What did the Romans think of barbarians & Carthage? 

The best shit is when Scipio Africanus and Hannibal meet later in their lives. By this point Scipio has been rolled out for one last diplomatic mission and Hannibal is acting as sort of a mercenary general in Syria. Of course the two men get on the topics of warfare and history, trying at this point to frame their careers and triumphs against one another. The topic turns to "who do you think the greatest general of all time" is, Hannibal states first Alexander, then Pyrrhus, and finally himself. When Scipio asked him what would have happened if Hannibal had defeated Scipio at Zarra, Hannibal replied with this: "Then, beyond doubt I should place myself both before Alexander and before Pyrrhus and before all other generals. Scipio immediately understood this as the backhanded comment it was, that Hannibal meant to say that Scipio was a general in capacity beyond even himself, Pyrrhus, and even Alexander. Fucking wicked.

Carthaginian attacking you? Just say no. Carthaginians cannot legally attack you without Rome's consent.

Cobbler is like 7 proxies deep and I don’t think he even knows he stopped shitposting and is posting educational videos that look like shitposts. I love it.

“Particularly with the late Republic and early Empire, I’ve just been consumed by it.” You binged Historia Civilis, didn’t you?

The Romans certainly sacrificed humans, especially during Caesar's time. After a successful conquest, the leaders of the civilizations they went to war with were dressed up and paraded through Rome in a triumph before being strangled in front of a statue of Jupiter Maximus. Augustus even did it in front of a statue of Caesar.

1 minor thing. Caesar didn't kill or enslave a third of the Gauls. According to him, he killed a third and enslaved another. So the genocide was much greater.

I can never get enough of this mans content. Its absurd and thought provoking at the same time. Like he just ate a peice of chalk.

I know EXACTLY why the third punic war happened Roman pride The first war was won by pure Roman grit. Look up the casualties, Rome kept losing literally armies from sea storms. The Roman's never fought manmjor naval battles at this point and Carthage held out until Roman tactics caught back up and they just wouldn't stop. The second was far too close. You couldn't even say Cathage without a Roman vet getting PTSD flashbacks of the ungodly monster that stomped his best butt buddy into the dirt in the quickest buried they ever bore witness. You don't let that go. TLDR: Third punic war. "why? Cause fuck'em that's why."

He won't ever make a part two, he never does.

thats cool and all, but next time can you please do a 40 minute video explaining why she doesn’t love me anymore? was it something I did mr. cobbler? is it my fault?

Turns out, "sitting around drinking wine and being short" is an accurate description of Italians to this day.

this is why I love your content DJ Peach, you explain things in gamer, I never really liked history I'm more a of a math person, math is easy, you just gotta notice the patterns within everything, I don't hate history because it's hard to learn or anything it's just that for me I have to actually translate it for my mind to register it, your videos are like going from subbed content to dubbed content, whereas in history class I would have to read the same sentence more than 3 times to actually get it into my brain you just have to say it once and it pops right in while it pops in I can enjoy the lovely view of your chiseled jaw dusty chalkboard and fascinating living space, you own what all my history teaches lacked, a way to communicate, I wish to hold your hand like I would to a brother, alas we are separated by many factors so for now I think I'll just sit here in the shadows with the occasional comment and the steady flow of like presses, from a subscriber of yours, thanks.

One of the most interesting things I know about Julius Caesar is the fact that during his younger days he got captured by pirates, and when they demanded a ransome he demanded it to be higher. He was with them for a while and swore to kill them all, so when he got back to rome he created a navy and killed them.

Your intros are the embodiment of "Who starts a conversation like that" and I metaphorically love you for it.

Learning everything about Ancient Rome is a special kind of therapy.

My nips are on fire for the second installment. Really appreciate your stuff, it's brilliantly hilarious and hits the nail on the head everyime!

I really wanted to joke about the Air Force eating chalk because they're too good for crayons, but I'm 90% certain this is a phenomena unique to The Cobbler, not the Air Force at large.

