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Season 1 Episode 85
In May 540, Belisarius captured Ravenna from the Goths and took prisoner the Gothic king Wittigis. But before he could destroy the Gothic kingdom com…
2 years, 6 months ago
Divided We Fall
Season 1 Episode 84
After Belisarius' heroic defense of Rome in 537-538, it looked as if there might be a rapid end to the Gothic war. But no. The Roman high command was…
2 years, 6 months ago
The Gothic Siege of Rome
Season 1 Episode 83
In the summer of 536, Belisarius crossed the straits of Messina and marched on Rome. His army numbered 6,000 and he faced at least 30,000 Goths. It w…
2 years, 7 months ago
The Kingdom of the Ostrogoths
Season 1 Episode 82
After Belisarius' triumph in North Africa, Justinian turned his gaze to Italy and the Kingdom of the Ostrogoths. But what was that Kingdom like? Find…
2 years, 7 months ago
Trouble in Paradise
Season 1 Episode 81
Belisarius conquered the Vandal kingdom in North Africa in just six months. But it would take 15 years to bring peace to this new province of the Rom…
2 years, 7 months ago
The Last Vandal King
Season 1 Episode 80
On 15th September, 533, Belisarius captured Carthage from the Vandals. But the Vandal king Gelimer was mustering all the forces he could for a last d…
2 years, 7 months ago
Victory in Africa
Season 1 Episode 79
In June 533, Belisarius sailed for North Africa to reconquer Carthage. Most people thought he would fail...
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2 years, 7 months ago
Next Stop Carthage
Season 1 Episode 78
The Nika riots ripped the heart out of Constantinople and nearly toppled Justinian. Desperate to restore his authority, Justinian looked west to the …
2 years, 8 months ago
BOOK ANNOUNCEMENT - 'Rome and Attila' Book 3 in The Fall of the Roman Empire
My latest book, 'Rome and Attila', is now available on Amazon in ebook and paperback, links below. It’s about one of the most infamous figures in his…
2 years, 8 months ago
The Nika Riots
Season 1 Episode 77
In January 532, the Nika riots in Constantinople shook the world and nearly overthrew the emperor Justinian. Find out what happened here. Link to my …
2 years, 8 months ago