Uffff, thanks so much for making this vid. Nice to learn more about the city that was probably the most pleasant surprise of 2 years of travelling, specially this palace. Other cities I knew little about and loved were Trieste, Bologna and Pisa.
@@ExploreTayo Google Earth shows considerable change in the past fifty years. My memory saw more open space inside the palace than there is now. ??? Not that my memory is always correct.
I can't get historical imagery to load past 2001. Our tour guide did say that in the 1980s, the government cleared out a lot of squatter shanty houses to restore the older structures. You may have been there after they were cleared out and before the restoration work.
Thank you very much, we're glad that you enjoyed it! I did say the Edict of Milan was in 313 (@ 5:27), maybe you misheard it or my pronunciation was unclear?
I don't, I only learned a few words and phrases while we were there: Hvala, dobro jutro, dobar dan, dobra večer, još jedan vino molim ;) Google translate helps a LOT!
@@scutumfidelis1436 well here are the definitions of CE and BCE, among other terms: www.archaeological.org/programs/educators/introduction-to-archaeology/glossary/ I was incorrect, he was most likely born in BCE, not CE, my mistake: www.biblicalarchaeology.org/daily/people-cultures-in-the-bible/jesus-historical-jesus/when-was-jesus-born-bc-or-ad/
I think it is great how we celebrate the Romans destroying many civilizations before them simply because they had the might how much actual knowledge has been lost because of their efforts aren't we still doing that today? That old statement about history is recorded by The Victors is truly truly inspirational at this point in time do we even think we have a clue about what the world was like before the Romans?
Great observation. The Romans did end up making so many enemies that much of what they built was destroyed after their fall. We only know so much about them because they built so much and kept such detailed records, though what remains is only a fraction of what used to exist. Our knowledge about pre-Roman civilizations is even more piecemeal. One reason we know so much about the Greeks is the Romans thought highly of them and preserved a lot of their culture and architecture.
I am from Split, and don't think Romans ruined anything more then they built. What culture before Romans? There was almost nothing before them. We can be grateful for bringing civilisation and building our roads and aquaducts. Split is still drinking wather from roman aquaduct built 1700 years ago.
@@serator24 there were many civilizations that were very Advanced for their time but the Romans and their Zeal to rule the world eradicated and you don't think they're still doing it over the years they always have I suppose you believe the Roman Empire is dead?
@@serator24 just one small example is the destruction of the library of Alexandria and now Library involved in the Vatican I'm guessing you don't realize the Vatican is the new Roman Empire
@@serator24 and by the way where do you think the Romans got that technology from that would be from the nabateans another really brilliant silk civilization they destroyed
I picture Diocletian in hell, stumbling around his pitch dark, frightening palace, lonely, desolate, looking for comfort and companions and finding none, falling down stairs into terrifying sub-basements. Demons with sharp spears suddenly rush him, jabbing him with spears. Screaming, he runs away, constantly trying to hide from them in filthy corners, but they keep finding him. This is Diocletian’s eternity.
Diocletians eternity, based on what he founded and left, earns more optimism and praise! All the names like Salona, Tragurium, Spalatum, and many other names, prove initial greek and later roman colonisation of Dalmatian coast. Sun and blue skies, salt and herbal parfumes on the wind, red wine and warm seawater!
@@ivandegrisogono3334 based on his actions as a defender of the Olympian gods, Diocletian might have finally had the peaceful life of retirement he so greatly desired. After passing over the River Styx, he could've been permitted to relax in the Elysian Fields.
Another outstanding video, thank you!
My pleasure!
Lijepo pricate o Dioklecijanu i Splitu muzika je jako lijepa. Pozdrav iz Splita. 👍👍
Hvala!! It is so gratifying to hear that from a local. 💜 🙏
Wow, the Diocletian Palace is awesome!
@@searchingforhistory I was hoping you'd think so 😊
Uffff, thanks so much for making this vid. Nice to learn more about the city that was probably the most pleasant surprise of 2 years of travelling, specially this palace. Other cities I knew little about and loved were Trieste, Bologna and Pisa.
Cool, glad you enjoyed it! We want to go back to Split, we need to see more of it and the area. Trieste also seems incredible!
the music fits perfectly.
Thank you, so glad you think so. 🙏
@@ExploreTayo I grew up in Split, so thank you for promoting it in such a nice way.
@@colocolo49 it's an amazing place!
Heart of Adriatic. Hello from Split!
Hello! Split is amazing! Happy New Year.
Thank you for your nice wishes. Wishing you very best in 2023, lovely greetings from Split riviera!
2023 has been a great year so far, thank you!
Been there and was impressed with what my uninformed eye could identify as original construction.
Hopefully the video brought back some good memories.
