The Pugio: Combat Knife of a Roman Soldier

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  • @ivankavrakov9272
    @ivankavrakov9272 2 ปีที่แล้ว +316

    I've been obsessed with the Roman empire since I was a small child, but that's the first time I've actually seen such a good explanation for the use of the pugio, superb job .

    • @TheDocLamkin
      @TheDocLamkin 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Same

    • @larrysingleton2864
      @larrysingleton2864 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Roman and Greek History, Etc. (My Library)
      If you're into “Roman” stuff Michael Curtis Ford's “Gods and Legions is the book to read. If you're into history I suggest you get Ammianus Marcellinus' History. The ass kicker here is that Marcellinus actually went to battle with Emperor Julian. The Loeb Classic is almost an adventure novel all by itself.
      As far as Gladiators, a couple of “definitive” books are The Way of the Gladiator by Daniel P. Mannix and Spartacus by Howard Fast. Here are books from my library. Ass kickers every one.
      Ammianus Marcellinus History Loeb Classical Library
      The Battle for Gaul by Julius Caesar Illustrated edition by Anne & Peter Wiseman.
      Caesar: The Civil War by Jane F. Gardner
      Suetonius: The Twelve Caesars by Robert Graves
      The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire by Edward Gibbon
      The Way of the Gladiator by Daniel P. Mannix
      Spartacus by Howard Fast
      Julian by Gore Vidal
      Gods and Legions by Michael Curtis Ford
      The Ten Thousand by Michael Curtis Ford
      The Sword of Attila by Michael Curtis Ford
      The Fall of Rome by Michael Curtis Ford
      The Last King by Michael Curtis Ford
      Gates of Fire by Steven Pressfield
      Tides of War by Steven Pressfield
      The Virtues of War by Steven Pressfield
      Last of the Amazons by Steven Pressfield
      Thucydides: History of the Peloponesian War.
      Alexander the Great by Paul Cartledge
      The Spartans by Paul Cartledge
      Eagle in the Snow by Wallace Breem
      The Eagle and the Raven by Pauline Gedge
      The Last Legionary: Life as a Roman Soldier in Britain AD 400 by Paul
      Elliott
      Gladiator: The Roman Fighter's (Unofficial) Manual by Philip Matyzak
      Legionary: the Roman Soldier's Manual by Philip Matyszak
      On Roman Military Matters (De Re Militari) by Flavius Vegetius Renatus
      Marius had long ago showed us that the legionary has a weapon that is the bane of the civilized world, one more formidable than the dual-edged Roman short sword, more effective than the bronze-headed javelin, of greater defensive strength than the concave bronze-sheathed shields. It is a weapon in which the legionary is trained from his first day of induction and which he uses daily, in peacetime or in war, on the march or hunkered in camp under siege from flaming missiles. And upon their arrival at The miscyra, every able-bodied Roman immediately whipped out this most fearsome of all weapons:
      The Legionary's shovel.
      Before even breaking to rest or scouting for supplies, the Roman troops had unpacked their shovels and commenced digging, and the dirt flew, and the dust rose. In the space of an afternoon, a Roman camp for thirty thousand men had been constructed just beyond range of our catapults. Before dark it had been ringed on all sides with a trench twelve feet deep and three feet across, the dirt thrown up into an embankment ten feet high inside the ring. Topped with a thick palisade of sharpened stakes. Inside, four sturdy walls were constructed of felled trees, guarded by squat log towers twenty feet high, stationed every fifty feet and surmounted by bolt-hurling field catapults. Inside, a space of a full two hundred feet was left between the walls and the tent line, a distance calculated to prevent our missiles and burning arrows from reaching the tents. This space was occupied by prisoners, cattle, plunder and supplies. Within a few hours, the Romans had constructed a stronghold that would be the envy of a lifetime's work of many civilizations poorer then theirs. A fortress impregnable.
      Yet this was not a permanent stronghold they had built. This was the Roman's usual daily campsite, Every day of a legionary's working life he would dig such a trench, construct such an embankment, hew trees, and build such palisade. All to be torched at sunrise, when the legions marched off to their next encampment. Javelins, when thrown, may miss their mark entirely. Shields may cave upon impact with a Scythian battle-ax; and a sword, though reliable at close quarters, still dulled, broke upon ribs. Or shivered if struck upon armor. But the shovel...the shovel was the legionary's best friend, his most faithful protector, the one weapon that allowed him to sleep soundly at night, behind his magnificent trenches and embankments. The shovel could stop a cavalry charge cold, stymie hordes of barbarians. Rome conquered not with its brutal leaders, not with the strength of its soldiers, not with the ingeniousness of its weapons...but with the most rustic, pigheaded, inglorious, gods-bedamned tool of them all...the shovel.
      Michael Curtis Ford “The Last King”

