The Craziest Parties in Roman History

Live tigers, floating taverns, a few thousand gladiators...this video explores five of the most excessive parties in Roman history.

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Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
0:38 Caesar's quadruple triumph barbecue
2:38 Lucius Verus' cocktail party
3:47 Nero's swim-up love-in
5:00 Peregrine Pendants
6:11 Any party involving Elagabalus
7:58 Rome's millennium birthday bash

[escobxy]

Imagine throwing a party so badass people are talking about it thousands of years later....

[yummysoul]

Yo, Caesar was kind of a baller for buying everyone expensive goods and then getting rid of rent and also giving them like 40% of their annual salary (average). That's my leader fr.

[kyonngowans]

A video on STIs in ancient Rome would be a nice follow up to this one.

[F_C...]

Imagine archeologists uncovering a 1st edition base set shadowless Charizard from ancient Roman dig site.

[brick]

I used to think the Roman elite were out of touch, but I get the impression if modern politicians threw the plebs such a street party all we'd get is a £2 McDonald's gift card and a tin of Carling.

[PopeLando]

As soon as I saw Lucius Verus's name I was looking forward to seeing that bust with the most intricately carved curly hair and beard in existence.

[grexjr]

I love these videos because it makes history feel so much more pedestrian and real.

[WarmToast]

“Caesar’s quadruple triumph BBQ” sounds like something you’d get at Arby’s.

[MatecaCorp]

“It’s just a prank, bro”
~Elagabalus

[davidramos]

“Debauchery in the annals” sounds like a euphemism

[serialseed]

I believe the painting shown at 3:02 is actually one of Lucullus' parties, which were so so famous they coined the term Lucullan for things that are extravagant or luxurious.

[John_Fugazzi]

The paintings and illustrations were great accompaniment to the stories. It's amazing how different Marcus Aurelius and his adopted brother Lucius Verus were from each other.

[KK-qmmr]

Lucius Verus's had the best swag bags.

[QuantumHistorian]

6:46 Wasn't expecting Garret to announce he was a swinger that way, but I also can't say I'm 100% surprised

[briteness]

For many years I worked in the events industry in Washington, DC. I have seen thousands of events of all kinds. I can safely say that Washington does not hold a candle to Rome in the wild party department.

[Jesse-cxsi]

Seriously. This channel is great. And his book is damn near perfection. Highly recommended!

[joshuahunt]

7:53 Did the Romans understand that heart attacks were a thing? Or is that a modern interpretation of what the Romans would’ve just called “being scared half-to-death”?

[historyrepeat]

I can only imagine the parties Alexander would have had considering his generals could raise 70 thousand plus man armies for 40 years straight after he died…

[Christian-gyfk]

I'm always impressed by the art you use in your videos. Gives a sense of the grandeur and decadence of the era. Glad I subscribed, keep up the great work!

[gg]

"Me too, Elagabalus. Me too." 😆