Diocletian - Rome's First Retired Emperor

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@Biographics Год назад

@chasehedges6775 Год назад

Love your content

@royalbroman9467 Год назад

Please do Spinoza!!

@RedSon_7 Месяц назад

bro agm tastes horrible why do u like this

@TetsuShima Год назад

*Fun fact:* The walls that Diocletian built for his Palace in Dalmatia are so strong that they are still preserved today. In fact, an entire neighborhood is contained within these ancient walls, which gives a sensation similar to traveling in time. Not bad for a cabbage grower. Not bad at all...

@brya9681 Год назад

Then the credit goes to the architects and builders

@anarchyantz1564 Год назад

He did not build them. Architects and builders constructed them, why should he get the credit? What point are they now? A palace for a long dead person no one cares about? Tear them all down and use the land.

@brya9681 Год назад

@@anarchyantz1564 I think they're good as world history so I'd hate if they were torn down, but I just don't like that all thepeople that actually do things get forgotten and the credit just goes to the guy that happened to be in charge at the time or has the money. Like people praise Elon Musk but that mf isn't one of the astrophysicist or engineers making those ships work

@TSmith-yy3cc Год назад

Split, Croatia for the record.

@TetsuShima Год назад

@@anarchyantz1564 It's a way of talking. I say he constructed them because he was the one who got the idea and ordered the planification and construction. Do not forget that Hadrian is also considered the "Builder Emperor" for his magnificent buildings, even though he obviously didn't made them with his own hands. Anyway, you should keep in mind that Diocletian surely was involved in the different choices taken during the construction of the Walls

@TetsuShima Год назад

You know that an Empire has its days numbered if the Emperor himself thinks that growing cabbages is worth more than protecting it.

@chasehedges6775 Год назад

“MY CABBAGES!” - Roman Vegetable Seller probably

@mism847 Год назад

And it still managed to last another century, that’s impressive

@hewhoshallnotbenamed5168 Год назад

@@mism847 Ten centuries if you count the eastern portion of the empire.

@TetsuShima Год назад

@@mism847 Only because Constantine appeared. When Diocletian was retired, the Empire was again near its total destruction

@SleepinGriffin Год назад

Except it lasted until the 14th century.

@denisivic5274 Год назад

Diocletian’s palace in Split, Croatia is quite a sight to see. I recommend entirely to everybody who is a history buff.

@Longbonglongdong 6 месяцев назад

Thank you for reminding me of this random forgotten detail! My partner's dad was planning a trip there next year, will def put that on the itinerary :)

@Montgumerz Год назад

a Retired Roman Emperor, that's about as rare as a day without Simon uploading some absolute gold. On one of his thousands of channels.

@12jswilson Год назад

Diocletion, Maximian, Julius Nepos, Glycerius, and Romulus Augustulus are the only western Roman emperors I can think of that didn't die to leave office. Of course Nepos kept insisting he was still emperor until he did die even though everyone else ignored him.

@iDeathMaximuMII 9 месяцев назад

@@12jswilsonMaximian returned to power multiple times, wouldn’t count him either

@ignitionfrn2223 Год назад

1:35 - Chapter 1 - Early years 3:05 - Mid roll ads 4:25 - Back to the video 6:25 - Chapter 2 - Rise to the throne 9:25 - Chapter 3 - The rule of two 13:40 - Chapter 4 - When 2 becomes 4 17:00 - Chapter 5 - Walking off into the sunset

@Nasir3623 Год назад

Marcus Aurelius: pick his son. Empire: crisis mode. Diocletian: doesn’t pick his son Empire:crisis mode.

@xhagast Год назад

Damn.

@williamfrank962 Год назад

That’s Rome for you.

@nothingtoseaheardammit Год назад

The cathedral in Diocletian's palace is, if I recall, the oldest church still performing regular services today. The palace is a great place to visit in Split.

