ALEA IACTA EST Caesar is in Italy! 

After that speech I stopped watching the show and started marching on Rome.

"Can you imagine a more terrible sacrilege?!" *Crosses the Rubicon*

"Damn! There goes my weekend." - Titus Pullo, reluctant hero.

"Caesar is in Italeee!" - Hollerius Twitteratius

For a little historical context - the tribunes of the plebs were considered sacrosanct. Anyone who harmed them (or even impeded their way) commits a capital offense. That's why Caesar wanted the army to see Mark Antony bloodied up. It shows that Pompey's minions had already committed an unforgiveable offense and Caesar's actions were meant to restore the Republic.

I love how the writers had Caesar over exaggerate Pompey’s numbers as it’s something he’s rather infamous for.

''Or I can go home with my sword in my hand and run those maniacs to the Tarpeian Rock! '' I love this part of it

If the real Julius Caesar spoke this way, it would be no surprise that his men were so loyal. His speech is cleverly crafted, and he did so without preparation. He improvised based on what he learned mere seconds ago (about Pullo), and covered three general types of men he might have in his army. He started off with a very general call to his own defense, knowing his men who were already fanatically loyal to him simply needed to be told that the senators back home were trash. He then posited that as they supported him, they too would be considered criminals. They would not be able to return home unless they desert...or follow him over the Rubicon, keeping in line those who were a bit more idealistic. He then called out Pullo, commended him, but most importantly awarded him compensation. He is saying, follow me and I will reward you handsomely, in coin if you care for nothing else. A straightforward speech that ensured every man in his legion would follow him into treason, in 2mins.

Julius Caesar: "I'm going to light the biggest fire that Rome has ever seen!"

1:48 Titus first reaction "Damn,..am I in trouble...again?"

"CAESAR! IS IN ITALY!" "Oh pipe down, Cassius! You yelled that last week and Caesar didn't show up!"

The little things in this series were just so amazingly good. For example the quick wink Antony gave the young boy when they crossed the river. Some may see this as him being arrogant as they crossed the Rubicon but I merely saw this as a human move by Antony that he saw a young Roman child and, like any other adult would, gave him either a wink, or nod, or so on. That is how adults act when encountering kids usually and the writers reinforced these things in this series over and over in regards to even though this was the Classical Era and even though all these men had likely killed numerous enemies, they STILL were men, still were adults, still cared about their people much like we do today.

Would've been great if this show had shown us Caesar's appeal to the mutineering legions in 47 BC. Apparently they were so moved and shamed by Caesar's final farewell to them as "citizens" rather than the usual "comrades", they immediately denounced their own actions and pledged continuing loyalty to him for the final final campaign in North Africa.

for the unaware: the tarpeian rock is part of the capitoline hill (main hill, where we get the word capitol from) and only the most egregious crimes like murder, traitors, and the like were thrown off it

This show would have been a great treasure for centuries had it been 4-5 seasons long and included the battles. It would have been something like Gibbon’s book. It’s a shame they didn’t have money to continue.

Did Mark Antony wink at that kid? Haha

I wanna suit up as a Roman soldier and run around a college campus yelling “Caesar is in Italy!”

Yep, time to boot up Rome Total War

Can you imagine being that kid...and witnessing an entire Roman legion passing you by?

According to the actual historical account Caesar is said to have stopped at the bank of the Rubicon to have dinner, and then to the surprise of his close circle spent almost the the whole night silently staring at the other side of the small stream. In the morning his legion ate breakfast and assembled to continue. Caesar again was silent; then suddenly plunged into the Rubicon and told his advisors "Now the die is cast. All must now be taken by the sword." From then on he marched his army at breakneck pace toward Rome with most towns on the way opening their doors to him and supplying his men. All the Pompeians were shocked as Caesar did this at a weird time in their eyes, winter (the Roman calendar was so broken by this point they thought they had several months to prepare). The calendar said January (I think) but Caesar knew it was more like October and he had enough time to invade before it wasn't feasible.

RIP Ray Stevenson (aka Titus Pullo)

I like how this show escalated way to quickly like how it went from Titus stabbing people after losing a dice game to overthrowing a republic

I'd have loved seven seasons of this show!⚔

It must have been **amazing** being in Caesar's XIIIth Legion, crossing the Rubicon and marching towards Rome! If it were possible to time-travel, I'd **love** to march with that Legion on that day!

Historic accuracy on TV? They actually showed the Rubicon as the mere stream it was rather than the river it's made out to be! I'm shocked!!

I like how they showed the Rubicon to be the undramatic rivulet that it was/is. Not some huge river for the sake of grandeur of the scene

in a certain sense, Caesar crossed a rubicon when he did this.

Time to cross the Rubicon.

Just imagine mad guys running around the place shouting fake news about how Caesar isn't in Italy and vice versa. Thank the gods we're living in a more modern age, where *anyone* can be that guy.

I like how they got it right when the horse that Caesar mounts does not have stirrups, which were not known at the time in Europe. However, later in the clip (ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-T0kr6woXWDM.html), it looks like for the safety or the comfort of the actors, they use very light saddles hidden under the horse blanket, with minimalist stirrups.

Lucius Vorenus and Titus Pullo really were the C3PO and R2D2 of this series.