Dude sometimes it terrfies me how intelligent and well researched cobbler can be

Logan Paul reference, chalk eating, those damn Carthiginians, that humor, all packaged into one absolutely brilliant video. So glad you're covering this, been a hot minute since I jumped into the Roman wormhole and I am happy more will learn of it. You continue to be an inspiration and I applaud you for your commitment to be yourself and do what you wish. Can't wait for part 2.

As a german that likes to learn about history, can write and speak a good bit of latin after studying it and lives near the Rhine I just got one thing to say. Your german geography is better than the average foreigner trying to talk about it, be it about the historical past or the future, even if I, as the kids say, "Diesofcringe" at your germany with rhine map. This is gonna be good. Have a good one, dear reader.

Man it's so cool to see you do stuff you love. This video is great dude.

First off, this is Not some self depreciating snarky Internet joke. My wife and mother of my son is in all likelihood in the process of leaving me. Seeing this upload was the only smile I had had in my day at this point. She makes me feel stupid and I hate it. You make me feel stupid and I love every second of it. Thank you for making my day a little better

This was phenomenal, I look forward to your videos and appreciate all the work you put in. Part one had me and my wife discussing for quite some time about state of current world empires compared to the Roman Empire. I’ll be waiting for that part 2!

God damn I wish there was more content like this, you have reminded me how much I love history. Honestly watched this video like once a day since it came out. You have created such an awesome niche with this stuff dude and honestly I can't wait for more

Fun fact: Ancient Rome dissolved at least 15 years ago, maybe even more than that according to some historians

Really been enjoying how varied your content has been lately

Thank you Cobbler, I didn't know you could have this much fun with a story lesson, and I love ancient story. Keep up the good work, waiting for part 2!

Still waiting on that part two. You are my favorite RU-vidr, I like to laugh while thinking about things in strange and new ways.

I do think it would be good to note that later Romans looked back at the Carthaginians in quite a positive way- they were the only 'worthy opponent' as far as many Romans were concerned. Whatsmore, there was a growing cynicism, or at least wariness, towards war growing in the state. Romans were very aware that as they conquered peoples they obliterated culture, and that doing so was probably wrong. However, they justified it by arguing that, on the whole, roman ideals and civilisation was better than the culture they conquered. We also get the famous line: They make a wasteland and call it peace. That was said by a Roman poet about Rome. Its very easy to generalise the ancients into a single opinion or set of ideals. In reality, they were just as divided and doubtful as our own civilisation is today

Cobbler really hit us with "Gonna upload a big one in like four days", then dropped this a few hours later

I love all this varied content, it provides me with videos I never knew I needed!!

That intro, you really put into words what I've thought about Rome and the like for a while: You can examine so much of human nature while still being entirely separated from it. Excellent video :D I'll probably subscribe.

This channel is an unbelievably weird collection of video game content, history stuff, and politics/economics stuff and I love literally all of it

Honestly the fact that younger Scipio had that level of intelligence at 17 is insane

Cobbler I have watched this video series several times. These are undoubtedly my favorite videos on RU-vid. Thank you

I found this channel like 4 days ago and this is amazing, some of the best content on this platform

I absolutely loved this; it’s weird how a very well researched video about ancient history is released by the same channel that’s releasing manic videos of talking to Ubisoft in a back ally. You kept a bit of that craziness, but at the same time this was a serious history video. The only criticism I’d have is that the contrast between Carthage and Roman isn’t as big as ancient sources like to describe it to us. Carthage was pretty much a mediterranean empire, more similar to the Roman’s than most. You don’t become the most powerful state in the mediterranean by asking nicely, you conquer your neighbours and than go on to expand even further; Carthage did exactly that. And while they were big merchants, the merchant class didn’t actually rule the city. Like anywhere else in ancient times the Carthaginian aristocracy owned land, not ships and they had the actual power. It’s weird how similar those empires were; they fought together against Pyrrhus, they had good relations, but eventually they clashed anyways.