    • @Prosper661
      @Prosper661 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      ​@@larrysingleton2864wow. Admire your passion and effort put into this post. Still not sure about logistical reality of building fortified camp every afternoon to specs described above. Surely some of it must have been roman propaganda

    • @larrysingleton2864
      @larrysingleton2864 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@Prosper661Good point. It reminds me of the "bias" that might be said of people like Josephus or Caesar in his book The Battle for Gaul. (And weren't a lot of these writings by Caesar and others political speeches?) But the Romans did build those forts, as can be seen in archaeology, and there's a good argument that the Roman soldier's primary weapon was one of "prevention"; The Legionary's shovel.
      Also I seem to remember in the book The Battle for Gaul(?) Caesar's emphasis on keeping the soldiers busy.
      Thanks for the response. Surprised you got through the censors. I get almost ZERO replies in comparison to the dozens and dozens of comments I submit.

    • @arnijulian6241
      @arnijulian6241 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Read the sources & you will realize that pugio is mentioned probably more then any other weapon.
      Cuspis are likely the only thing mentioned more then the pugio/dagger as cuspis means both javelins & spears like verutum, pilum or soliferrum etcetera.
      Scorpio's among all siege weaponry is mentioned extensively by the romans which no wonder when they are the equivalent role of the chain gun in ancient history as a ranged field weapon for surpassing consistent volley's. In a castra or high ground was hands down the best weapon that the romans possessed for it did not win the battle instantly but in a drawn out conflict decided the winner more often then not.
      If I could only have 1 ranged weapon in an armies composition in the ancient era it would be a Scorpio like how in industrial warfare onward it would be a chain gun.
      A Scorpio in it's time fulfilled 3 of the 4 roles in support fire.
      suppression, or attacking infantry & damaging structures like facilities/fortifications.
      Only thing a sorpio is no good for is (direct engagement) but you had melee infantry & other soldiers for that purpose in the past.
      Funnily a chain gun fulfils 3 out of 4 role but differs as great at 'direct engagement' but pretty bad at damaging structures like forts-bunkers etcetera.
      Mind you have field artillery guns for damaging structures as well as being the most harmful at attacking infantry though suppression or direct engagement it is useless if not on mass but that is really overwhelming fire rather then suppression or direct engagement.
      Auto cannons are the only ranged system that can fulfil all 4 forms of supportive fire but of course still have limitations in some regards like weight & overheating let alone the cost of feeding them munitions as it is pricey.
      The Romans were very ahead of their time in many regards as they basically all carried a combat knife with a supportive fire system while all wore helmets at the very least.
      Till Industrial war became a thing Rome really was at the forefront in so very much.

  • @b.h.abbott-motley2427
    @b.h.abbott-motley2427 2 ปีที่แล้ว +181

    The dagger was important in medieval & Renaissance warfare, so it's not surprising it was a serious weapon in the Roman military. One late-16th-century treatises mentions how pikers often lacked the space to use their swords effectively in the press of battle & had to employ their daggers. Roman formations may not have been as tight, but I suspect the same situations still came up from time to time.

    • @ImperiumRomanumYT
      @ImperiumRomanumYT  2 ปีที่แล้ว +34

      What a great example indeed, it indeed demonstrates perfectly how even a relatively short thing like a sword can be too unwieldy in (super) close combat. Very interesting! Thanks for sharing :)

    • @EllieMaes-Grandad
      @EllieMaes-Grandad 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      English archers in the middle ages used knives, to kill downed horsemen, who could not rise from the ground when in heavy armour.

    • @skaldlouiscyphre2453
      @skaldlouiscyphre2453 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      @@EllieMaes-Grandad The idea of downed horsemen not being able to get back up is greatly exaggerated, unless they're exhausted, suffering from heat exhaustion or already wounded.

    • @TheJarric
      @TheJarric ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@skaldlouiscyphre2453 yes you can do back flips with knight armor

    • @mathiasbartl903
      @mathiasbartl903 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      You also need a weapon, in case you've fallen to the ground.