Never force a man into a corner, because then he'll do what you least want him to do.

Such a shame they stopped making this series.

Girls in PE class: Ew, I hate having to pick teams. I don’t want to choose between my friends. Boys in PE Class:

Our Republic is in the hands of madmen. 2022:. Tell me about it

the sound people put Curlews by a north Italian stream so I put my foot through my laptop screen and sent Caesar the bill

For all the shitty things about living back then, marching on Rome as a single legion under Caesar has to be one of the single best experiences one could have in all human history

3:12 So I'm guessing that Caesar is crossing the Rubicon here?

*"CÆSAR IS IN ITALYYYYYYY!!!!!!"* lol nice

Great posting!.

i love how everyone down here glosses over the fact he doesnt say "let the die be cast" at all

“CAESAR IS IN ITALY,CAESAR IS IN ITALY”!!!!!! Classic bitchin at its finest!!!!! I really don’t believe Caesar was as ambitious as Brutus claims,but Brutus is an honorable man…..🤣🤣🤣🤣

...and run those maniacs to the Tarpeian Rock!

0:39 NO! 😢

I love the scene that they cross the Rubicon (point of no return) , they say nothing , while we all know the story !

I imagined the Rubicon to be larger.😂

This civil war happened all because that guy cheated in a games of dice against Pullo.

I find this one funny 😂. How bad it turn out from a mere gamble. Good job Pullo.

this series was awesome

2070 years later, everyone will still follow Caesar to cross the Rubicon

I'm gonna run for mayor in my country next year and my finishing words for my campaign will always be: "TItus Pullo is with me... and you, are you with me!?" - sure win!

1:04 :D

Did not knew that Caesar spoke perfect English, should be in history books this important fact

Damn...I am already in formation to march with him...

How Pullo brought down a Republic.

01:34 The Tarpian Rock, Julius Caesar's cover band YEAHHHHHHH!

1:21: “I can abide the law and surrender my arms to the Senate, and watch the Republic fall to tyranny and chaos. Or, i can go home with my sword in my hand and run those maniacs TO THE TARPEIAN ROCK!”

Best serie ever made!

Ciaran ❤

I probably would've died for Caesar back in the day.

The supposed panic over *Caesar in Italy* is because of the memories of Sulla's march onto Rome and the bloodbath that followed.

the cesareans are coming!

Ave Caesar!

Historical moment!

Came here looking for a meme after Wagner crossed into Russia.

Oh my god I am in italy.

OMG the Ancient Romans spoke English!

This Summer a lot of us were in Italy 🇮🇹 including me. SPQR

I imagine it must have been tiring for that poor bastard to go through every block in Rome shouting that Caesar was in Italy.

CEEEEZAAAA IZ IN ITALIIIIIIIIII

After seeing this scene i never stop thinking about this when i see a Jeep Rubicon on the streets lmao

I need that man 2.

Yes Caesar ofcourse I'm with you, now and forever.💕 Maybe they killed him. But Gaius Julius Caesar shall never die💓🔥

I mean. In context of the Caesar’s return to Rome, the civil war between him and Pompey makes so much sense. Years before when making the triumvirate, Caesar married his daughter and only legitimate child, to Pompey. That daughter died giving birth to Pompey’s child. She died why Caesar was conquering Gaul, so his return started with her funeral. idk, I know the politics are what most people care about with this show, and politics are the only real reason Caesar gives for the Civil War. But part of me feels that his daughter’s death must’ve played a significant part in it. Not saying he did all that to “avenge” her or anything, but because she died, he and Pompey no longer had any familial connection to one another, so he could more seriously begin full fledged warfare against him.

Hmmm ceasar is a real politician in blood.

they had chewing gum back then ??🤔🤔

Feels like Now

We are legend than.

I like the legionnaire whos like " No... ☹️"

Guys, I think Caesar is in Italy

Imagine he say no

He never said Aleia Iacta Est

Titus acted like he was scared sh**less.

3:29 that one guy is Ancient Rome's version of Twitter

I'm fairly certain some drama queen actually did this.

whos watching this in 2020 cause his teacher said him he gotta watch this to "educate" in the time of corona ://///////

Titus thought he was done for

1:39 YEAAAGH

A great scene I always like watching it even though the series was shot through with historical mistakes. Caesar never said 'Alea Iacta Est'. That was written by Suetonius decades later and actually mangles a Greek saying by Meander. Caesar also crossed the river at night in a carriage, having sent elements of his legion ahead. Mark Antony may or may not have been with him since Caesar writes he met 3 tribunes in Ariminum. And recent studies show it mostly likely his crossing was in November not in January. But who cares about historical truth when the fictionalized event is much more dramatic.

ALEA JACTA EST or AJECTA EST, what was the exact sentence for you ?

Eita all time Lagba.

I would like to see the 13th Legio cross the Potomac into DC....

“Cross the Rubicon”

I am in rome.

Caesar in Italia est

West army limit is 18 east army limit is 21.

Great scene, only thing that I would have liked added is Caesar brooding at the edge of the Rubicon and quoting his famous "Let the die be cast" quote before resuming his march

roman tradition: "lets make a civil waaaar"

Marage is going his central europe and never leave and give mr. Micmain his brazil.

Minal noun e jano.