Podcast Episodes

The Fall of the Roman Empire Episode 28 "Return of the Persians"

Season 1 Episode 28

After Constantine's death, political instability returned to the Roman Empire as his three sons jostled for power. But just as disturbing was the resurgence of a powerful Persia led by the formidable…

Published on 3 years, 2 months ago

The Fall of the Roman Empire Episode 27 "The Sons of Constantine"

Season 1 Episode 27

Constantine's reign was a watershed moment for the Roman Empire - with his conversion to Christianity and the founding of Constantinople. But what happened when he died? Find out in this episode!

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Published on 3 years, 2 months ago

The Fall of the Roman Empire Episode 26 "The Booming Fourth Century"

Season 1 Episode 26

If you'd met a fourth century Roman and asked them what they thought of their emperor, Constantine, you might have expected them to talk about Christianity or Constantinople, but instead, they would …

Published on 3 years, 2 months ago

The Fall of the Roman Empire Episode 25 "Constantinople"

Season 1 Episode 25

The Emperor Constantine is probably best remembered for his conversion to Christianity. But his founding of the city of Constantinople was another landmark event that was to shape the entire future o…

Published on 3 years, 2 months ago

The Fall of the Roman Empire Episode 24 "Constantine's Conversion"

Season 1 Episode 24

The Emperor Constantine's conversion to Christianity shortly before the Battle of the Milvian Bridge in AD 312 is seen as a landmark event in not just the history of the Roman Empire but of Christian…

Published on 3 years, 3 months ago

The Fall of the Roman Empire Episode 23 "The Rise of Christianity"

Season 1 Episode 23

One of the most remarkable aspects of the Roman Empire was the rapid rise of Christianity in the late third and fourth centuries. While much attention has been focused on the roles of emperors, like …

Published on 3 years, 3 months ago

The Fall of the Roman Empire Episode 22 "Tetrarchs and Christians"

Season 1 Episode 22

In the late third century, the Roman Empire was changing rapidly. Civil war had done much to contribute to its near destruction. Now, the radical  Emperor Diocletian came up with an innovative soluti…

Published on 3 years, 3 months ago

The Fall of the Roman Empire Episode 21 "Diocletian's New Economics"

Season 1 Episode 21

Diocletian's greatest innovation may sound mundane but it was to form the basis of the financial strength of the Roman and Byzantine Empires for centuries to come. It was the reform of the Roman tax …

Published on 3 years, 4 months ago

The Fall of the Roman Empire Episode 20 "Diocletian's New Empire"

Season 1 Episode 20

In AD 284, a new Emperor seized the purple. His name was Diocletianus, or Diocletian, as he is better known to us. He had a new vision of the Empire which was as revolutionary as that of Augustus, th…

Published on 3 years, 4 months ago

The Fall of the Roman Empire Episode 19 "The World Restored"

Season 1 Episode 19

Having defeated Palmyra in AD 272, Aurelian turned west to face the breakaway Gallic Empire. Could he now reunite the Roman Empire?

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Published on 3 years, 4 months ago