This was an amazing, entertaining and well researched video. However, it did not contain a Doom Eternal reference, and so I must dub this the cobbler decline arc.

That line at the end was so damn good bro. Well done another masterpiece as always, cant wait for the next one.

I came to your channel for video game essays. This was superb. Can't wait for part 2.

Phenomenal video! That ending with that reflection of Carthage was just breath taking, I am so excited for part 2!!!!

That ending hit DIFFERENT. Even with pies for faces, cobbler swings the tone of an educational shitpost to a sobering and grim foreshadowing of Rome’s own demise. The dramatic irony was given all the weight and pause it deserved

My god your videos are good now. I a few months checked out your channel and couldn't vibe much with your older vids, but these newer ones with your in person style with editing is some of the best new content I've seen in a while. Thank you DJ Peach Cobblemykidneystones

Ok, I've waited patiently for part 2. I've watched this one so many times I quote it to people regularly. I wouldn't even be complaining if you didn't say part 2 would be out before April 24th, it's past that.

Dude, i remember watching you when you had like 2K subs, at the release of the first STALKER video and i know this doesn't really mean anything but, I'm so happy and proud of where you've come, With popularity and with just how artistic this videos are. All the Love from Slovenija. ❤

in defence of the Rome modern archeologists during the excavations of Croton (Carthcage's military harbour) also found evidence of its expansion and active shipbuilding (together with walls that seems to be erected to hide aforementioned active shipbuilding from prying eyes) that dates to the times preceding the third Punic War. So MAYBE Punes were not so blameless...

I think this is one of your best. I'm looking forward to part 2.

Fantastic work once again. Keep it up brother, can't wait for part 2.

I don’t even know what this channel is anymore First it was a game review now it’s a history channel And I’m down for it

Me, a Celtic language speaker, who worked at a Roman museum. At the start : "Uh Oh" At the end : "Pleasantly surprised" P.S. Yes, we collected severed heads. But it was also because we believed if cut off correctly, the soul inside would be trapped and would serve you in the afterlife. More heads = Better Afterlife.

I have no idea what this channel's focus is anymore, but I'm here for all of it

The romans actually pulled a "weapons of mass destruction" during the the third punic war

I really like the tragicomedic notes in some sketches, like the sketch of the Carthaginian negotiators almost ending on a tragic note but with the Roman General adding on that last bif of dark humor, or the heavy ending with the burning of Carthage and Homer's words. I really like this mix, for it is funny and shitpost-y but doesn't devolve into not taking these events seriously.

We want more! WE WANT MORE! Sir Cobbler release the Part 2 or else we will lay a siege on you! - Smallus Dickus

This was an amazing video. I cannot wait for part 2

Just rewatched. Mate, I'm very keen for part 2 and btw, love your videos 😊

This channel's content has the wild wasteland trait

Man we got two videos in less than a week this is aweomse!!!!

I love cobbler's presentations 😂 keep teaching me ancient history PLEASE! Your take makes me laugh my damn cookies off while actually learning lol

you scratched a content itch I didn’t know I had bro. a great combination of historical knowledge and humor, love it

I'm glad you've transitioned from talking about video games to talking about whatever the fuck pops up in your head. Weird shit but I'm here for it.

This was absolutely fascinating. Can’t wait for part 2!

5:25 "I think I speak for everyone[...]" AH! Spoke like a true roman!

I really enjoyed that. I like the variety of your content.

It is a nice feeling when you've been at some of this history game so long that you know the jokes aren't blowing things too far out of proportion.

This might be one of DJ Peach Cobbler's best works yet. Though I do hope Part 2 of this video doesn't have the same fate as the Vice City retrospective.

Part one??? You hecking madlad, the amount of effort you put into This is beyond admirable. It's beautiful!

