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Back to SearchBOOK 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 thro…
1 year ago
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 …
1 year ago
The Arab Conquest of Spain
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…
1 year, 1 month 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 wh…
1 year, 1 month ago
Is Climate History the Missing Link in Explaining the Rise of Islam?
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 theo…
1 year, 4 months ago
The Siege of Constantinople in 717/718: 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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1 year, 4 months ago
How Greek Fire Stemmed the Arab Conquests
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 …
1 year, 4 months ago
The Arab Conquest 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 …
1 year, 5 months ago
Did the Late Antique Little Ice Age Favour Arabia?
Season 1 Episode 110
In this episode, we look at climate history and ask whether the rise of Islam was helped by more favorable climatic conditions during the Late Antiqu…
1 year, 5 months ago
Climate, Plague and Catastrophe in Byzantium
Season 1 Episode 109
In this episode, we revisit the 'Late Antique Little Ice Age' and the Justinianic Plague, and consider whether these contributed to the rise of Islam…
1 year, 5 months ago