  • @WendussyDynamics
    @WendussyDynamics 2 ปีที่แล้ว +258

    Excellent work. The extra flourishes in post-production are appreciated, but I think they are fine at the current quality. Don't fall into the trap of incorporating ever more time-consuming details post-production, as this quickly leads to burnout! If the videos remain like this going forward, we will all be plenty happy.

    • @DG-dy4tv
      @DG-dy4tv 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Agreed!

    • @3stone1
      @3stone1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Agreed.

    • @elissitdesign
      @elissitdesign ปีที่แล้ว

      As someone who knows this field well… I agree!

    • @dredgewalker
      @dredgewalker 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yep, beyond this point is dininishing returns. The production will become longer to make and more expensive while the added details won't be notuced by the majority of viewers.

  • @e4566547
    @e4566547 2 ปีที่แล้ว +119

    Really love this episode, never heard anyone else talk about Pugio so deeply. thank you.

    • @ImperiumRomanumYT
      @ImperiumRomanumYT  2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Thank you, these kind of comments motivate us to continue our work.

    • @laisphinto6372
      @laisphinto6372 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      maybe not too deeply senators like it probably too. ouch...

  • @70agrr
    @70agrr 2 ปีที่แล้ว +188

    Incredibly professional, entertaining and detailed historic channel about Roman militrary history, keep it up

  • @samwill7259
    @samwill7259 2 ปีที่แล้ว +58

    It says a lot about how narrow visions of popular history can be that I never thought about the soldiers of the greatest empire of their era keeping something as simple and universal as KNIVES around before now.

  • @MintyLime703
    @MintyLime703 2 ปีที่แล้ว +56

    Always interesting to draw parallels throughout history and just how little some things change. A Roman soldier had his gladius and pugio just as the soldiers of recent history have rifles and handguns. A Roman officer may own a decorated ivory handle pugio just as a high ranking officer in say WW2 may have owned an ivory gripped 1911. A status symbol that also acts as a backup.

  • @randomobserver8168
    @randomobserver8168 2 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    Interesting- and a convincing set of arguments for why more pugio could have been used in the northern regions, and/or be more likely to be buried there. Also solid reasoning on the greater value of the pugio in defense against ambush- I admit I was familiar with all the tropes about the superiority of the gladius itself in close combat especially formation combat, over longer swords. Although it makes much sense, I hadn't really thought through that the gladius itself would be too long and awkward a weapon under many conditions.

    • @ImperiumRomanumYT
      @ImperiumRomanumYT  2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Hello Random observer, we are glad you learned from our video, thanks for sharing your experience.

    • @j.f.fisher5318
      @j.f.fisher5318 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Sounds like the shorter swords or long knives that were shorter than other greeks' swords adopted by the Spartans for very closely packed presses between formations. In that context moving away from the gladius to a longer sword could be seen as moving from a sword that was a compromise in both close and more open formations to a longer sword for more open fighting and a long dagger for closely packed fighting.

  • @Oblivisci........
    @Oblivisci........ 2 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    I just wanna say how your ancestors would are rolling in their graves right now seeing their future men wearing Roman armor! You guys make amazing content and I look forward to new videos every time.

    • @roffels11-gamingandhistory69
      @roffels11-gamingandhistory69 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Let them roll. Rome, despite being brutal like any other society of the time, brought at least some peace and lots of trade connections to southern and western Germany, so this is a perfect way to show our gratitude. ;D

    • @kimashitawa8113
      @kimashitawa8113 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      To be fair didn't a lot of Germanic tribes in the what is now current-day Netherlands wear Roman armour too? Like the Batavians?

    • @cal2127
      @cal2127 25 วันที่ผ่านมา

      werent alot of them hired on as auxilia?

  • @Lintary
    @Lintary 2 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    Once again a wonderful piece of work, glad to support.

  • @akejohansson2860
    @akejohansson2860 2 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    Unlike some daggers, The pugios broad blade would clearly make good size wound. Interesting with combat blades like seax, bowie, dirk, baselard, kukris etc. Good video! Thanks👍

    • @eddarby469
      @eddarby469 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      There is no doubt the Bowie knife would make a terrible wound. But, I believe it was really just for intimidation to have such a fat knife. A knife the size of a contemporary bayonet is all you need.

    • @akejohansson2860
      @akejohansson2860 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@eddarby469 well ..a danger is a 22 win mag....a fat Bowie is a 357mag, the way i see it😁👍

  • @fortunato4998
    @fortunato4998 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Great Episode! Never knew how vital the Pugio was in adapting to local Germanic fighting styles. Truly interesting and the application of how it was used otherwise was something I’d never head before. Props to everyone who worked on this episode!