@MaleviahBurned Год назад

I'll never get tired of Roman leader biographics

@btetschner Год назад

Those people had guts.

@davidphipps9138 Год назад

Him going home to Split is why today, when someone says they’re leaving, they say, “I’m going to split.”

@natsune09 Год назад

"Screw vos guys, cedentem sum." -Diocletian upon retiring

@bigwhoop7929 Год назад

It's been a while since you guys covered Roman emperors. Hope you guys can do more! Great video, Simon!

@kieranklein2527 Год назад

He hates covering Rome now since he's done it so much. Which makes it fun when he does it and probly screaming in his head how bored he is.

@ittositto6494 Год назад

Steps to become a billionair: Step 1: be born into a family that own a shady gem mine

@tturi2 Год назад

I'm all for ancient history

@chasehedges6775 Год назад

Same

@Aemilius46 3 месяца назад

Same here!! I love Ancient history!! 🤍

@btetschner Год назад

A+ video! The stories of those Roman emperors is so fascinating, especially anything to do with the battles of the Tetrarchy. Those emperors must have thought about war all the time.

@vincentkosik403 Год назад

Diocletian died a broken ruler...he saw his system break apart and when Galerius died from colon cancer, his daughter was his wife and fled to the Eastern Emperor Maximinus Daza. Daza had an idea to marry her and she refused. This did not go over well. Diocletian attempted to intervene and could even get a letter to Daza...what a snub. Ignored.... Needless to say, Galeria was. Eliminate maybe under Licinius. So, a ruler that did so much ended his life probably bitter and holed up in his fortress retirement palace in Split

@stipe3124 Год назад

It is an irony that his mausoleum is now a church, guy was anti Christian and his resting place is church and a simbol of a city which grew from his Palace

@donna25871 Год назад

I’ve visited Diocletian’s Palace in Split - it’s magnificent. But it no longer sits right up against the water (and the French came and built a mini Riviera next to it).

@milionST 8 месяцев назад

Technically, palace walls were never adjacent to the sea, there was a small waterfront that was built in front of the southern facade, and expanded during medieval times. Afterwards, the old city evolved westwards during the times of autonomous medieval commune, Venice, French and Austrian rule. French did not build the ''riviera'', but expanded the waterfront (or as we locals call it, Riva) to the southwest and made some plans for representative construction development that were loosely followed afterwards, mostly during Austrian rule. The palace itself, or more precisely it's southern wall, was close to the sea up until 1954., when the old ancient / medieval port was filled up and turned into Riva (waterfront) we know today, occasion being the arrival of Ethiopian king Haile Selassie in Split.

@DoomMomDot Год назад

obtaining power is one thing. willingly giving it up? that takes a special person.

@lukeunderwood9832 Год назад

Idea: you should do a couple of video about the roman emperors of the Constantinian dynasty

@johnelcatsha6895 Год назад

Been waiting for this one, thanks!

@lirrobinson8377 Год назад

All of Rome: "Diocletian, we need you to be the emperor again!" Diocletian: "Na, have you seen these cabbages?"

@TheBobRock57 Год назад

19:30 Diokletian palace is center of my hometown, Split, Croatia. That part of Croatia is still known as Dalmatia. So that makes me a Dalmatian 😅. Romans called it Province of Dalmatia becouse there was Iliric tribe of Dalmatians living there

@Simonsvids Год назад

In England, which is in Europe, we write 'centre'. 'Center' is American spelling.

@Ritte13 Год назад

So if you were from Sardinia would you be a sardine 😂

@chasehedges6775 Год назад

Biographics is awesome and I love Roman History

@btetschner Год назад

They should create a new RU-vid channel about Roman Emperors, with Simon Whistler hosting of course.

@PeachM0de Год назад

Obviously he did well; otherwise you wouldn’t be talking about him Simon.

@zitrandy Год назад

No use doing the commercials for AG1 - I just turn the sound down and look away 'til it's over.

