The Goths, known for their involvement in overthrowing the Western Roman Empire, were believed to be ethnically pure Germans in the 19th century. However, due to their involvement in the slave trade, this belief may not hold up, and in the East, their Scandinavian origins may also be downplayed.
Historian Mike Duncan talks about the logistical challenges the Belgians faced during their revolution and how Julius Caesar was able to take advantage of the large, decentralized barbarian armies using his more centralized Roman logistical infrastructure in the Gallic Wars.
Temples required a lot of people to maintain and therefore inevitably led to population growth. The high demand for rice in these areas also meant a need for water, which furthered the need for more people to maintain the infrastructure.
The nomadic Panaan people have navigated through the jungles of southeast Asia for generations, using streams and trees to guide their way. They teach their children from a young age how to survive in the forest, with skills varying depending on gender, such as hunting, gathering, or weaving.
The concept of toughness is difficult to define, but it can be associated with the way people from certain civilizations present themselves. However, it is unclear how to measure and compare toughness between them.
This podcast talks about the Battle of the Teutoburg Forest where Rome experienced a major loss in battle against the armies of Germanic tribes due to the advantage of having taller fighters who were proportionally stronger.