  • @mikara518
    @mikara518 2 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    I absolutely love your style of telling Roman history and the amazing realistic scenes!

    • @ImperiumRomanumYT
      @ImperiumRomanumYT  2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Thank you Milush, we are glad you like it:)

  • @TheElitemarketing
    @TheElitemarketing 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    This channel is the best kept secret on TH-cam. Amazing work guys.

    • @ImperiumRomanumYT
      @ImperiumRomanumYT  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Keeping it a secret won't help us much though haha ;)

    • @TheElitemarketing
      @TheElitemarketing 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@ImperiumRomanumYT Agreed we must share.

  • @serennity0906
    @serennity0906 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Wow ... I've learned about Roman Empire militaries these recent times, but it first time I found out details of Pugio. I'm really glad to watch this awesome video.

  • @Rymontp
    @Rymontp 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Great video. The acting in full gear really makes it come alive. Your videos always sound like they are very well researched. Well done & thanks!

  • @thcdreams654
    @thcdreams654 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Love the content so far. Excited to see what else is coming in the pipeline. Thank you.

  • @richardcimino1481
    @richardcimino1481 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Love your guy's commitment to historically accurate reenactment and bringing light to lesser-known aspects of Roman history!

    • @larrysingleton2864
      @larrysingleton2864 ปีที่แล้ว

      Roman and Greek History, Etc. (My Library)
      If you're into “Roman” stuff Michael Curtis Ford's “Gods and Legions is the book to read. If you're into history I suggest you get Ammianus Marcellinus' History. The ass kicker here is that Marcellinus actually went to battle with Emperor Julian. The Loeb Classic is almost an adventure novel all by itself.
      As far as Gladiators, a couple of “definitive” books are The Way of the Gladiator by Daniel P. Mannix and Spartacus by Howard Fast. Here are books from my library. Ass kickers every one.
      Ammianus Marcellinus History Loeb Classical Library
      The Battle for Gaul by Julius Caesar Illustrated edition by Anne & Peter Wiseman.
      Caesar: The Civil War by Jane F. Gardner
      Suetonius: The Twelve Caesars by Robert Graves
      The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire by Edward Gibbon
      The Way of the Gladiator by Daniel P. Mannix
      Spartacus by Howard Fast
      Julian by Gore Vidal
      Gods and Legions by Michael Curtis Ford
      The Ten Thousand by Michael Curtis Ford
      The Sword of Attila by Michael Curtis Ford
      The Fall of Rome by Michael Curtis Ford
      The Last King by Michael Curtis Ford
      Gates of Fire by Steven Pressfield
      Tides of War by Steven Pressfield
      The Virtues of War by Steven Pressfield
      Last of the Amazons by Steven Pressfield
      Thucydides: History of the Peloponesian War.
      Alexander the Great by Paul Cartledge
      The Spartans by Paul Cartledge
      Eagle in the Snow by Wallace Breem
      The Eagle and the Raven by Pauline Gedge
      The Last Legionary: Life as a Roman Soldier in Britain AD 400 by Paul
      Elliott
      Gladiator: The Roman Fighter's (Unofficial) Manual by Philip Matyzak
      Legionary: the Roman Soldier's Manual by Philip Matyszak
      On Roman Military Matters (De Re Militari) by Flavius Vegetius Renatus
      Marius had long ago showed us that the legionary has a weapon that is the bane of the civilized world, one more formidable than the dual-edged Roman short sword, more effective than the bronze-headed javelin, of greater defensive strength than the concave bronze-sheathed shields. It is a weapon in which the legionary is trained from his first day of induction and which he uses daily, in peacetime or in war, on the march or hunkered in camp under siege from flaming missiles. And upon their arrival at The miscyra, every able-bodied Roman immediately whipped out this most fearsome of all weapons:
      The Legionary's shovel.
      Before even breaking to rest or scouting for supplies, the Roman troops had unpacked their shovels and commenced digging, and the dirt flew, and the dust rose. In the space of an afternoon, a Roman camp for thirty thousand men had been constructed just beyond range of our catapults. Before dark it had been ringed on all sides with a trench twelve feet deep and three feet across, the dirt thrown up into an embankment ten feet high inside the ring. Topped with a thick palisade of sharpened stakes. Inside, four sturdy walls were constructed of felled trees, guarded by squat log towers twenty feet high, stationed every fifty feet and surmounted by bolt-hurling field catapults. Inside, a space of a full two hundred feet was left between the walls and the tent line, a distance calculated to prevent our missiles and burning arrows from reaching the tents. This space was occupied by prisoners, cattle, plunder and supplies. Within a few hours, the Romans had constructed a stronghold that would be the envy of a lifetime's work of many civilizations poorer then theirs. A fortress impregnable.
      Yet this was not a permanent stronghold they had built. This was the Roman's usual daily campsite, Every day of a legionary's working life he would dig such a trench, construct such an embankment, hew trees, and build such palisade. All to be torched at sunrise, when the legions marched off to their next encampment. Javelins, when thrown, may miss their mark entirely. Shields may cave upon impact with a Scythian battle-ax; and a sword, though reliable at close quarters, still dulled, broke upon ribs. Or shivered if struck upon armor. But the shovel...the shovel was the legionary's best friend, his most faithful protector, the one weapon that allowed him to sleep soundly at night, behind his magnificent trenches and embankments. The shovel could stop a cavalry charge cold, stymie hordes of barbarians. Rome conquered not with its brutal leaders, not with the strength of its soldiers, not with the ingeniousness of its weapons...but with the most rustic, pigheaded, inglorious, gods-bedamned tool of them all...the shovel.
      Michael Curtis Ford “The Last King”