@jejbsh2191 Год назад

He doesn't give a motherfu@$ what you do he gets paid regardless lol

@Pennysfishkeeping Год назад

Wait, a Roman politician actually made it to retirement successfully?

@ugoeze7360 Год назад

“Screw you guys, I’m retiring.” - Diocletian, probably

@btetschner Год назад

That is unbelievable that he killed Aper in front of the army! I had to watch the video over again to make sure I heard that right.

@wesadams5128 Год назад

It's surprising you don't hear about this guy that much. He seemed like a decent ruler

@theawesomeman9821 Год назад

he also persecuted Christians so I wouldn't say he was too much of a decent ruler.

@williamfrank962 Год назад

Diocletian is one of those leaders in history where he’s both behind great leaders (Augustus, Trajan, Hadrian) and in front of (Constantine, Justinian and Basil ii) the man is a good leader don’t get me wrong but I think it’s because of two main reason. One was the reason that above there’s more interesting people around him and that he persecuted the Christian population ruthlessly and after hundreds of years of Christianity they wouldn’t be praising his name.

@Lemonator5 Год назад

Day 1 of asking for Flavius Belisarius, general of the Eastern Roman Empire!

@warm-sunshine 12 дней назад

Diocletian was a bad ass Capricorn!! Of course he also gardened, and worked in government, military, and also used astrology for guidance. ⭐️ Amazing story. 🌿

@barrydysert2974 Год назад

"Died peacefully in His sleep." Is this the first and last time that could be said of a Roman emperor?

@BA-gn3qb Год назад

If only the US Congress members would retire after a few years. But they're too damn greedy.

@MrMooemoney Год назад

He started the feudal system with his reforms I think.....

@cgt3704 Год назад

19:41 Though it should be noted that it is considered that he actually commited suicide out of despair.

@crimsonbaron4418 2 месяца назад

*Diocletian and Maximian harvesting cabbages in retirement* Maximian: THIS SUCKS!

@davidbridge5652 Год назад

Diocletian would approve of athletic greens

@pamelamays4186 Год назад

Radu. Are you new to the Blazement? Your script was very well written and informative.

@thecat5872 Год назад

So I guess no Caracalla video then? 😢

@Iamthestig42069 Год назад

His retirement home is still standing today

@russellcarter1640 Год назад

PLEASE do a bio on Carausius!!!

@rmaxwinters 4 месяца назад

The Star Wars reference of the rule of two was superb

@ivanrivera777 Год назад

He was a simple man, even his palace was small at 7.5 acres compared to others specially Hadrian's 300 acres behemoth villa.

@Lady_Asylum Год назад

Last time I was this early for a video was never

@12jswilson Год назад

Diocletian's ideas about how to run the empire lasted exactly as long as Diocletian himself was the one executing those ideas

@natedcarr6148 Год назад

Anyone else notice the yellow band-aid on Simon's right pinkie? Could it be he survived a Roman assassination attempt? 😱

@willowmoon7 Год назад

Awesome video, but you'll be hearing from my lawyer about the whiplash I got from the ad transition.

@iwatchDVDsonXbox360 Год назад

Thanks. Maybe, Antoninus Pius next?

@darrenangus6919 Год назад

What about casual criminalist

@VR36030 Год назад

Now I'm convinced Simon is showing a disgusted face on purpose after drinking that green smoothie. He says "It's great" right after making that face. This is the second time I've seen it!

@danielsantiagourtado3430 Год назад

Do Constantine the Great next!

@chasehedges6775 Год назад

And Commodus and Marcus Aurelius

@danielsantiagourtado3430 Год назад

@@chasehedges6775 He already did those 2

@btetschner Год назад

I second that!

@styxzero1675 Год назад

The best leaders tend to be the ones who didn't want the job in the first place... I feel like he saw at as a necessity rather than something he deeply desired like most other emperors.

