This episode discusses the dilemma faced by followers of Ambiorix as to whether or not to rebel against the Romans, weighing high-minded causes against the risk of failure and the high chances of losing everything that matters to them, as well as the fate of Ambiorix and his tribe at the hands of Caesar.
Historian Niall Ferguson discusses the delicate balance of democracy, the impact of individual actions, and the importance of both the "I" and "we" focus in society to maintain a balance of power.
This episode of Up First covers the latest details on the tragic discovery of migrants in a train car, teacher shortages in the US, parliamentary protests in India, and a deadly tornado in Mississippi.
The Gallic Wars led by Julius Caesar have been often noted for the logistical and strategic challenges it posed. However, modern day historians have compared the migration of 350,000 people to a music festival and suggest that smaller groups may have carried their belongings on their backs for a slower migration process.
Caesar's only eyewitness account of the battle of Alesia is biased, but he accurately portrays the dangerousness of the situation. Caesar and his cavalry defeat the Gauls and turn the tide of the battle, forcing the enemy to head back uphill dejectedly.
The speaker argues that it is crucial for citizens to have a right to defend themselves with guns to prevent any government from having too much power and potentially harming its citizens. However, he also notes the challenge of defending this right without being labeled as a conservative or conspiracy theorist.