Welcome to Invicta, the home for history documentary videos on fascinating people and places from the past. We cover all sorts of historical topics such as the war of Alexander the Great in Persia, the politics of Julius Caesar in Ancient Rome, the fashion of kings in Medieval times, and much more. Our goal is to provide education and entertainment for everyone across the world by bringing the black and white past in to living color. Our featured history documentary series include "Moments in History", "How They Did It" and "The Art of War". Subscribe so you don't miss out.
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26:15146K views · 29d ago · 26:15
Did ancient people do drugs? In this video we explore the sorts of intoxicants the people of antiquity may have taken. This primarily covers the common cases of Cannabis, Mushrooms, and Opium as well as other sources of mind-altering substances.
Topics: Cannabis · Mushrooms · Opium · Other Psychedelics · Conclusions
20:2469K views · 1mo ago · 20:24
Guest: Massive Siege Battle
In this video we take a look at the features of Total War: Shogun 2 Complete Edition. This includes the base game and all DLC such as Rise of the Samurai and Fall of the Samurai. The graphics and UI have been overhauled while controls and settings have been brought up to modern standards. In terms of gameplay there have been numerous bug fixes, you can now play as all minor factions, and mechanics like Realm Divide can be tweaked to your preference.
Topics: Shogun 2 Complete Edition · Historical Battles · Siege of Kawagoe · Battle Begins · Fight for the Outer Walls · Reinforcements
27:21380K views · 2mo ago · 27:21
Use my code INVICTA for a exclusive welcome package (for new users only). Comment what you won! Enjoy Sources “The societas publicanorum and corporate personality in Roman private law” by Geoffrey Poitras and Frederick Willeboordse ( "Competition between Public and Private Revenues in Roman Social and Political History (200–49 BC)" by James Tan “Collegia, Stability and the Vox Populi” by Steven Umbrello “Justinian.
Topics: Economic Landscape · Familia · Clientela · Collegia · Publicani · Largest Corporations
1:43:23573K views · 3mo ago · 1:43:23
In this history documentary series we will be bringing to life the True Size of the Battle of Cannae between Rome and Carthage in the midst of the Second Punic War. The simulations were made possible thanks to Unreal Engine 5 and the support of Dr. Adrian Goldsworthy.
Topics: Army Sizes · Site of Battle · Army Camps · Deployment · Roman Formation · Carthaginian Formation
31:4080K views · 3mo ago · 31:40
Topics: Deployment & Reserves · Bombardments & Army Abilities · Unit cards · Unit upgrades · Cover system · Projectile system
34:4076K views · 4mo ago · 34:40
Guest: True Size
In this history documentary we explore the True Size of the Army of Joan of Arc. This involves a review of the nature of the French Army as it entered the Hundred Years War. We cover its method of organization, equipment, and muster. The major phases of the war are then covered to highlight the changes to the military of medieval france. This includes casualties from battles like Crecy and Agincourt as well as the broader cullings of the Black Death.
Topics: French Army (c. 1300) · Hundred Years War · Rise of Joan of Arc · French Army (c. 1430) · March tp Orleans · Siege of Orleans
1:31:0236K views · 4mo ago · 1:31:02
In this documentary series we cover the history of Roman gladiators beyond the simple lense of what is commonly understood though pop culture. This includes the following segments Sources "The World of Pompeii eds." John Dobbins and Pedar Fross "Ancient Rome on Five Denarii a Day" by Peter Matyszak "Popular Culture in Ancient Rome" by Jerry Toner "Emperors and Gladiators" by Thomas Wiedemann "Life, Death, and Entertainment in the Roman Empire eds." D.S. Potter and D.J.
Topics: Rise of the Gladiators · Life of a Gladiator · Female Gladiators · Naval Battles · A Day at the Games
48:4752K views · 5mo ago · 48:47
Chronicles: Medieval is a new RPG sandbox game with an ambitious goal of merging Total War and Bannerlord 2! We cover all the details in this video from the studio, the timeline, the design philosophy, the setting, the campaign gameplay, and the battles.
Topics: Game Overview · Design Philosophy · The Setting (Map, Environment) · Campaign Gameplay · Battle Gameplay
40:56238K views · 5mo ago · 40:56
A Warhammer 40k lore documentary on the True Size of a Armageddon Steel Legion! We continue to explore the true size of armies in Warhammer 40,000. This particular episode focuses on the combined arms formations of an Armageddon Steel Legion. We begin with a review of the history of the planet of Armageddon which stretches back to the War of the Beast and the years of the Imperial Great Crusade.
