Join this channel to get early access to episodes, ad-free watching, and priority access to our live events: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUYK0BJZF3yNb2fw1EdAXUQ/join What shocking, unprecedented act did Sulla commit with his legions after having his ambitions frustrated once more by his bitter rival, the tribune Marius? How did Marius escape capture and death? And, would Marius retaliate…? Join Tom and Dominic as they unfold the mounting rivalry between two Roman generals - Marius and Sulla - as they battle for ultimate control of the empire, and Sulla takes a fateful step that will change the fate of the Republic forever…. Twitter: @TheRestHistory @holland_tom @dcsandbrook Social channels: https://www.instagram.com/theresthistory/ https://www.tiktok.com/@theresthistory https://x.com/TheRestHistory https://bsky.app/profile/theresthistory.bsky.social https://www.threads.com/@theresthistory 0:00 Sulla: The First Roman General to March on Rome 4:31 Marius Seizes Sulla’s Command 11:47 Sulla Marches on Rome 19:50 Mithridates: Rome’s Great Enemy in the East 23:25 The Massacre of the Romans in Asia 26:46 Athens Revolts Against Rome 30:34 Rome’s Generals Become Warlords 34:38 Pressure 35:46 Marius: Fugitive and Outlaw 41:02 Rome Descends Into Political Violence 45:13 Marius Raises a Private Army 48:15 Marius Returns to Rome 49:06 Marius’s Seventh Consulship and Death 51:44 Sulla Goes to War in Greece 53:40 The Siege of Athens 56:59 Sulla Storms Athens 59:51 Sulla Faces Mithridates’ Army 1:00:48 Sulla Makes Peace with Mithridates 1:03:33 Sulla’s Revenge on Athens 1:04:58 Rome’s First Civil War Looms Video Editor: Jack Meek, Harry Swan & Adam Thornton Social Producer: Harry Balden Producers: Aaliyah Akude & Tabby Syrett Senior Producer: Callum Hill Executive Producer: Dom Johnson Head of Digital & Social: Sam Oakley