Amazing video, super funny, entertaining and well written, I love you DJ Peach Cobbler and I super appreciate the content you make

On the thing about Romans and human scarafice it's also worth mentioning that it was customary at Roman triumphs to ritually strangle the captured war leader or monarch which is about as close to fucking human sacrifice as you can get

You have very quickly become my favorite content creator, on any platform. Your editing and pacing is flawless, your comedy is top notch, everything comes together seamlessly.

I simp for Peach cobbler videos. Please keep making these wonderful and thought provoking videos!

My god man... I hope the 2nd part gets made... also a possible 3rd. Great shit Cobbler

Wow I didn’t expect my favourite gamer cobbler to be able to deliver history in such an awesome poetic way

Fun Trivia, the word Barbarian was not a word in latin, Bar Bar was the sound that such foreigners made when a Latin heard them talk. It's someone who speaks gibberish.

I love this video, one of your best works.

Very good video. Love ur work

Join the Cobbler Discord server, it's the most efficient way to insult me directly: discord.gg/s3FpMrzYPz Please check out my thumbnail artist, Thigikna's youtube channel! They will send anthrax to my house if you don't! ru-vid.com/show-UCFDeP0t1UaVu238w5qGNnAQ

This content is what gets me through my shift. It's so crazy to see the evolution of my favorite musical dessert. Thank you for all the work that goes in to these, and everything you do Cob!

you are probably my favorite content creator here in this platform. thanks for the awesome video

This was incredible. I keep having to remind myself this is a game channel not a history one. The past few weeks I’ve been having that similar Rome obsession. I impulsively bought the Ezio collection, which lead to me watching HBO’s Rome, which led to an obsession with classical gigachad Julius Caesar and the characters surrounding him like Marky Mark and our glorious queen Cleo. I loved how humanized you portray Hannibal, who must have been just so fucking tired by the end, same for Scipio’s disillusionment, it makes them more interesting than just the power grabbers that fill most pages of history books. Really looking forward to part 2!

Fantastic work to see Rome in a more historical light rather than ‘omg they did so much for civilization’ which a lot of people like to perpetuate.

Our cobbler lord has dropped the knowledge yet again! Praise be the Cobbler king

dude love your videos they are some of the best reviews I've seen and cant wait for the next one

Man that was so will done 👍 I can't wait for part two !

I love that you make history content now.

This was - again - excellent - can't wait for the second part

dude i genuinely love this content. you made this very entertaining to listen to!

This is the most criminally underviewed series on RU-vid can’t believe I’m here before it blows up

Can't wait for part 2. I love Roman history... especially when it's being covered by such a witty gentleman.

The excitement I get every time you upload is immense, I always know you’re gonna take me to good place. You’re very good at this Cobbler

Your dedication to the most varied of subjects is really respectable and after watching this video I can say without a shadow of a doubt that you're my favorite schizophrenic youtuber, much love.

Amazing can’t wait for part 2!

15:25 slaves captured during triumphs were often strangled on the steps of they Temple of Mars but the insisted it wasn't a sacrifice although it most definitely was Edit: I received this information from a channel called Historia Civillis which I would highly recommend, both as a starting source for Cobbler and as a great place to learn inner working of Roman society and history

Cant wait to watch whatever interesting thing distracts cobbler from ever making part 2 ;)

This is the best video on RU-vid. This is my 4th time watching since it came out

Absolutely love your content my guy. Keep up the good work!

When I started watching your videos awhile back, I never expected this kind of content, and it is absolutely phenomenal. The way that you tell these stories is so entertaining and interesting. Please keep this up! This is some of the best content YT has to offer imo.

As someone who absolutely loves all periods of history, I think seeing you make more history based content would be really cool. I understand you make what you enjoy, but this type of content is great.

This was a fucking incredible video. Your brand of humor and editing, plus the blackboard made this extremely entertaining

This was a really fun video. Hope you do more history things in the future