@@ExploreTayo Google Earth shows considerable change in the past fifty years. My memory saw more open space inside the palace than there is now. ??? Not that my memory is always correct.
@@SurlyCurmudgen I'm having difficulty getting the historic imagery to load in Google Earth, I'll have to get back to you on this. ;)
I can't get historical imagery to load past 2001. Our tour guide did say that in the 1980s, the government cleared out a lot of squatter shanty houses to restore the older structures. You may have been there after they were cleared out and before the restoration work.
Detaljni i preljepi snimci. Samo po mojim izvorima, Milanski edikt je nastao 313 (ne 312)
Thank you very much, we're glad that you enjoyed it! I did say the Edict of Milan was in 313 (@ 5:27), maybe you misheard it or my pronunciation was unclear?
My apologies, can be misunderstood at 5:45
I guess my wording is unclear, the mausoleum was consecrated in 312, "the year before the Edict of Milan." Sorry about that!
Odlično.
Hvala
Nisam znala da pričate Hrvatski jezik.
I don't, I only learned a few words and phrases while we were there:
Hvala, dobro jutro, dobar dan, dobra večer, još jedan vino molim ;)
Google translate helps a LOT!
@@ExploreTayo još jedno vino*
@@auroraalodius1007 hvala vam.
Keep it up
We'll do our best!
♥️🇭🇷
Local boy makes good and brings some excellence home.
So true!
Very interesting 👍👍
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it.
Oh, now I get it. C.E. = Christ's Era and B.C.E. = BEFORE Christ's Era
Nope. Common Era and Before Common Era. He was supposed to be born in 3 C.E., not a useful milestone for accurate counting.
@@ExploreTayo Oh yeah, According to whom?
@@scutumfidelis1436 well here are the definitions of CE and BCE, among other terms:
www.archaeological.org/programs/educators/introduction-to-archaeology/glossary/
I was incorrect, he was most likely born in BCE, not CE, my mistake:
www.biblicalarchaeology.org/daily/people-cultures-in-the-bible/jesus-historical-jesus/when-was-jesus-born-bc-or-ad/
née refers to a woman's family name
Yes, that's one use of née, but more generally it means the name anyone was born with.
Though I guess I should've used "né" :)
I think it is great how we celebrate the Romans destroying many civilizations before them simply because they had the might how much actual knowledge has been lost because of their efforts aren't we still doing that today? That old statement about history is recorded by The Victors is truly truly inspirational at this point in time do we even think we have a clue about what the world was like before the Romans?
Great observation. The Romans did end up making so many enemies that much of what they built was destroyed after their fall. We only know so much about them because they built so much and kept such detailed records, though what remains is only a fraction of what used to exist.
Our knowledge about pre-Roman civilizations is even more piecemeal. One reason we know so much about the Greeks is the Romans thought highly of them and preserved a lot of their culture and architecture.
I am from Split, and don't think Romans ruined anything more then they built. What culture before Romans? There was almost nothing before them. We can be grateful for bringing civilisation and building our roads and aquaducts. Split is still drinking wather from roman aquaduct built 1700 years ago.
@@serator24 there were many civilizations that were very Advanced for their time but the Romans and their Zeal to rule the world eradicated and you don't think they're still doing it over the years they always have I suppose you believe the Roman Empire is dead?
@@serator24 just one small example is the destruction of the library of Alexandria and now Library involved in the Vatican I'm guessing you don't realize the Vatican is the new Roman Empire
@@serator24 and by the way where do you think the Romans got that technology from that would be from the nabateans another really brilliant silk civilization they destroyed
I picture Diocletian in hell, stumbling around his pitch dark, frightening palace, lonely, desolate, looking for comfort and companions and finding none, falling down stairs into terrifying sub-basements. Demons with sharp spears suddenly rush him, jabbing him with spears. Screaming, he runs away, constantly trying to hide from them in filthy corners, but they keep finding him. This is Diocletian’s eternity.
Well that's certainly vivid! Since his body could have been dumped unceremoniously into the sea, he may be in a wetter eternity.
Diocletians eternity, based on what he founded and left, earns more optimism and praise! All the names like Salona, Tragurium, Spalatum, and many other names, prove initial greek and later roman colonisation of Dalmatian coast. Sun and blue skies, salt and herbal parfumes on the wind, red wine and warm seawater!
@@ivandegrisogono3334 based on his actions as a defender of the Olympian gods, Diocletian might have finally had the peaceful life of retirement he so greatly desired. After passing over the River Styx, he could've been permitted to relax in the Elysian Fields.
LOL, lucky for Diocletian, there is no god, and lucky too for all the Christians who have caused immense suffering in this world.
Lucky for all of us 😉