Origins of the ROMANS

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The Romans created the most influential civilization in world history. But who were they? This documentary delves into the amazing prehistoric origins of the Romans as an ethnic group, their rise to prominence in Italy, and how their transformation into an empire altered that identity dramatically. To support the channel and get extra content, discussion, requests, etc. https://www.patreon.com/fortressoflugh Become a channel member for unique comments You can also send me a SUPER THANKS OR Paypal donations (Greatly appreciated) https://paypal.me/FortressofLug?country.x=CA&locale.x=en_US You can find me on Twitter/X https://twitter.com/FortressLugh Facebook https://www.facebook.com/FortressofLugh Website www.fortressoflugh.com Academic papers drawn upon and used in this video include: Ancient Rome: A genetic crossroads of Europe and the Mediterranean, by Margaret L. Antonio et. al. Ancient genomes reveal structural shifts after the arrival of Steppe-related ancestry in the Italian Peninsula, by Tina Saupe et. al. Music featured in this video: Ancient Discovery - Scorewizards Ancient Civilizations - Scorewizards Ambient Darkness - Marko Maksimovic Ambient Cave - Marko Maksimovic Ethnic Flute - Orchestralis The Elder Path - Adrian von Ziegler Pantheon - Scorewizards Illyricum - Scorewizards Convivium - Adrian von Ziegler The One Who is Torn Apart - Yasunori Mitsuda Aeternitas - Adrian von Ziegler Stones of the Past - Scorewizards Arcanum - Adrian von Ziegler Ambient Water - Marko Maksimovic Ancient Discovery - Scorewizards Dawn of Wonders - Adrian von Ziegler Eastern Duduk Ambient - Orchestralis Dark Fantasy Ambient Orchestra - Rafael Krux Drums of War & Deep Om Mantra - Allen Grey Medieval Flute Chant - Orchestralis Wolf Blood - Adrian von Ziegler Celtic Soundscape -