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

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

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

Aug 2024

The Fall of Roman Britain

By 410 AD, over 450 years after Julius Caesar first landed on its shores, the Romans had formally withdrawn from Britain. Burdened by military threats and political upheaval on the continent, the empire began to contract in on itself. The Romano-Britons were left to fend for them ... Show More

36m 10s

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

Feb 2025

Introducing History's Greatest Battles | New Podcast

Vicious civil wars. Gruelling sieges. Rebellious provinces, galling betrayals and tribes seeking revenge… Join us for the first series of History’s Greatest Battles, where we’re heading back to the Roman empire. Emily Briffett is joined by historian Dr Adrian Goldsworthy to look ... Show More

1m 15s

Jul 2024

The Roman Conquest of Italy

At the beginning of the 4th century BC, Rome was still not the dominant force in Latium, the small region surrounding the city; by the end of that century, Rome was the dominant power in all of Italy. How did that happen? The answer lies not so much in conquest as cooperation.Pat ... Show More

42m 6s

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

Mar 2025

Wolfmen and amazons: why did the Greeks and Romans demonise their neighbours?

Fearsome Amazons. Men who turned into wolves. Tribes who never grew old. Ancient Greek and Roman sources are packed with extraordinary descriptions of the peoples living beyond their borders. Speaking to Spencer Mizen, Dr Owen Rees explores these classical superpowers' sense of c ... Show More

38 m

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