Discover the remarkable journey of Arminius, a prince from the Cherusci tribe in Germania, who played a pivotal role in resisting Roman expansion during the 1st century AD. Raised and educated in Rome, Arminius achieved the rank of equites, earning Roman citizenship and mingling with the elite. Despite his elevated status, he remained loyal to his Germanic roots. As a Roman army officer, he orchestrated a historic revolt in the Teutoburg Forest, leading to a decisive battle that halted Roman advances into Germania. This victory reshaped history and established Arminius as a symbol of resistance and national pride among the Germanic peoples.

00:00: Introduction
02:14: Early Life & Service to Rome
04:07: Arminius Betrays Rome
07:07: Battle of the Teutoburg Forest
10:21: The Roman's Strike Back
13:51: Death & Legacy

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