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(12) TOMINUS MAXIMUS (2008)
“Dedicated to Ancient Rome, 753 BC – AD 476”
Yes – it’s yet another Roman history Youtube channel, one that is similar to my favorite Roman history channel Dovahhatty in humorous tone but not quite as comprehensive.
In fairness, few Roman history Youtube channels are as comprehensive as Dovahhatty, who after all did his Unbiased History of Rome from its founding and fall (and beyond to Byzantium).
Also in fairness, Tominus has a flair at looking at overlooked but intriguing aspects of Roman history such as why the empire had to fall or why the Praetorians were such degenerates – or the burning question of who was gayer, ancient Romans or Greeks (made more memorable by the Roman’s distress – in the form of the soundbite of Darth Vader’s “NOOO!” – at having his catamite booted by his wife once Christianity came into play).
I’d rank him higher if he had more videos as the more substantial videos he does have are top notch – but sadly he seems somewhat semi-dormant lately, albeit not as dormant as Dovahhatty.
RATING: 4 STARS****
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