Jul 5

UPDATE ON NEXT SEASON - THE DARK AGES

Apologies for the long radio silence, I’ve been busy with other projects but now I want to update you on the next and final season in this podcast which I’m super excited about because it will cover what I regard as one of the most fascinating parts of the story of the fall of th ... Show More

4m 10s

Apr 19

The Fall of the Roman Empire Episode 114 "The Missing Link"

Why did Arabia rise so rapidly in the seventh century AD to become the dominant global superpower? In this episode, we look at a fascinating new theory.For a free ebook, maps and blogs check out my website nickholmesauthor.com Find my latest book, Justinian's Empire, on Amaz ... Show More

22m 11s

Apr 5

The Fall of the Roman Empire Episode 113 "Byzantium's Greatest Victory"

The Arab siege of Constantinople in 717/718 was one of the greatest turning points in all of history. Discover why in this episode.For a free ebook, maps and blogs check out my website nickholmesauthor.comFind my latest book, Justinian's Empire, on Amazon.com and Amazon.co.uk. Fo ... Show More

24m 15s

Dec 2024

The Roman Caesars' Guide to Ruling

The Roman caesars were the rulers of the Roman Empire, beginning in 27 BC with Julius Caesar’s heir Augustus, from whom subsequent caesars took their name, and lasting until around the fall of the Western Empire in 476 AD. The caesars transitioned the Roman Republic to autocratic ... Show More

57m 14s

Oct 2023

How the Roman Republic Became the Roman Empire

The Roman Republic existed for almost 500 years. The Romane Empire then existed for almost another 500 years. The two institutions had a great deal in common, but they radically differed in how Rome was administered. The Republic was set up explicitly to prevent the rule of a sin ... Show More

13m 27s

Jan 2018

092 The Story of Rome & Other Fairytales (Free)

The ideas attributed to ancient Rome have shaped much of western life and governance in the modern age. How is that we have no reliable historic account of the founding of Rome or how it became the Vatican? Maybe the sky can tell us –

1h 6m

Sep 2024

Love, Betrayal, and the Battle for Rome (Replay)

HISTORY This Week returns with new episodes starting September 16th! In the meantime, listen to a favorite classic from the archives. September 2, 31 BCE. Two camps prepare for battle off the coast of Greece. On one side is Octavian, Julius Caesar’s heir apparent. On the other, M ... Show More

44m 48s

May 3

When Exactly Did the Roman Empire Fall? (Encore)

The Roman Empire was one of the greatest empires in the ancient world. It left us a host of languages based on Latin, as well as many cultural institutions which still exist. While the Roman Empire is gone, when exactly did it cease to exist? Learn more about exactly when the R ... Show More

14m 15s

Jul 2024

What Actually Destroyed the Roman Empire

If you're a man, you've probably thought about the Roman Empire. You've probably thought about it a couple times today! But what really destroyed the Roman Empire? Join us for a podcast on the true killer of one the world's largest empires! Pastor Mark's first-ever book on manhoo ... Show More

5m 36s

May 19

Emperor Diocletian

In the middle of the Third Century, things were looking really bad for the Roman Empire. This period was marked by civil war, economic collapse, foreign invasions, and a rapid succession of emperors, often military usurpers, most of whom died violently. If things had gone just a ... Show More

16m 29s

Oct 2024

Is America collapsing like Ancient Rome?

What can ancient Rome teach us about American democracy?The Roman Republic fell for a lot of reasons: The state became too big and chaotic; the influence of money and private interests corrupted public institutions; and social and economic inequalities became so large that citize ... Show More

49m 55s

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