Topics: History of Armageddon · The Steel Legion · Typial Soldier · Infantry · Company Support · Light Vehicles
15:01123K views · 5mo ago · 15:01
New gameplay reveal for Total War: Warhammer 40,000 from the PC Games Show. It provides more views of the campaign map and battlefields. The battle gameplay shows off the unit types, the cards, and the cover system. Source video here
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1:55:0440K views · 5mo ago · 1:55:04
The last days of the Roman Republic. In this discussion we continue our explanation for the fall of the Republic and its turn to Empire. In the prior discussion ( we looked at the root causes of the issues plagueing the Republic. Now we trace the dominoes as they fall into collapse.
Topics: The Social War · Marius vs Sulla · Catiline Conspiracy · The First Triumvirate · Caesar's Civil War · Second Triumvirate
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19:24107K views · 6mo ago · 19:24
Guest: Unit Roster Reveal
Unit rosters have been revealed for Total War: Medieval 3. The latest live stream and blog post go over the design philosophy behind unit rosters in the game. This involves 4 main categories of troop types: Cultural group, Faction bloc, culture, and faction. We go over the nuances of this design philosophy and the reveal of the Holy Roman Empire faction.
Topics: Design Approach · Generic Unit Roster · HRE Unit Roster · HRE Units · Q&A
19:1787K views · 6mo ago · 19:17
Creative Assembly has announced it will be updating its old historical titles starting with Total War: Rome 2. This was just announced in their "show and tell" livestream with more details on the blog.
Topics: Back Catalog Plan · Rome 2 Pantheon Update · Impact to mods · Battle Update · Visual Update · Campaign Update
34:45131K views · 6mo ago · 34:45
Guest: Royal Huscarls DOCUMENTARY
The Units of History series is dedicated to highlighting the fighting forces of civilizations across the world. In this episode we turn to the medieval north and the Huscarls who stood as the best of the best of a Viking's warhost. However researching their history proves difficult due to a lack of contemporary sources.
Topics: Origins · Equipment · Training · Organization · Service History · Battle of Stamford Bridge
32:4529K views · 7mo ago · 32:45
Guests: Aztec City Builder, Let's Play Tlatoani
Tlatoani is an Aztec city builder game out now! Dive in here I've had my eyes on this game since early alpha over a year ago and am happy to help usher in its full release! Give rise to wonders of the Aztec Civilization as you build your own magnificent metropolis in this ancient city builder. From humble beginnings build, trade, manage and conquer to become Tlatoani (Emperor).
Topics: Overview · Gameplay Overview · Starting from scratch · City Expansion · Late Game
24:33103K views · 7mo ago · 24:33
History documentary on weapons control in ancient Rome. Thanks to Flexispot! Use my code “JPBF” to get an extra $20 OFF on any of the products below FlexiSpot Kana Japanese Joinery Bed FlexiSpot U3 Hybrid Mattress Kana Underbed Drawer
Topics: The Pomerium · Weapons Control in Rome · Exceptions for Triumphs · Exceptions for Gladiators · Zero Tolerance for Slaves · Civil War Violence
1:24:0569K views · 7mo ago · 1:24:05
How did Rome lose its Republic? Join Heroes of History now using my link and enter code INVICTA to get a head start against AnubisAvailable only for new players! In this history documentary we explore the fall of the Roman Republic. Its a story of forever wars, exploding wealth gaps, monopolies, populism, and tyrants. But the entire tale stretches out over many centuries.
Topics: Summary · When to Begin? · Rome's Republic · History (509-201 BC) · History (201-31 BC) · Rome's Forever Wars
2:00:12624K views · 8mo ago · 2:00:12
Guest: Rome's Stalingrad
In this series we cover the climactic finale of the Punic Wars between Rome and Carthage. In this Third Punic War, Rome commits itself to the complete destruction of its african rival. But what had initially seemed like an easy victory would ultimately devolve into the longest, most brutal siege in Roman history.
Topics: Third Punic War · Siege of Carthage · Rise of Scipio Aemelianus · Scipio's Trial by Fire · Last Hope of Carthage · Fall of Carthage
35:17122K views · 8mo ago · 35:17
Medieval 3 siege gamplay reveal! Massive battles with multiple layers, playable towers, deployable fortifications, and stormable keeps! In this video we take a look at CA's latest blog post where more game details are revealed as well as the latest livestream in which they present all new Medieval 3 gamplay. Best of all we get confirmation that they will be implementing my proposal for unit cohesion.
