I can appreciate "he always looked like that" as an answer. It's humorous, sure, but it accentuates the virtue of critical contextual review over fear and shock when evaluating what we see.
Question from the class! You've got an older answer on r/AskHistorians (which I still link to on occasion) discussing the evolution of Greco-Roman portraiture and facial hair, where you described Caracalla's depiction as "clean-shaven" in imitation of his hero Alexander. How does that square with the examples shown here and elsewhere, where Caracalla's close-cropped beard and moustache are prominently featured?
A friendly suggestion: I suggest you use more natural diction. Right now... you insert unnecessary pauses... into your narration. It makes it sound slightly unnatural. I've listened to you being interviewed, and you talk much more naturally. You should consider adopting the same style in this channel's videos.
I disagree! I think his diction is unique and adds a certain vibe to the videos which enhances the subject matter in my opinion. But again, just my opinion.
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I can appreciate "he always looked like that" as an answer. It's humorous, sure, but it accentuates the virtue of critical contextual review over fear and shock when evaluating what we see.
Caracalla just always looks angry, seems like a fun dude to be around.
If I recall correctly, He purposely wanted to be depicted that way to look tough
He just wanted to Geta way
@@McWellylmao. You are alright, don't come to Alexandria tomorrow
Question from the class!
You've got an older answer on r/AskHistorians (which I still link to on occasion) discussing the evolution of Greco-Roman portraiture and facial hair, where you described Caracalla's depiction as "clean-shaven" in imitation of his hero Alexander. How does that square with the examples shown here and elsewhere, where Caracalla's close-cropped beard and moustache are prominently featured?
Very interesting.
Serapis was a synthetic god created by the Ptolemies and was a combination of Zeus, several Egyptian deities and of Apis the sacred bull.
So the grave of Alexander was known at that time ...
A friendly suggestion: I suggest you use more natural diction. Right now... you insert unnecessary pauses... into your narration. It makes it sound slightly unnatural.
I've listened to you being interviewed, and you talk much more naturally. You should consider adopting the same style in this channel's videos.
I disagree! I think his diction is unique and adds a certain vibe to the videos which enhances the subject matter in my opinion.
But again, just my opinion.