His Year: Cicero (63 B.C.E.) 

Absolutely Not His Year: Catilina

i could watch those little squares fight all day

THIS ISN'T GREECE. HERE IN ROME THINGS GET MESSY BUT THINGS GET DOOOOOOOOOOOOOONNNNNNEEEEEEE

"Y'all are corrupt as hell" - Cato, 63 BCE

Cicero: Hey want to hear a joke Catalina? Catalina: Sure. Cicero: The Consulship. Catalina: I don't get it. Cicero: And you never will.

"you're acting like an authoritarian" "oh yeah? would an authoritarian draw swords on the senate?"

“Executing your enemies sets an authoritarian precedent for the future.” - the most famous authoritarian politician of all time.

"Caesar's appeal against authoritarianism." *wheeze*

"BLAAAARG!" -Julius Caesar, 63 B.C.

Who is here after Cicero's death? F

Everything the senate said from 10:45 onwards Incoming Consul 1: Yeah sounds good Incoming Consul 2: Trials are overrated anyway Ex-consul 1: I'm cool with murder on any occasion Ex-consul 2 : I love you Cicero Ex-consul 3 : I am very supportive Ex-consul 4 : I wasn't paying attention Ex-consul 5 : I was. Ex-consul 6 : Where all my consuls at? Ex-consul 7 : Maybe in 2000 years somebody will make a youtube video about this moment (XD) Ex-consul 8 : I may have bit off more than I can chew here Ex-consul 9 : I approve. Ex-consul 10 : What is the meaning of existence? Ex-consul 11 : This took so much time. Why did I do this? (Tell me about it) Ex-consul 12 : Did I hear "electric chair"? Ex-consul 13 : I can do the electric slide. Ex-consul 14 : I sometimes condone murder Ex-consul 15 : These traitors make me so mad Ex-consul 16 : Love you, Cicero Ex-consul 17 : I just go along to get along Ex-consul 18 : I just do what I'm told Ex-consul 19 : Murder has my vote Praetor 1: Affirmative Praetor 2: Roger that Praetor 3: Yay! Praetor 4: Support! Praetor 5: Just like... fine Praetor 6: Praetors, ayyyyyy (I counted the y's trust me) Praetor 7: Yea You're welcome

"I'm just a simple man I've never even murdered anyone" KEK

"Hypocrit" "Stfu" Gotta love Roman etiquette.

"When, Catilina, will you cease abusing our patience?"

Crazy detailed stuff for such distant times. Romans were exceptional in many ways. Love it.

Poor Cicero. All he wanted was some peace and stability. The proudest moment of his life is doing just that, and then Rome gets wrecked by a billion civil wars.

~"I care about the Constitution" - Cicero *goes on to immediately make a deal with his co-consul to ignore the Constitution*

This channel is so fking good

would you consider doing an entire series/mini-series about Cicero?? he is one of the most fascinating roman figures and is often overshadowed by ceaser in the history books

"This isn't Greece. Here in Rome things get messy but things but THINGS GET DONE."

Please go into to the rivalry between Sulla and Marius next

lol, Julius Caesar arguing against Authoritarianism. The epitome of irony

Knowing Caesar accused Cicero of being an authoritarian is one of the funniest things I've heard in some time. Btw, were there other senatorial figures of relevant importance that are normally ommited by historians to make things easier to understand, or were guys like Caesar, Cato and Cicero overshadowing the other politicians? I guess it's more like the former, but it always surprised me how much influence those 3 had in Roman politics.

The irony of Caesar saying something is “too authoritarian.”

Glad this channel became active agan

I love these videos. Roman politics is just so interesting

Wonderful video as usual. Can't wait for more

Seriously though, Cicero's wife had to be like the best woman ever. Like how many spies does that lady have lol?

When Cicero acts like a dictator, nobody bats an eye But when CAESAR does so, well then everyone loses their minds!!!

Cicero was an "institutionalist"? Yet, he brought weapons and armed guards to the Senate?? I think Cicero had to deal with the complexities and paradoxes of laws and leadership. Like how Lincoln had to suspend Habeus Corpus. Although great supporter of democracy, he had to act undemocratically sometimes during the Civil War. I think Cicero, and later Caesar, had to do the same.

This Caesar fella sounds like a true believer in democratic values and mercy, i hope he got to be consul some day, he sure deserved it

That Cicero seems to be important and all but.. what about that man's wife?!

I have heared that during one of the Senate's discussions over the Catilina conspiracy, Caeasar was reading a letter instead of joining the discussion. When one of his enemies, maybe Cato suggested this is part of the conspiracy demanded the letter to be read out publicly; the letter turned out to be a love-letter from Servilia, Cato's half-sister. Can someone confirm or explain?

Always get happy when I see you uploaded a new video

New Historia Civilis video at 6 AM in Los Angeles? I knew I stayed up for a good reason. Keep up the amazing work man!

These are all so good. I can't find a flaw in them, you do great work. Thank you

Fun fact: the first case is actually Labienus (urged by Caesar) accusing some person of the murder of his uncle and some other guy. Also, he was serving as tribune of the plebs that year.

For everyone who‘s a fan of Cicero or wants to learn more, I highly recommend the triology about Cicero by Robert Harris.