Topics: Vision for Battles · COHESION! · Vision for Sieges · City Creation Tool · Wall Builder Tool · Gameplay - Wall Assault
24:31282K views · 8mo ago · 24:31
History documentary on the 191 BC Battle of Thermopylae between Rome and the Seleucids. Compare HYS accounts with Bankrate We continue our series on the Roman Seleucid War. Taking place in the late 2nd century BC, this conflict saw the great powers of the east and west come to blows over the battlegrounds of Greece. In episode 01 we covered the lead up to the war which drew in the Romans and the Seleucids. Now we follow the unfolding carnage of their campaigns.
Topics: Seleukids Wade In · First Blood · Rome Mobilizes · Diplomatic Manuevers · Antiochus on the Offensive · Fortifying Thermopylae
29:12159K views · 9mo ago · 29:12
In this history documentary we seek to answer how far to the east did the Romans go? In previous episodes we covered the preceding links between the east and west which had been formed. Now we follow Roman traders into India, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, China, and beyond!
Topics: East-West Relations · The State of India · Journey to India · Arrival in India · Romans in India · Indo-Roman Trade
26:03100K views · 10mo ago · 26:03
In this lore documentary we enter the realm of the Halo universe. Here we begin with a look at the UNSC's most powerful asset in the defense against the Covenant, the MAC Orbital Weapons Platform. For context we cover the broad context for such platforms which can range in shape and size. The largest among them are the Moncton and the Erod class platforms which host capital class Magnetic Accelerator Platforms.
Topics: Types of Orbital Platforms · Shooting · Moncton Class (MAC) · Erod Class (Super MAC) · OWP Organization · Cairo Station
36:3959K views · 10mo ago · 36:39
A new proposed "Unit Cohesion" mechanic for Total War: Medieval 3. With the War Core engine and the early development stage of the game, I figured it was time to open a discussion on how to improve historical combat for Total War. Link to presentation
Topics: Current Problems · Cohesion · Reworked Units · Cohesion in Practice · Micro-Cohesion · Macro-Cohesion
21:58178K views · 10mo ago · 21:58
Guest: Forgotten Wars
In this series we will explore the history of Rome's first war in the east. Coming off the heels of it's great victory against Carthage in the west, Rome was now set to take on the reigning champion of the east in the form of the Seleucid Empire. What followed would be a sprawling war which initially began in the lands of Greece. Here the Romans fought across the landscapes of Sparta and Thermopylae before eventually spilling out into Anatolia.
Topics: Context · Buffer States · A Wrench in the Works · Problematic Greeks · Aitolia Chooses Violence
26:1386K views · 10mo ago · 26:13
The siege of Carthage culminates in a brutal last stand! Play War Thunder now with my links, and get a massive, free bonus pack including vehicles, boosters and more on PC and consoles: | Mobile In this series we have been following the dramatic unfolding of the Siege of Carthage in the Third Punic War. In prior episodes we covered the outbreak of the final war between Rome and Carthage.
Topics: Breakthrough · Final Assault · Attack on the Byrsa · Fall of Carthage · This is the End · Scipio's Lament
22:32203K views · 11mo ago · 22:32
Recap of the Total War: Medieval 3 developer livestream which introduces the new campaign map, region system, population mechanics, and wealth!
Topics: Campaign Map · Region System · Hand Place Buildings · Construction · Population · Wealth and Taxation
25:17246K views · 11mo ago · 25:17
Play World of Warships ( and use our invite code to claim a free Tier IX ship, complete with two permanent camouflages and two Santa’s Gift containers! A Warhammer 40k lore documentary on the True Size of a Krieg Armored Korp!
Topics: Krieg Armored Korp · Hades Breaching Drill · Gorgon Heavy Transport · Crassus Heavy Transport · Chimera APC · Hellhound
22:1197K views · 11mo ago · 22:11
New campaign map details for Total War: Warhammer 40,000! GamesRadar and Gamestar have revealed more when it comes to the scale of the game with a new Galactic level overmap that will create a dynamic and persistent overworld to link together campaigns. We also go over more details on the specific campaign modes, battle details, and the army painter system.
Topics: Overview · Galactic Map · Campaign Map · Planet Map · Fleets · Cover System
22:25160K views · 11mo ago · 22:25
Total War: Warhammer 40,000 has officially been announced! We dive into all the details which have been announced so far. You can watch the official Total War trailer here CA blog post
Topics: Overview · Battle Gameplay · Campaign Gameplay · Blog Details · Final Thoughts
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19:3261K views · 11mo ago · 19:32
Guest: Carthage's Last Hope
In this series we have been following the dramatic unfolding of the Siege of Carthage in the Third Punic War. In prior episodes we covered the outbreak of the final war between Rome and Carthage. This involved the invasion of Africa and the numerous failed attempts by Roman commanders to take the enemy capital. In this episode we cover the latest attempt by Scipio Aemelianus who had been hailed as a hero of the war and was the most trusted to finish the job.
