Podcast Episodes

The Fall of the Roman Empire Episode 118 "The Battle of Tours, AD 732"

Season 1 Episode 118

In this episode, I’m going to focus on one of the most famous battles in history: the battle of Tours, or Poitiers as it’s sometimes called, in 732. It’s famous because some historians think it stopp…

Published on 2 days, 1 hour ago

The Fall of the Roman Empire Episode 117 "The Slow Death of the Merovingians"

Season 1 Episode 117

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 dynast…

Published on 2 weeks, 2 days ago

BOOK ANNOUNCEMENT - 'The End of Antiquity' Book 5 in The Fall of the Roman Empire

I wanted to let you know that my latest book, The End of Antiquity, is now available in both paperback and ebook on Amazon and will be available through most major book retailers soon.

It explores the…

Published on 2 weeks, 6 days ago

The Fall of the Roman Empire Episode 116 "Clovis, King of the Franks"

Season 1 Episode 116

By the year AD 719, the Arab/Berber army had conquered Iberia and was invading Gaul or what is modern France. They seemed unstoppable. Would western Europe fall to Islam? And would the Qu’ran be taug…

Published on 4 weeks, 2 days ago

The Fall of the Roman Empire Episode 115 "Arabs and Visigoths"

Season 1 Episode 115

So, we’re starting the final season in this podcast which is on the Dark Ages. But just how dark were they? One of the main themes of this new season will be to show the striking diversity of experie…

Published on 1 month, 1 week ago

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 …

Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago

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

Season 1 Episode 114

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.

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Published on 4 months, 1 week ago

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

Season 1 Episode 113

The Arab siege of Constantinople in 717/718 was one of the greatest turning points in all of history. Discover why in this episode.

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Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago

The Fall of the Roman Empire Episode 112 "Greek Fire"

Season 1 Episode 112

In the first half of the seventh century AD, the rise of Islam seemed unstoppable. How could Byzantium survive? Luck and the invention of a medieval flame-thrower would help!

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Published on 5 months ago

The Fall of the Roman Empire Episode 111 "The Fall of Egypt"

Season 1 Episode 111

Roman Egypt was not only the Roman Empire's wealthiest province, it was also one of the earliest bastions of Christianity. Therefore, its rapid fall to the armies of Islam has long baffled historians…

Published on 5 months, 1 week ago