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The True Origins of The PRAETORIAN Guard (1 of my BEST videos Ever)

Links to the previous episodes of this series: The origins of the Latins    • The Origins of The ANCIENT ROMANS - W...   The origins of the Roman navy    • The Origins of The ANCIENT ROMAN NAVY...   The origins of Roman Shields    • The True Origins of SHIELDS | Iron Ag...   Join this channel to get access to more old school Metatron videos the algorithm wouldn't prioritize!    / @metatronyt   Also if you like what I do and wish to support my work to help me make sure that I can continue to tell it how it is please consider checking out my patreon! Unboxings are Patreon exclusives!   / themetatron   The Praetorian Guard (Cohors Praetoria) was an elite unit of the Roman military that served as the personal bodyguards and intelligence service for Roman emperors. Originally established by Augustus in 27 BCE, they played a significant role in Roman history until their dissolution by Constantine I in 312 CE. Key aspects of the Praetorian Guard include: Their original function was protective - they guarded the emperor and his family, both in Rome and when traveling. They were stationed within Rome itself, unlike regular legions which were not allowed inside the city limits. Over time, they became increasingly powerful politically. Because of their proximity to the emperor and their presence in Rome, they often became kingmakers - installing and removing emperors according to their interests. For example, they assassinated Caligula in 41 CE and then proclaimed his uncle Claudius as the new emperor. The Praetorians enjoyed significant privileges compared to regular legionaries: Higher pay (about three times that of regular legionaries) Better equipment and distinctive uniforms Shorter terms of service Closer proximity to power and influence in Rome Their camp, the Castra Praetoria, was built by Sejanus (the Praetorian Prefect under Tiberius) in 23 CE on the outskirts of Rome. It served as both a military installation and a symbol of their power in the capital. The Praetorian Guard reached its height of influence during the Year of the Five Emperors (193 CE), when they actually auctioned off the imperial throne to the highest bidder, Didius Julianus. This event marked both the peak and beginning of their decline, as it demonstrated how corrupted the institution had become. Constantine I finally disbanded the Praetorian Guard in 312 CE after they supported his rival Maxentius. Their barracks were demolished, and their role was largely replaced by other imperial guard units. Despite their eventual fall, the Praetorians left a lasting impact on Roman history and became a symbol of how personal guard units can evolve into powerful political forces - a pattern that would be repeated throughout history in various empires and nations. The story of Rome begins with myth and legend, gradually emerging into historical fact through archaeological evidence and ancient writings. According to Roman tradition, Romulus and Remus, twin sons of Mars raised by a she-wolf, founded the city in 753 BC on the Palatine Hill. Though this tale is largely mythological, archaeological findings confirm human settlement in the area during this period. The early Roman settlement grew from a cluster of Latin villages into a thriving town, benefiting from its strategic location along the Tiber River. The first Romans were likely a mixture of Latins, Sabines, and Etruscans, with the Etruscan influence particularly strong during the early monarchy. The earliest Roman kings, including the semi-legendary Numa Pompilius and Servius Tullius, established many of Rome's fundamental religious and political institutions. Around 509 BC , the Romans overthrew their last king, Tarquinius Superbus, establishing the Roman Republic. This new political system featured two annually elected consuls and a senate composed of aristocratic families known as patricians. The early republic faced significant internal tensions between the patricians and the common people, or plebeians, who gradually gained political rights through centuries of social struggle. #praetorians #ancientrome #romanempire