Topics: Naval Battle · Battle for the Harbor · Battle for the Countryside · Final Assault
18:47192K views · 11mo ago · 18:47
Guest: All Details Revealed
Total War: Medieval 3 has officially been announced! We dive into all the details which have been announced so far. You can watch the official Total War showcase here
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17:1972K views · 11mo ago · 17:19
Guest: Rome Entombs Carthage
FlexiSpot E7 Pro standing desk: USA: CAN Flexispot Black Friday Page In this series we cover the Siege of Carthage during the Third Punic War. In prior episodes we covered the outbreak of the final war between Rome and Carthage. This involved the invasion of Africa and the numerous failed attempts by Roman commanders to take the enemy capital.
Topics: Assault on the Megara · Carthage Responds · Besieged by Land · Beseiged by Sea · Counter Attack
40:10216K views · 12mo ago · 40:10
Guest: Genoese Crossbowmen DOCUMENTARY
We continue our series on the most famous Units of History with a deep dive on the Genoese Crossbowmen. This begins with the historical origins of both the crossbow and the city state of Genoa. We then see how these two came together to form the first of the Genoese Crossbowmen. We then trace their development over the Medieval era across the Crusades, the 100 Years War, the Renaissance, and more.
Topics: Origin of the Crossbow · Rise of Genoa · Equipment · Organization · Training · Tactics
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20:4093K views · 1y ago · 20:40
In part 1 of this series we covered the opening stage of the Third Punic War. In part 2 we covered the ensuing Siege of Carthage as the legions descended on Africa to take the city by force. Yet while they thought it would be a simple affair, what followed would be a brutal siege that dragged on for nearly 4 years. This would begin with a combined land and sea assault against the triple walls of Carthage.
Topics: Rise of Scipio · Change in Leadership · Scipio for Consul · Sudden Breakthrough · Rescue Mission · Reforming the Army
21:05130K views · 1y ago · 21:05
The Siege of Carthage kicks off with a mass assault by land and sea! TMNT have arrived in RAID! Join Leonardo, Donatello, Raphael, Michelangelo, April & Shredder in the ultimate crossover event 1 - Epic Tagoar from the start 2 - Epic Fayne after reaching level 15 ⌛Kick off your collection with 6 TMNT Champions — just log in for 7 days before October 30
Topics: Third Punic War · Carthage Prepares · Defenses of Carthage · The Siege Begins · Third Assault · Breaching the Walls
26:15202K views · 1y ago · 26:15
In part 1 of this series we set the stage for the final climactic showdown between Rome and Carthage. This involves a recap of the preceding First Punic War and Second Punic War which had ultimately seen the Romans emerge victorious. We then see how both sides navigated their way through the following interbellum years. For Carthage this largely meant upheavals at home as it attempted to stave off internal and external pressures.
Topics: The Punic Wars · A Defeated Carthage · A Victorious Rome · Spark of War · Declaration of War · Roman Invasion
29:56175K views · 1y ago · 29:56
History documentary on the samurai navies of medieval Japan (c. 1600). Pre-Order Europa Universalis V In the True Size series we model ancient militaries to scale with 3D simulations in Unreal Engine 5. Our prior episode on Japan explored the True Size of a Samurai army of the Sengoku Jidai ( In this episode we now turn to the seas to see what navies of the era were like.
Topics: Naval History · Ship Construction · Ship Types · Fleet Formations · Combat Tactics · Mori vs Oda Fleets
▶️ Mentioned videos: In this episode we turn to the seas to see what navies of the era were like
55:32408K views · 1y ago · 55:32
In this history documentary series we bring to life the True Size of the Battle of Cannae between Rome and Carthage in the midst of the Second Punic War. The simulations were made possible thanks to Unreal Engine 5 and the support of Dr. Adrian Goldsworthy.
Topics: Deployment · Skirmisher Battle · Cavalry Battle (West) · Cavalry Battle (East) · Infantry Advance · Terrain Issues
21:05261K views · 1y ago · 21:05
Guest: First Contact DOCUMENTARY
During the ensuing centuries, Alexander's successor states would vie for control of his domains which increasingly involved exchanges with India. From this period are recorded several works on the sub continent which cover its geography, plants, animals, people, culture, government, history, and people. This gives us a unique glimpse into the Mauryan Empire of the 2nd century BC.
