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 Roman Empire fell and if such a thing even makes sense on this episode of Ever ... Show More
Today
The Dangers of Weightlessness and Its Solutions
The human body was built for gravity. Take it away, and bones weaken, muscles shrink, fluids shift, and even vision can change. For astronauts spending months in orbit, zero gravity isn’t just strange; it is one of the greatest obstacles to living and working in space. Yet there ... Show More
15m 21s
Yesterday
The Kentucky Cave Wars: The Strange Fight Beneath Mammoth Cave
In the early 20th century, the caves of Kentucky became the center of a bitter underground gold rush. At the heart of it all was Mammoth Cave, a prize so valuable that men risked their fortunes, their reputations, and even their lives to control a piece of it. The struggle eventu ... Show More
14m 32s
Jun 27
Mountain Men: America’s First Frontier Legends
Tell me your favorite episode for the 6th anniversary show! Before cowboys became the symbol of the American West, there were the mountain men. They crossed unmapped passes, trapped beavers in icy streams, lived among Native peoples, and helped open the way for the great migratio ... Show More
14m 4s
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, Ma ... Show More
37m 48s
Aug 2024
The Fall of Roman Britain
<p>By 410 AD, over 450 years after Julius Caesar first landed on its shores, the Romans had formally withdrawn from Britain.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 t ... Show More
36m 10s
Oct 2025
358. History of Rome (English Vocabulary Lesson)
When you imagine the city Rome, what comes to mind? Maybe the Colosseum, the Vatican, one of the largest empires in history, or delicious pasta? Rome isn’t just Italy’s capital; it’s also one of the most influential cities in human history. In today’s Thinking in English episode, ... Show More
21m 16s
Aug 2025
The Fall of the Roman Empire Episode 117 "The Slow Death of the Merovingians"
In modern France, the Frankish king, Clovis, is often celebrated as the first French king. But Clovis’ Merovingian dynasty was in fact destined to fade and die. In its place, there arose a new dynasty that would become more famous: the Carolingian. But before we say goodbye to th ... Show More
23m 36s
Aug 2023
Power, Play, Sex And Food: An Alternative History of Rome
The annals of ancient Rome’s first emperors have been recounted countless times. However, in his new book, Palatine: An Alternative History of the Caesars, former editor of The Times Peter Stothard presents a fresh perspective. Stothard shifts the focus to the individuals who orb ... Show More
40m 42s
Sep 2025
History of Ancient Rome, Part 1 of 2 - The Republic
This sleepy story about the History of Ancient Rome is the first of two parts, because there were too many things to say for one single episode. The next part about the end of the Republic and the Empire will be out soon. In this episode, I tell you about the origins of Rome, its ... Show More
1h 19m