@MarcMagma Год назад

As a non-american, whenever I hear americans brag about how Washington retired from a powerful position, I laugh to myself and think of this guy.

@PhoenixAscending Год назад

C'mon now, how often have you actually heard an American brag about that? I'm an American myself, and I have never heard, or seen on the internet, an instance of an American bragging about that. Quit making sh!t up just to try and sound cool

@michaelfritts6249 Год назад

As a U.S Citizen, I am proud and happy that our first President chose to retire as did Diocletian. There are many people in power who would benefit themselves and/or their nation by retiring. Being thankful is not bragging.. Like every Constitutional Republic with democratically elected representatives, we are subject to the same highs and lows of every other nation/state... Bragging can create jealousy and resentment.. We still refer to the U.S. as an "experiment in democracy" and a "work in progress" Not perfect but not "bragging" that in my opinion we have done a better job than most so far in the less than 250 years as a nation...🤔 Be Well!! 😀

@Nick-hi9gx Год назад

It is a myth that Diocletian retired, that he himself started. He actually got a promotion, which he gave himself, to Cabbage Farming Kingmaker. Much less dangerous job, nobody was sure whether unity and stability would last, it wasn't like historians were walking around "ahh yes, Diocletian ended the Crisis of the Third Century,". Emperors being assassinated was still like...only a couple decades old. So he's like "here are a ton of awful reforms, and a Tetrarchy that won't last a generation, time for cabbages lawl,". But then absolutely didn't actually retire like her pretended and had his hand in the game of emperors until he died.

@Aemilius46 7 месяцев назад

Diocletian is one of my favorite and beloved Emperor's!!! Tied with Marcus Aurelius, Hadrian, Aurelian, Trajan, Constantine The Great, Justinian The Great, and Basil II! 🛡️🗡️✨

@hewhoshallnotbenamed5168 Год назад

Yo, when we gonna get that Caracalla video!?

@daniloonuk Год назад

Great one, some troublesome rulers of Rome.

@TheCastIronChancellor Год назад

Simon's favorite video: Rome and Star wars...

@smileyface3956 Год назад

As song writer I am glad that you finnaly made a video about Diocletan. I made two songs about him. Since I live in Croatia we were thaought in schools since childhood about him I find him as one of the best world leaders about him. My two of the greatest songs are about him if only we croats could get a new diocletian

@djpalindrome Год назад

Rubbish. He conducted the worst persecution of Christians in history

@djpalindrome Год назад

No thanks; we don’t need another bloodthirsty tyrant who persecuted the Christians. Shame on you

@smileyface3956 Год назад

@@djpalindrome And so... It does not matter he was still a great leader

@gameryazov8327 10 месяцев назад

"If only you saw the majestic cabbages I was growing back home, you too would give up the pursuit of worldly power." - Diocletian, cabbage farmer

@leebishop7591 Год назад

Sith reference...🤘🏾

@LowellBurns Год назад

can u plz do a bio on Majorian? he's one of the most underappreciated roman emperors.

@caesarofslytherin Год назад

He reunited the Roman Empire after conquering the Palmyrine Empire (the provinces of Egypt, Syria, Palestine, and Asia Minor that broke away from the empire) and the Gallic Empire (the provinces of Britannia and Gaul that also broke away from the empire). Aurelian also reformed and re-inaugurated the worship of the Roman sun god Sol by establishing the cult of Sol Invictus (Unconquered Sun) alongside the cults of Rome’s traditional deities on December 25, 274 AD. Prior to Christianity becoming the official religion of the Roman Empire, Sol Invictus served not only as the Roman sun god but as the patron of soldiers.

@mariocroatia9321 9 месяцев назад

Come to the city of Split in Croatia.Around 4000 people still live inside his palace

@HistoryandHeadlines Год назад

Do you think Diocletian was a good emperor overall?