Topics: Greeks in India · Descriptions of India · Indo-Roman Relations · Indians in Rome · Impact of Indian Trade
42:12304K views · 1y ago · 42:12
Lore documentary on the organization of a Space Marine Chapter! You can manage your own business with all-in-one tools on Odoo In this series we bring to life the True Size of a codex compliant Space Marine Chapter of the 41st millenium. To do so we explore the general history of the Space Marines from the Horus Heresy to the Second Founding and how the Codex Astartes came to be.
Topics: Background · General Organization · Recruitment · 10th Company (Scout) · 9th Company (Devastator) · 8th Company (Assault)
32:42261K views · 1y ago · 32:42
In this history documentary we seek to bring to life the army of the First Crusade. Contemporary accounts report incredibly high figures on the order of 600,000 men with claims that the army would have numbered in the millions had everyone made it to the holy land. But just how much can we trust these claims.
Topics: Context · Preparations · Soldiers · Typical Organization · Crusade Organization · Reconstruction
22:35518K views · 1y ago · 22:35
Lore documentary on the Shipyards of the Imperial Navy! You can manage your own business with all-in-one tools on Odoo In this Warhammer 40,000 lore documentary series we will be exploring the True Size of the Imperial Navy of the 41st millennium. In our first episode we looked at the overall naval hierarchy, the ship classes, and a typical ship section.
Topics: Fleet Size · Construction Steps · Naval Shipyards · Small Shipyards · Medium Shipyards · Large Shipyards
47:15429K views · 1y ago · 47:15
In this history documentary series we will be bringing to life the True Size of the Battle of Cannae between Rome and Carthage in the midst of the Second Punic War. The simulations were made possible thanks to Unreal Engine 5 and the support of Dr. Adrian Goldsworthy.
Topics: Army Sizes · Site of Battle · Army Camps · Deployment · Roman Formation · Carthaginian Formation
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22:181.6M views · 1y ago · 22:18
In this Warhammer 40,000 lore documentary series we will be exploring the True Size of the Imperial Navy of the 41st millenium. In this first episode we look at the overall naval hierarchy, the ship classes, and a typical ship section. This includes everything from the smallest attack craft to Destroyers, Frigates, Battleships, and even Gloriana class flagships.
Topics: Fleet Hierarchy · Typical Ship Section · Ship Classes · Escort Class · Cruiser Class · Battleship Class
32:13727K views · 1y ago · 32:13
Sources "A Latin inscription from South Arabia" by Carl Phillips ( "The Chronology of Roman Trade in the Indian Ocean from Augustus to Early Third Century CE" by Matthew Cobb "Geography, Book XVI, Chapter IV" by Strabo
Topics: Measuring Remoteness · The Discovery · Background on the region’s geography · Background on the region’s history · Origins of the outpost · A journey to the outpost
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19:32270K views · 1y ago · 19:32
Sources “Bankers’ guilds and the Roman monetary system” by Koenraad Verboven "Banking and Business in the Roman World" by J. Andreau "The Bankers of Puteoli: Finance, Trade and Industry in the Roman World" by D. Jones "The Monetary Systems of the Greeks and Romans" by W. V. Harris
Topics: Origins of Banking · Private Banks · Fall of Banking · Lower Class Banking · Middle Class Banking · Upper Class Banking
37:00650K views · 1y ago · 37:00
Lore documentary on the Tyranid siege of a Hive City using Bio-Titans! Lead your own hive mind to conquer the galaxy with the latest Stellaris DLC, BioGenesis In this series we have been tracing the unfolding Tyranid invasion of a fringe imperial planet. Prior episodes covered the vanguard and early assault phases of the attack. Now we have reached the culmination of the Hive Mind's campaign with an assault upon the planet's Hive Cities.
Topics: Invasion Recap · Hive City · The Defenses · Tyranid Assault · Tyrannofex · Tank Battle
1:14:56278K views · 1y ago · 1:14:56
In this live history documentary we join Roman soldiers as they take up their watch along the fortified border of the Rhine frontier. We begin with a brief introduction to the Roman Limes which was composed of a network of forts, walls, and outposts. These allowed the Roman army to effectively control hundreds of miles with just a few men. But the key to this system was information with which to properly react to events along the frontier.
Topics: Roman Fort · Watchtower Duty · Scout Mission · Letters Home · Time Off
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