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Back to SearchThe 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, 5 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, 5 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, 6 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, 6 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, 6 months ago
The Problem with Justinian
Season 1 Episode 76
Despite Belisarius' victory at Dara in 530, dissatisfaction was growing with Justinian which would soon lead to rebellion.
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2 years, 7 months ago
Belisarius and the Battle of Dara
Season 1 Episode 75
In this episode, we meet one of Rome's greatest generals who will change the course of history. His name is Belisarius.
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2 years, 7 months ago
Justinian, Theodora, and the Secret History
Season 1 Episode 74
Procopius is our main source for Roman history in the sixth century. He praises Justinian, Theodora and above all, Belisarius. But he's also left us …
2 years, 8 months ago
Justin and Justinian
Season 1 Episode 73
In 518, the emperor Anastasius died. According to Procopius, he was succeeded by an illiterate peasant named Justin. Although this did not sound prom…
2 years, 8 months ago
Wars of Religion
Season 1 Episode 72
In this episode, we continue with one of the most remarkable but largely forgotten Roman emperors - Anastasius. In his reign, a great religious confl…
2 years, 9 months ago