We've asked ancient historian and archaeologist Dr. Simon Elliott to answer the most googled questions about the roman empire. 00:00 - Intro 00:42 - When was the Roman Republic? 01:22 - Who ruled the Roman Republic? 02:04 - How healthy were people in the Roman Republic? 04:07 - How big was the Roman Republic? 06:17 - How did the Roman Republic expand? 06:53 - Did the Roman Republic have gladiators? 07:37 - Who were the Roman Republic’s biggest rivals? 08:36 - What was the triumvirate? 09:32 - What were the Punic Wars? 11:14 - Did the Roman Republic fight against elephants? 12:39 - How did Caesar get his name? 14:26 - Was Spartacus a real person? 15:59 - How did elections work in the Roman Republic? 17:11 - How did Julius Caesar come to power? 19:06 - Was Julius Caesar better than Pompey? 20:02 - What were the Optimates and Popularists? 21:20 - Why did the Roman Republic end? 22:19 - Why did Julius Caesar change the calendar? 23:09 - Why was Julius Caesar assassinated? 24:08 - What did SPQR stand for? 24:47 - Was the Roman Republic ever restored? 25:49 - Conclusion Discover the past on History Hit with ad-free exclusive podcasts and documentaries released weekly presented by world renowned historians Dan Snow, Suzannah Lipscomb, Lucy Worsely, Mary Beard and more. Watch, listen and read history wherever you are, whenever you want it. Available on all devices: Apple TV, Amazon Prime Video, Android TV, Samsung Smart TV, Roku, Xbox, Chromecast, and iOs & Android. We're offering a special discount to History Hit for our subscribers, get 50% off your first 3 months with code YOUTUBE: https://www.historyhit.com/subscription/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=YouTube2024 #historyhit #romanhistory #ancienthistory