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Season 1 Episode 35
After Julian's death on campaign in Persia in AD 363, his successors struggled to stave off growing barbarian invasions in the west and Persia's new-…
4 years ago
Julian's Destiny
Season 1 Episode 34
In March 363, the emperor Julian led one of the largest Roman armies ever seen into Persia. He thought his destiny was to be the next Alexander the G…
4 years ago
Julian and Persia
Season 1 Episode 33
In March 363, the emperor Julian led a vast army east to fight Persia. Why did he want to risk his own future and the future of the Roman Empire by t…
4 years ago
Julian, the Philosopher King
Season 1 Episode 32
Julian the Apostate is best remembered for his epithet 'the Apostate', referring to his anti-Christian policies. But what was he really like and how …
4 years ago
The Battle of Strasbourg, AD 357
Season 1 Episode 31
In late August, 357, Julian, the new Caesar in Gaul, watched as a massive German army, 35,000 strong, crossed the Rhine to face him outside Strasbour…
4 years, 1 month ago
BOOK ANNOUNCEMENT - The Roman Revolution
This is just to let everyone know that my book covering the early part of this podcast is now available on Amazon priced at $2.99 or equivalent in ot…
4 years, 1 month ago
Julian in Gaul
Season 1 Episode 30
Julian the Apostate was one of the most extraordinary emperors in all Roman history. Find out in this episode how the bookish young man began his asc…
4 years, 1 month ago
Rebellion in the West
Season 1 Episode 29
In the middle of the fourth century, the emperor Constantius II faced not just a revitalised Persia in the east, but the agony of civil war as Magnen…
4 years, 1 month ago
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 res…
4 years, 1 month ago
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 ha…
4 years, 2 months ago