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Back to SearchThe Fall of the Roman Empire Episode 102 "The First Crusaders"
Season 1 Episode 102
In 615, the Roman Empire was on its knees. The Persians had conquered most of Syria and the Levant and were poised to invade Egypt, the empire's rich…
1 year, 2 months ago
The Fall of the Roman Empire Episode 101 "The Darkest Hour"
Season 1 Episode 101
When Heraclius seized the throne from Phocas, you might think the Romans had got lucky. But no! The first few years of his reign were nothing short o…
1 year, 3 months ago
BOOK ANNOUNCEMENT - 'Justinian's Empire' Book 4 in The Fall of the Roman Empire
I thought you might be interested to know that my latest book called ‘Justinian’s Empire’ is out now on Amazon in ebook and paperback. It will be wit…
1 year, 3 months ago
The Fall of the Roman Empire Episode 100 "A New Hero"
Season 1 Episode 100
The emperor Phocas' reign was one of the most tyrannical and bloodthirsty in all of Roman history. In North Africa, a young general rebelled against …
1 year, 3 months ago
The Fall of the Roman Empire Episode 99 "Worse Things Will Happen"
Season 1 Episode 99
We've reached a turning point in late Roman history. In 602, a Roman army officer called Phocas overthrew the emperor Maurice and began a tyrannical …
1 year, 3 months ago
The Fall of the Roman Empire Episode 98 "The War in the West"
Season 1 Episode 98
Having secured peace with Persia in 592, the emperor Maurice could switch his army to the desperate situation on the western front. The Roman fight-b…
1 year, 4 months ago
The Fall of the Roman Empire Episode 97 "The Big Break"
Season 1 Episode 97
In 590, the emperor Maurice got his big break. Civil war in Persia opened up the possibility of an entirely new world.
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1 year, 4 months ago
The Fall of the Roman Empire Episode 96 "Hello, Goodbye"
Season 1 Episode 96
As the emperor Justin II descended into madness, Tiberius II stepped into his shoes. His reign would be short but eventful.
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1 year, 5 months ago
The Fall of the Roman Empire Episode 95 "The Mad Emperor"
Season 1 Episode 95
In 565, Justinian died and he was succeeded by his nephew, Justin II. How would he cope with the over-extended empire Justinian had created?
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1 year, 5 months ago
UPDATE ON NEXT SEASON - THE END OF THE ANCIENT WORLD
A quick update on the next season in this podcast, starting on 14th September. It's going to be the most exciting of all - about the collapse of the …
1 year, 7 months ago