How Rome Really Punished Captured Queens - and more

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Wind down tonight with a sleep story designed to calm your thoughts and ease you gently into deep rest. This 2-hour video combines the soothing crackle of a cozy fireplace with soft-spoken storytelling, weaving together tales of war and moments from history. Uncover hidden truths behind famous historical figures, explore unresolved mysteries, and ponder unforgettable events from the past — all within the tranquil glow of a flickering fire. Ideal for sleep meditation, adult relaxation, or simply falling asleep peacefully, the black screen background sets the scene for undisturbed rest. Let the gentle fireplace sounds and calming stories lull you into a serene night’s sleep. Timestamps: 00:00:33 - How Rome Really Punished Captured Queens 00:43:28 - Crime in Medieval London 01:09:56 - The Early Life of Vercingetorix (c. 82–72 BCE) 01:36:04 - The Sunken City of Thonis-Heracleion SOURCE: Roman triumph (Wikipedia) — overview of the Roman military triumph parade, including how captives and spoils of war were displayed: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roman_triumph Zenobia (Wikipedia) — article on the Palmyrene queen captured by Rome and shown in Emperor Aurelian’s triumph: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zenobia Captive-taking in the Late Roman Republic and Early Principate (White Rose eTheses) — academic thesis on Roman captive-taking practices and representation, including humiliation in triumphs: https://etheses.whiterose.ac.uk/id/eprint/29163/1/FINAL%20ECosgrave%20Captive-taking%20in%20the%20Late%20Roman%20Republic%20and%20Early%20Principate%20Historical%20Realities%20and%20Elite%20Representations.pdf How did Roman soldiers treat captured women? (Medium article) — article on the treatment of female captives in the Roman world, including imprisonment and public display: https://medium.com/@ancient.rome/how-did-roman-soldiers-treat-captured-women-9f6d71798478 Roman triumph and captives (Bryn Mawr Classical Review article) — scholarship discussing the role of captives in the triumph and how they were presented in Roman culture: https://bmcr.brynmawr.edu/2010/2010.03.52/