Podcast Episodes

The Fall of the Roman Empire Episode 64 "The Fire Ships"

Season 1 Episode 64

In 468, the eastern emperor Leo launched an invasion fleet to recapture Carthage from the Vandals. It was one of the greatest military expeditions in Roman history.

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Published on 2 years, 2 months ago

The Fall of the Roman Empire Episode 63 "The Virtual King of Italy"

Season 1 Episode 63

In 461, Ricimer executed the emperor Majorian. He would become the virtual king of Italy. 

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Published on 2 years, 3 months ago

The Fall of the Roman Empire Episode 62 "The Last Hope of the West"

Season 1 Episode 62

After the Vandals sacked Rome in AD 455, it looked as if the Western Roman Empire might be finished. But a new emperor seized power. His name was Majorian. He was the last hope of the West.

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Published on 2 years, 3 months ago

The Fall of the Roman Empire Episode 61 "The Sack of Rome Part II"

Season 1 Episode 61

The year is AD 455. The Vandals are at the gates of Rome. The emperor, Petronius Maximus, has been ripped to pieces by the Roman mob. Is this now the end of the western empire?

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Published on 2 years, 3 months ago

BOOK ANNOUNCEMENT - The Fall of Rome

I wanted to let you know my second book, called The Fall of Rome, is now available on Amazon. It's about how the unthinkable happened in AD 410 when Rome was sacked by the Goths. Packed with maps and…

Published on 2 years, 4 months ago

The Fall of the Roman Empire Episode 60 "Cutting Off Your Right Hand"

Season 1 Episode 60

On the 21 September 454, one of the most extraordinary events in all of Roman history happened. Aetius, the hero of the Western Empire, was stabbed to death by the emperor Valentinian III. 

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Published on 2 years, 4 months ago

The Fall of the Roman Empire Episode 59 "The End of Attila's Empire"

Season 1 Episode 59

In AD 453, the eastern Roman emperor, Marcian, dreamed an angel brought him a broken Hunnic bow. Two days later, news reached Constantinople that Attila the Hun was dead. Now, his great empire began …

Published on 2 years, 4 months ago

The Fall of the Roman Empire Episode 58 "The Italian Job"

Season 1 Episode 58

After his defeat at the Battle of the Catalaunian Plains, Attila looked for an easier target than Gaul or Constantinople. In 452, a Hunnic army swept into the Adriatic side of Italy. The Italian job …

Published on 2 years, 4 months ago

The Fall of the Roman Empire Episode 57 "The Battle of the Catalaunian Plains"

Season 1 Episode 57

On 20 June, 451, one of the most decisive battles in history took place in Gaul as Attila's invading army was met by a great coalition of Romans, Visigoths, Alans, Franks and others. It was the battl…

Published on 2 years, 5 months ago

The Fall of the Roman Empire Episode 56 "Attila and Aetius"

Season 1 Episode 56

The year is AD 451. Attila the Hun is marching on Gaul. There the Roman general Aetius - remembered as 'The Last of the Romans' - is trying to form a grand coalition to save Europe.

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Published on 2 years, 5 months ago