What If Sulla Executed the Young Julius Caesar?

In 82 BCE, the dictator Sulla ordered the execution of an 18-year-old Julius Caesar, nearly extinguishing the future Roman Empire before it ever began. What if the Roman Republic never saw Caesar cross the Rubicon? In this alternate timeline, sparing Caesar was never an option. Without his political genius to balance Rome's corrupt elites, Pompey the Great and Crassus turn the capital into a violent mafia state, while a terrifying Germanic super-state rises unchecked in Gaul. Enjoying the journey down these alternate timelines? If you'd like to support the channel, you can use the "Super Thanks" button above. Every contribution, no matter the size, helps me dedicate more time to researching and creating these historical deep dives. Thank you for being here!😊 #juliuscaesar #ancientrome #alternatehistory #romanhistory #romanempire Subscribe for more videos like this: https://youtube.com/@PivotPointHistory01?sub_confirmation=1 Watch the Full Roman Empire Playlist Here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-8EUTAKSGV6KA78ZQ7AjGMVqtk41X6N0 Share this Video: https://youtu.be/qlXQ9WVvefc Note: All Illustrative visuals and voice-overs for this channel are created using AI tech. However, every script is the product of 100% original human research, writing, and historical analysis.