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HD Art Package: What Was Roman Sci-Fi and Literature Like?

Hooray, the HD Art package for the Roman Reading documentary is now available for download! Enjoy :D

How They Did It- Roman Books: Sci-Fi, Comedy, and More

NEW VIDEO: What Did They Read? Roman Sci-Fi, Adventure, and Comedy (ft. Daniel Greene) 

In this documentary, we teamed up with Daniel Greene to discuss what literature was like in the Roman era. We begin with a discussion of who might even be able to read at this time. Such literacy rates were higher than you might imagine, though there vary in estimates. Naturally, this would hav...

Channel Update: Patreon Revamp

New Video: Channel Update

After ten years of being on YouTube, it's time for an update from the owner of Invicta, Julien! Watch the newest video to see what's up now and the future of our channel and Patreon.

Thank you for your support! If you haven't done so already, make sure to join our Discord server and start chatting about the other videos we've released. :-)

[Teaser] Did the Romans Read?

Here's a preview of our upcoming video Did the Romans Read?, a video collaboration with Daniel Greene!

Introduction:

Contrary to popular belief, the ancient world was not as primitive and illiterate as we make it out to be. In fact, as we explore the Roman period we uncover a surprisingly rich landscape of literature filled wit...

2022-06-06 13:46:09 +0000 UTC View Post

[HD Art Package] Units of Dune: The Sardaukar

Here's the latest HD art package for the Sardaukar documentary and it's so awesome. Enjoy!

Units of Dune: The Sardaukar

Happy Friday, new video! 

In this Units of Dune documentary, we explore the history of the most legendary fighters of the known universe, the Sardaukar warriors!

Enjoy :-)

Magazine subscription offer

Hello and happy June, Patrons!

Not only do we have a bunch of documentaries planned for the month of June (and I mean, a bunch), but I wanted to share an exclusive tier reward. Consuls and Princeps patrons are eligible to receive a free magazine subscription produced by Karwansaray Publishers.

Karwansaray Publishers specialize in history books and magazines, covering an array of topics from lea...

[HD Art Package] How They Did It: Growing up Byzantine

I had fun putting this HD art package together, making sure to give variety between the desktop and mobile backgrounds. Enjoy! :-D

How They Did It: Growing up Byzantine

Happy, happy Sunday! I'm happy to present the newest installment of How They Did It: Growing up Byzantine. I really enjoy studying the lives of everyday people in antiquity and it makes me appreciate what we have now. Enjoy!

And yes, today is the anniversary of the fall of the Byzantine Empire, 29 May 1453. So, you really should watch this today ;)

[HD Art Package] Sassanid Horse Archers

Here is the latest art package for Sassanid Horse Archers. Enjoy :)

Sassanid Horse Archers

In this video, we explore the rich history of the Sassanid Horse Archers. The horse archers of the East were known far and wide as masters of their craft whose coming struck fear into the hearts of their foes. Yet, while Western sources convey what it was like to be on the receiving end of such attacks, they say little about the faceless hordes which assailed them from a distance.

Check out the new end credits. ;)

[Teaser] Growing up Byzantine (early script)

Here's a teaser of an early version of the script for our upcoming documentary Growing up  Byzantine. Sassanid Horse Archers will be premiering soon. Until then, enjoy this early preview of our upcoming video!

Introduction

We all want to know how our ancestors lived, how they loved, what they thought, what they ate, even simple mundane things like how they washed clothes or how they counted time to...

2022-05-23 17:45:57 +0000 UTC View Post

Roman Legions vs Russian Army: Logistics, Training, and Corruption

Our latest video examines and compares the Roman & Russian military. Although not directly comparable, there are many parallels to be drawn with regards to general trends. Each section of the video is dedicated to exploring these relative comparisons which can help with the Ukraine War Explained.

The discussion is preempted by a necessary focus on the human cost of war, which should be kept in mind in all studies of military history.

Watch it now! 

[Teaser] Sassanid Horse Archers

Here's a snippet of the script and preview image for our upcoming documentary, Units of History: Sassanid Horse Archers. Enjoy!

Intro

The horse archers of the east were known far and wide as masters of their craft whose coming struck fear into the hearts of their foes. Yet while western sources can certainly tell us what it was like to be on the receiving end of such attacks, they prove far less...

2022-05-12 19:41:36 +0000 UTC View Post

[HD Art Package] Deadly Moments: The Aftermath of Carrhae

Here is the latest HD art package. Enjoy :)

Deadly Moments: The Aftermath of Carrhae

Here it is, the debut of Deadly Moments: Aftermath of Carrhae video. Enjoy!

The Battle of Carrhae was one of Rome’s greatest military disasters. Justifiably, most retellings of this important event focus their energy explaining the various factors which led to defeat and discuss the consequences of its fallout. In this video, we walk a mile in the sandals of the doomed Roman army in the Aftermath of Carrhae.

Patreon update & other exciting business

I wanted to share some updates and other planned campaigns and events coming up later this month and over the summer.

TLDR: new Patron tier benefits, Patreon relaunch, and behind-the-scenes video release

I am excited to announce that we're launching our Patreon & YouTube Channel Revamp video later this month. We'll also be releasing behind-the-scenes videos featuring the creators behind Invicta, such as the channel owner, voice narrator, art a...

[Teaser] Deadly Moments: The Aftermath of Carrhae

I'm pretty stoked about the upcoming premiere of Deadly Moments: The Aftermath of Carrhae and wanted to share some art and a bit of the script (for some context). Enjoy :-)

Swarms of Parthians began appearing on the horizon. Plutarch claims that the spectacle of their return was made all the more horrifying by a rider who bore the severed head of Publius in full view of the Roman army.

This must have dealt an incredible blow to the morale of the legions ...

2022-05-05 20:58:43 +0000 UTC View Post

[Teaser] Deadly Moments: The Aftermath of Carrhae

I wanted to share some upcoming art and a quick script teaser for our upcoming Deadly Moments episode on the The Aftermath of Carrhae, debuting later this week.

The Battle

A quick recap for how we got here. In 53 BC, General Marcus Licinius Crassus led an invasion into Parthia by way of Syria. Crossing the Euphrates, he brought with him some 28,000 legionaries, 4,000 light infantry, and 4,000 cavalry. Near the town of Carrhae he was met ...

2022-05-02 19:30:51 +0000 UTC View Post

[HD Art Package] Units of History - the Druzhina, Knights of the Kievan Rus

Here is the art package for our newest video on the Druzhina. Enjoy!

Units of History: The Druzhina- Knights of the Kievan Rus

Happy Saturday!

The newest Invicta documentary explores the origins of the elite knights from the Rus domains, known as the Druzhina. They were the closest companions of Princes, who developed as a complex and institutionalized military unit as the land of the Kievan Rus became more organized.

Enjoy!

[Teaser] Units of History: Druzhina

I first want to give a warm welcome to our newest patrons: hello, and thanks for joining our Patreon! If you haven't already, you can access to our Discord server by clicking here. We'll be starting the next installment of "What If Caesar Survives" soon so be on the look out for that.

I want to share a snippet of the script for our upcoming documentary on the Druzhina: Companions of the Grand Prince 2022-04-21 15:43:14 +0000 UTC View Post