  • @FelixstoweFoamForge
    @FelixstoweFoamForge 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Given that the PUGIO is about the same blade size as the Spartan ZIPHOS, it does seem that when two Shield Walls crash , a shorter weapon is a very practical thing. Good video.

  • @CasparMinning
    @CasparMinning 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Yes that's exactly why I started supporting you via Patreon, great content!

  • @l.p.8041
    @l.p.8041 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    The work these guys put into their content is amazing. Way better than most produced documentaries about Rome and you can really tell it’s a passion project. Really hope they get the 75. 000 views!

  • @lupus_in_fabula
    @lupus_in_fabula 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Astounding analysis! The work you do and the revolutionary methods you use with in person acting and time related equipment is absolutely riveting, and more like this needs to be done in this field.

  • @CousinJesse1
    @CousinJesse1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    24.1 thousand subscribers.. that means every video should have 24.1 thousand well earned and deserved likes. This content is great and not as appreciated as it should be.

    • @ImperiumRomanumYT
      @ImperiumRomanumYT  2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Thanks Jesse, we really hope to hit the 100K again, lets see how far we get!

    • @NathanDudani
      @NathanDudani 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ImperiumRomanumYT hear, hear

  • @randomthoughts9276
    @randomthoughts9276 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I love how you tackled the pugio. The thing of the pugio being used in replacement of the gladius was very interesting. I'm also surprised it was mainly for military use. I thought for sure that a notable number of citizens would carry it around for protection.

    • @stevenscott2136
      @stevenscott2136 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I suppose many citizens would have used household knives or hefty sticks for cost reasons. Or maybe it was simply unfashionable to carry a military knife -- considered pretentious, disrespectful, etc.

  • @mikemodugno5879
    @mikemodugno5879 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Love this content. Can't wait to see your video about the late Roman Empire.

  • @blythewood111
    @blythewood111 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Really interesting deep dive into the roman dagger. I like how your channel focuses on topics not covered by other history youtubers

  • @martene.5624
    @martene.5624 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Stunning quality. And super informative, as always.

  • @Legionary512
    @Legionary512 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I can already tell this is-going to be one of my favorite historical channels on TH-cam.

  • @wisedragon173
    @wisedragon173 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Love your energy, your commitment, and the passion you put into your recreation of Ancient Rome. Your realness will pay off and be rewarded with increasing subscribers. It will take some time, however, quality+ niche content is usually rewarded. Just keep doing what you’re doing. Thumbs up.

  • @noskill_jeremy
    @noskill_jeremy 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Thanks for the awesome video once again :)
    It's interesting to know that such a small weapon could be effective in combat. I would've guessed the moment an opponent sees that you are using such a tiny weapon, he'd try and keep his distance. But I am no expert on ancient combat.
    Then again, in a way like it was recorded, where they got pierced when climbing onto the ramparts, might also show that it was more effective in that kind of combat, where the enemy climbing up might not have the ways to keep his distance if he wants to get into the camp. And a longer weapon might not be the most useful if you have limited space yourself.
    Gives one a lot to think about. ^^

    • @ImperiumRomanumYT
      @ImperiumRomanumYT  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Great to see you again Jeremy! It was indeed highly practical in very close combat, like the situation on the ramparts. It was a secondary weapon, but a very effective one.