I enjoy these greatly, the graphic, the clear information, crisp narration. These videos are wonderful and I look forward to every upload

I absolutely love your videos! I've been subbed for quite a while now (still less than a year), but your content is entertaining and extremely enjoyable for those that want to learn about Ancient Rome. My personal favorites are the actual battles, how Rome (or its enemy) is able to outmaneuver and trick the other into ultimate defeat. You're the only channel I know that has entire videos dedicated solely to mapping and showing the progression of ancient battles in a military format. Keep doing what you're doing!

OMG I love this channel!! The content quality is amazing, the facts intriguing and the overall presentation incredible! just wish he did his battle breakdowns on all major or interesting battles in history...

Who else is rewatching this after Cicero’s death?

This is very well done, terrific job! I love the simplicity of using squares, you told the story well through them.

I am loving these "His year" series! thank you so much for making these videos!

Caesar's blood spilled on the floor of the Senate? Imagine if that actually happened!

More...... More........ MOOOOOORE! GREAT CONTENT.

Every few months I come back and watch all the Roman related content and I love it more every time, unbelievable work

I really love this channel, I love history but never really got into Rome's legacy, and it's awesome learning about it

I appreciate the shift from military history towards politics. It seems a bit more applicable to layman like myself. :P

This isn't Greece Here in Rome Things get messy But things get done Cicero 63BCE

One of my favorite videos on RU-vid. You tell a really good story!

Thank you for delievering us history.Nice of you to share knowledge. keep it flowing.

Coming back here after Cicero's final hour.

Pausing to read your text in the little bubbles made me laugh hysterically. Dude, you're awesome.

I have always enjoyed history, in particular Roman history. Your channel has filled so many gaps and fulfilled questions I had. You never disappoint, ever. 👍👍

This is by far my favorite channel. Keep it up.

I love all your videos, but I have to say that ancient politics is where you really shine. There are some educators who can explain battles, but very few can teach politics without being boring. Keep up the amazing work!

This would make a great movie

Really love this channel as I've never really looked into the history of the Roman Empire. Keep up the good work please.

These His Year Videos are amazing, please do more

Please do a series on Augustus, you can break it down, so you talk about the second triumvirate, the outcome of Caesars assassins, but all focusing on Augustus point of view and impact upon him.

Loved what F. Engels and M. Parenti wrote about Cicero's life.

Another great historical video!! I wait for these all the time, keep it up!!

I love these videos, you have the most underrated channel on this website.

This Cicero fellow sure is a great guy! I just hope he doesn’t get beheaded, or something.

The comment about Roman homes being open to the public is fascinating! Know where I can learn more about this?

I enjoy your videos so much! simple, pleasant and fun!!! Thanks for the wonderful work

this is so amazing, its so great you became active again

I think you missed the part about the Night Mother, Sithis, and the Dark Brotherhood.

GOD'S BE PRAISED! ROMA HAS BEEN GIFTED WITH YET ANOTHER VIDEO THIS MONTH BY HISTORIA! MAY 1000 BULLS BE SACRIFICED TO PLEASE THE GODS SO WE MAY BE GIFTED WITH MORE GLORIOUS VIDEOS! ROME IS MOTHER TO US ALL

Yes please! Thanks for this lovely video, made my day.

the weekend just got better! you are awesome man, keep it up

Your animations are getting better and better, it's fantastic!

Please don't stop making these... Please...I'm asking nicely:)

Outstanding! Thank you very much for sharing this information. I am a fan of all of your work.

Another video worth watching and worth the wait...thanks

Keep making videos mate there awesome

did Rome have an anti sword control lobby?

Love listening to this channel while doing hw! Keep up the good work!

I love your material! Thank you

Bibilus, the original Jeb Bush

This has such a new meaning now.

LOVE SEEING WHEN I GET NEW VIDEOS FROM YOU!!!! :D FANTASTIC AS ALWAYS!!!! :D But yes you essentially do really high quality documentaries with low quality props. Love your stuff. Also love the little humorous bits you put for people paying attention xD

i dont normally comment, but thank you very much for these kind of series. I find it extreamly interesting. PLEASE make more of these vids. Congratulations for the chanel.

I remember having to translate one of Cicero's speeches to the Senate in school years ago - the one in which Cicero basically called Cataline "a pile of shit."

I never really would have considered that Roman political history is just as, if not more, entertaining than Roman military history. I especially love the little facts like how houses were normally open and the jail was a cistern. Great work as always!

This channel is my new favorite.

Thank you for the series

I find it so strange that tons of people in history have met. It's like they're all characters in a story. Cicero, Mark Antony, Julius Caesar, Cleopatra, etc. etc.

Of course you didn't mention the note that was passed to Caesar during the session and that Cato sperged out and demanded for him to read it aloud, since he thought it was from conspirators and it turned out to be a love letter to Caesar from Cato's sister. Can have Caesar looking like a baller on this channel.

I always love your videos they make my day. Thank you so much for doing this !

I really really love your political Roman videos. Cheers mate!

Another excellent video. According to what I've read, the full details of the Cataline Conspiracy are rather murky. Your interpretation makes the most sense. Although, we'll never really know what actually happened, given the circumstances

I vote for you to make one of these for every year of the Roman Republic/Empire

Love these videos, please keep them coming! So interesting!

Love your videos! thanks a lot! keep them going!

Cato: The original Contrarian.

Thank you very much for this video about Cicero he truly was a greatly influential man of the era, along with Caesar, Cato, Pompey, Crasus and Octavian. I assume you have already thought of all of them for this "His Year" series ^^

I'm really digging these "His Year" videos.

Wonderful video I like the longer videos it just feels so rich.