I hope to hear more and it it! You Giuseppe are amazing!!! Can’t wait to see what you have next!
Awesome video as always. I am definitely enjoying the new format.
just lovely. I hope there will be more.
This was very instructive and interesting ! Would love to see more :)
This episode was awesome!
This is excellent, well done!
Great new format!
Amazingly informative and entertaining, I’d love to see more!!
Absolutely fantastic! This document felt so alive and grounded I definitely want more!
i love this new format
Great format and style. Love it, keep up good work.
This is for sure the most impressive documentary-like video I've seen all year, I was engaged from start to finish. Please produce more!
This is amazing , well done guys .
This just made my day. In a sea of big-picture Attilla: TW based documentary shows based on the same few hundred historical accounts by the same few dozen primary sources (Herodotus, Procopius, et al), Invicta, it seems, has broken the mold and given us a series with a tightly-focused, slice--of-life, micro-level look at ancient history using historical reenactors and emulating a traditional narrative documentary format. IMO this is exactly what the YT historical content sphere needs. A brilliant, novel concept for a series with huge potential to provide enlightening, educational, and highly entertaining future content. Bravo and I can't wait to see what you have in store for us next!
Incredible! I love this style. Very grounded and really lets you bite into the topic.
This was awesome! More of this content would be great. Thank you!
This was terrific, please do more in this style.
Ave!! This beats the “high tech” documentaries that focus more on eye candy and made up drama then historical fact. I really like how this focuses on the experiences of ordinary soldiers and people . Those are the roots of most of our history.
This is Awesome! thank you