  • @JakobIlar
    @JakobIlar 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    As a man , I am required to think about Rome, several times a day. Thank you for making this more accessible. Subscribed!

  • @andyveres6245
    @andyveres6245 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Remarkably professional, informative production. Absolutely evident that this is not only a labor of love but total commitment to produce a first rate documentary on the topic. Well done.

  • @fpena6038
    @fpena6038 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Off to a good start. A well-done and well-researched video, delivered in an entertaining and engaging way.

  • @Psittacus_erithacus
    @Psittacus_erithacus 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    A very interesting argument! I'm not savvy enough to weigh in myself, but I very much appreciate the high-quality production and excellent information offered.

  • @yannick6389
    @yannick6389 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Awesome video once again guys! I really like the detailed comparison between the three types of pugios. Can't wait for the next video; keep up the great work!

  • @erinmac4750
    @erinmac4750 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Came here from M.Laser, definitely impressed by your detailed, insightful content. Although I'm unable to financially support your work, I will share your videos widely. Would love to see you succeed, as I've seen other channels do. Much luck! 🍀

  • @anselmdanker9519
    @anselmdanker9519 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thank you, the depth of analysis on the Roman Pugio, is great.

  • @BaronVonHobgoblin
    @BaronVonHobgoblin 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I'm glad to see there are historians out there who respectfully consider the truth in history rather than choosing to fabricate historical myth or historical allusion. I agree wholeheartedly with your theory that the Pugio was strictly a military weapon; its resemblance to a Sykes-Fairbairn is remarkable and I doubt that even the worst of mythmaking "historians" would dare call a Sykes-Fairbairn anything other than a strictly military weapon.

    • @ImperiumRomanumYT
      @ImperiumRomanumYT  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Goblin, we try our best and we are glad that you enjoyed it this much:)

  • @RWNetworkEX
    @RWNetworkEX 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Good job as always. Historical reinactments are such a gift to have. Rather than trying to imagine, experts give is a proper visual in a way we could experience and enjoy

  • @spencerirvine4308
    @spencerirvine4308 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Impressive video! Reenactments like this are under-appreciated, but are SO valuable to give a visual image for people to learn from. Great job!

  • @santiagocardoso2684
    @santiagocardoso2684 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Its great how you are teaching history arround this channel keep up the great work.

  • @brother_marzooq9097
    @brother_marzooq9097 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    These videos are so well done and so insightful. The best Roman content on TH-cam.

  • @ClassicalNumismatics
    @ClassicalNumismatics 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    What a spectacular little documentary!

  • @metalhead3389
    @metalhead3389 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Once again an awesome documantery. Thank you for such great and interesting videos!

  • @CZuskia
    @CZuskia 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Amazing work, as always! Loved the video. Incredibly informative, but not confusing (unlike many other videos from other channels can be).

  • @RENATVS_IV
    @RENATVS_IV 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you for the depth with which you explain and analyse this specific topic. You deserve to be in this platform for while, because Imperium Romanum is an extensive subject to talk about

  • @2710gtb
    @2710gtb 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Excellent content! You provide a lot of information, which is presented beautifully.
    I have to say that your videos are, in my opinion, better than a vast majority of documentaries on TV. The full gear helps here a lot, of course!
    Keep doing the fine videos, will support you for sure :)
    P.S. Nice integration of Rome I and especially Rome II music ;)

  • @LindaInpijn
    @LindaInpijn 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Amazing work Imperium Romanum! Can’t wait ‘till the next one.

  • @legateelizabeth
    @legateelizabeth 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank you for the subtitles, guys. It’s an overlooked part of videos like this.

  • @andreluislimaa
    @andreluislimaa 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Best Roman focused channel I've ever seen!!!! You guys have my "like" as soon as i open the videos, no need to watch first!

  • @morgan97475
    @morgan97475 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Great info. Looking forward to seeing your channel expand. An episode about the Siege of Masada onsite would be fantastic. Even today, that place is quite magnificent & sad.

  • @tonybutara9173
    @tonybutara9173 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great information and a great channel. I love your dedication to detail and also the way you debunk stereotypes about the Roman military! I’ve been showing your videos to my son to help give him a more accurate idea of what it meant to be a Roman soldier.

