How They Did It - Declaring War in Ancient Rome

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The Romans were often at war but have you ever stopped to consider how exactly that was announced. Turns out the Romans had a complicated ritual associated with declarations of war aimed at making their casus belli apparent before the gods. I hope you enjoy this documentary on ancient government and religion! Sources: History of Rome Book I by Titus Livius Handbook to Life in Ancient Rome by Lesley Adkins The Rise of Rome by Anthony Everitt Music: "Quirky Comedy" by 8th Mode Music #RomanHistory #HowTheyDidIt

Published 2018-08-24 · Watch on YouTube ↗
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