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Back to SearchThe 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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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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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, 10 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, 10 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, 11 months ago
Oh No! The Sasanians Are Back!
Season 1 Episode 71
Anastasius was one of the most important but often ignored of the eastern Roman emperors. In his reign, to paraphrase Gregory of Tours: 'A great many…
2 years, 11 months ago
Anastasius: The New Diocletian
Season 1 Episode 70
Anastasius is not one of Rome's most famous emperors but his achievements were critical to the growing strength of the eastern empire. It would be no…
3 years ago
Zeno: The Great Survivor
Season 1 Episode 69
After the defeat at Carthage in 468, the eastern empire was looking precarious. But a new emperor, Zeno, would ensure both its and his own survival.
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The Rise of the Ostrogoths
Season 1 Episode 68
The Western Empire has fallen. In the East, Rome stands firm despite the failure of its expedition to recover North Africa. But a new power is emerg…
3 years, 1 month ago
UPDATE: The Road to Justinian
Just a quick update on the next season which I’m very excited about because it will cover the reign of the emperor Justinian when his famous general,…
3 years, 2 months ago