  • @emmetpbyrne
    @emmetpbyrne 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Loving this channel and how you are approaching the topic. Going to try forge one of these war daggers

  • @ChIGuY-town22_
    @ChIGuY-town22_ 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Good research on one of the most used weapons in history. I'm sure it's use on the battle field decreased due to improvements, an use of armor. Nice video, thanks for your hard work.

  • @ayparillo
    @ayparillo 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    You guys create the most extraordinary content! Please keep it up. I'm always completely captivated by the videos you make. The way you guys dress up in the historical attire and address subjects that are often overlooked by others makes for unique, interesting videos. I know that this channel will explode once people start finding it. Please keep the content coming until they do.

  • @corvusboreus2072
    @corvusboreus2072 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Excellent presentation, I learned lots of new info concerning the pugio.
    Your crew have very good quality reenactment kit, and you present very interesting info in a logical way.
    Top notch channel.

  • @sunriselady2716
    @sunriselady2716 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Your video on the plug-in was very educational and entertaining. Very well produced and edited.

  • @johnlansing2902
    @johnlansing2902 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Fantastic …… you have opened up the Empire history , this makes life back then real .

    • @ImperiumRomanumYT
      @ImperiumRomanumYT  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hello John, that is indeed our goal and we are glad you enjoy our videos!

  • @vv8t9ttzvtvztvztvitv
    @vv8t9ttzvtvztvztvitv 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Amazing. Thank you for making such quality content

  • @G-Mastah-Fash
    @G-Mastah-Fash 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This knife really doesn't seem like it was ever used as a kitchen implement.

  • @Sanakudou
    @Sanakudou 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love deep dives like this into single items, every little thing has such detailed histories. Absolutely love the visuals for this video too!

  • @aardsnark940
    @aardsnark940 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The leaf shape is very difficult to forge, but so iconic looking. I intend to make one this summer. Great video!

  • @pseudonym9599
    @pseudonym9599 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Love this channel. It is nice to see the little things in Roman history get covered. Keep up the awesome work, y'all.

  • @ateondeder5725
    @ateondeder5725 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This quickly became a must-watch channel. Amazing work!

  • @I-need-a-hobby
    @I-need-a-hobby 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Would be cool to see you level some old ruins with a trebuchet. You have my full support ;).
    Jokes aside, great doc. again. Cant wait for the next one.

  • @DEricTodd
    @DEricTodd 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    It's another win. Daggers always a nice option for up close and personal barbarian slaying

  • @GliderBane
    @GliderBane 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I never liked the pugio until now. Thank you for the great video. I look forward to you covering other Roman Weaponry.

  • @kyjenkin
    @kyjenkin 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank you for making great content over and over! Your dedication to history through re-enactment is really special!

  • @qwersad
    @qwersad 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You guys showing real passion in these videos definitely more people need to see.

  • @Gariiko7
    @Gariiko7 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is best channel about history..... Pls make videos about middle ages after this series.
    Love ❤️ from India.

  • @genghiskhan6809
    @genghiskhan6809 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I’d like to posit that the reason that pugio saw very little to no use further east may have been because of the cultural influence of the Greeks. Perhaps the reason that pugios were so uncommon was that a Greek or other eastern dagger may have been playing the role of the pugio.

  • @larsrons7937
    @larsrons7937 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very good video. You always have interesting content, not easily found elsewhere, and good real-life re-enactments.

  • @pietervanbeerendonk3741
    @pietervanbeerendonk3741 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Love your videos, really educational. Keep it up

  • @carlaolivo6144
    @carlaolivo6144 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Very very good video , you can tell all the effort on this production. Keep up the good work guys 👍🏻

  • @etiennesharp
    @etiennesharp 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Another superb video, mijne heren! Just popped over to Patreon and signed up. All best wishes for the future.

    • @ImperiumRomanumYT
      @ImperiumRomanumYT  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Etienne! Your support makes it possible for us to keep on going the way we are:)

  • @Angusticlavius
    @Angusticlavius 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    "Pugio gladius brevis est" is an excellent book on Roman pugios.

  • @tamatoatuisila4633
    @tamatoatuisila4633 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Very informative, originally I believed the pugio was more of a symbolic weapon of distinguishing a legionary from an auxiliary but nope I was wrong. Thank you.

  • @silasklingelhofer973
    @silasklingelhofer973 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great video (as always) on a not so well known part of the roman equipment.
    I would love to also see videos about the earlier roman army (republic/late republic) or late roman army.