@idipped2521 2 месяца назад

I wonder if Severus Alexander and Gordian III would have been great emperors if not for their untimely demises

@Jordi7174 Год назад

The Roman Empaaa 😂

@jesseeheilbronn4958 Год назад

Knowing Simon hates anything Ancient Rome, it cracks me up every time one goes live.

@overwhelmingapathy721 Год назад

Egone ius Petrus?

@hejhej6956 Год назад

one of the greatest emperors Rome had!

@djpalindrome Год назад

The most bloodthirsty tyrant of all times. Created more Christian martyrs than everyone else combined

@TheApostelicPrincess 7 месяцев назад

He suffered from Fragile Masculinity

@bepkororoti2559 Год назад

I live in the city which was founded on his palace on the mediterranean coast....

@yez3749 Год назад

What a majestic beard Simon

@Etom. 8 месяцев назад

The c in Ctesiphon is supposed to be silent

@padawanmage71 Год назад

"Just look at these cabbages!: "Yes, Emperor, but what does your wife have to do with coming back?"

@thcdreams654 Год назад

He was also one of the Emperor of Mankind's Custodes, gene forged personal bodyguards.

@kuronoch.1441 Год назад

That's basically Claudius Gothicus and his Illyrian contingent. (Aurelian, Probus, Carus, Diocletian, Maximian, Galerius, Constantius)

@jaskrip Год назад

Surprised there's not a vid on Constantine the Great yet. Aurelian, Justinian, Theodora and Basil II all deserve videos aswell.

@v.emiltheii-nd.8094 Год назад

I noticed that finger bandage Simon! What hurt you? ..also N. Ceausescu when?

@tysonsiemens9009 Год назад

PLEASE do a biographics episode of Gotz of the iron hand

@salty-as-heck9915 Год назад

First.....and yeah, Diocletian and the Tetrarchy saved Rome.

@scifiordie 3 месяца назад

drink every time he says "empah"

@broslicetim 8 месяцев назад

What’s odd is that people from a couple hundred years before this had better records kept

@davidt3563 Год назад

From my professional resources he died from Lightningus Stabbius Ididntseeanythingus.

@nikobellic7827 Год назад

Hey man love your videos why don't make a video about Sheikh Mujibur Rahman or other leaders from South Asia.

@bradlevantis913 Год назад

I’m usually not so keen on the Roman stuff but I greatly enjoyed this one. Thanks

@jamescarter5883 Год назад

This video was great. Could you do a video on Anastasio Bustamante (the president during the First French Intervention)?

@arilikesbread1218 Год назад

My family history shows I’m a decendant of this guy 😭

@PoletBally Год назад

Them cabbages must've been good eatin'.

@danielknapp5189 Год назад

For someone who dosen't watch Star Wars, Simon knows alot about it. Okay, yes, he might have seen it sometime.

@Nn-3 Год назад

The Cursus Honorum didn't exist by Diocletian's time. It died off hundreds of years earlier.

@rwarren58 Год назад

This was actually peaceful as well as informative. Good job, Simon.

@kai56k57 Год назад

We need a video about Aurelian. The only emperor greater than Trajan and luckier than Augustus.

@vulpes7079 Год назад

Luckier?

@gameryazov8327 10 месяцев назад

Restitutor Orbis, absolute chad

@artemisarrow179 Год назад

Oh boy new Roman emperor video :D

@pakde8002 Год назад

A well grown cabbage is pretty satisfying.

@eastsidereviews727 Год назад

So because of where he was born, this man was a literal Dalmatian.

@kadynchadwell1682 Год назад

Can we get a prryhus video pls.

@kevinwall3419 Год назад

I would like to request a bio on great economist Thomas Sowell

@DMMarch Год назад

Didnt mention his creation of the Dioces and his administration reforms which put a greater tax burden on the empire and hastened the move to localisatiion and feudalism.

@royalbroman9467 Год назад

Please do Spinoza!!