  • @50megatondiplomat28
    @50megatondiplomat28 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    These videos are very high quality. It's not just the expert knowledge or the highly accurate equipment. Even the scenery is well chosen. For example, the field the blonde man is standing in at 6:52 was so beautiful that it gave me a strange feeling. It looks like a painting I half remember or a dream I have forgotten. I wonder where it was filmed? Anyway, great job all around.

  • @marcotechio2869
    @marcotechio2869 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Amazing content and production!

  • @smeedatelierwijtvliet576
    @smeedatelierwijtvliet576 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Excellent artwork, combined with reenactment! Best channel for easily understandable yet in depth information. Thanks for this!

    • @ImperiumRomanumYT
      @ImperiumRomanumYT  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you Wijtvliet! You are more than welcome!

    • @smeedatelierwijtvliet576
      @smeedatelierwijtvliet576 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@ImperiumRomanumYT if I’m going to make a pugio again I’ll be sure to contact you guys aswell for information 😉

  • @carlaolivo6144
    @carlaolivo6144 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I hope you keep posting more videos, I’ll stay tuned 😊

  • @billsenapati8427
    @billsenapati8427 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is the high quality roman history so many people have been waiting for.

  • @RENATVS_IV
    @RENATVS_IV 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    It's very cool to watch your videos a second time, because I refresh all I've learned with you, but also I see the details and explanations I missed. You deserve your spot here in YT lads. Thank you for your videos.

    • @ImperiumRomanumYT
      @ImperiumRomanumYT  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      And thanks again René. Since I'm quite the perfectionist I often can't help myself and go all out on my research and even though I try to present it as clearly and simple as possible, there's still a LOT of info being condensed into a single video. So it's good to hear it adds some replay-value haha

  • @JCOwens-zq6fd
    @JCOwens-zq6fd ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You find a similar outlook to certain daggers on into the medieval period as well. Such as Rondel daggers for example. They were not only military weapons but almost a badge of office showing that the man wearing it was military.

  • @FroggyDews
    @FroggyDews 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This channel is amazing, very informative and highly entertaining. Awsome work!

  • @jonathanliszkahackzell1207
    @jonathanliszkahackzell1207 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    The best Roman content on TH-cam, hands down.

  • @AggelosKyriou
    @AggelosKyriou 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Top quality content. I find there are some similarities with the 15th cent. cinquedea. Especially the handle. Were any of these discovered in the 15th century?

  • @keller1334
    @keller1334 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Excellent video as always. Please keep them coming. You guys are doing an excellent job.

  • @luisaceves9709
    @luisaceves9709 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I loved this video! Great insight on the pugio. You guys make incredible videos!!

  • @gusjeazer
    @gusjeazer ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I think the humble dagger gets seriously underrated and underrepresented in historical warfare. It wasn't a secondary to the sword, in real battle, the dagger was more useful than the sword. If you are in a confined space or grappling with someone, you can't draw a sword. But a dagger is out instantly and ready to start poking. It was also extremely effective against armor. It could get into slits, and a very pointy one could go through mail.
    In ww1, soldiers found this out in the trenches. Daggers, short sharpened spades and diy maces worked great in the tight spaces. Long sabers and bayonets were much less effective.

  • @fritzfritzensen8517
    @fritzfritzensen8517 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Keep up the good work! Interesting to see the development of the design.

  • @ladyofthemasque
    @ladyofthemasque 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for all your hard work! By the way, just want you to know that there are a number of us Ancient World enthusiasts on Tumblr who share links to your videos--your audience is wider than TH-cam alone.

  • @michaellewis7959
    @michaellewis7959 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Amazing all around! This was an exceptional suggestion by TH-cam and I'm glad I found your channel!

  • @alexflynn4963
    @alexflynn4963 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    One of the best channels on ancient Rome out there

  • @pyrominded
    @pyrominded 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I started folowing your channel because I live near Heilig Landstichting. This is for sure the best way to excperience it.

  • @slysnake5617
    @slysnake5617 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Excellent video, supreme quality.

  • @Cusifaii
    @Cusifaii ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing work. So much production value. True professionals. Thank you.

  • @Liberation_Game_Design
    @Liberation_Game_Design 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Another great video, really informative about such an important piece of military equipment.

  • @chasonwommack5023
    @chasonwommack5023 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Reminds me of the old school History Chanel, just 100x better.