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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, 9 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…
2 years, 10 months 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.
S…
2 years, 10 months ago
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…
2 years, 11 months 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 ago
Awaking A Sleeping Giant
Season 1 Episode 67
Before we begin the story of the great Age of Justinian, let's return to Attila the Hun. What was his role in paving the way for Justinian? You may b…
3 years ago
Once Upon A Time In Noricum
Season 1 Episode 66
In this episode, we look at what life for ordinary people was like as the western empire fell. And one extraordinary document has survived to tell us…
3 years, 1 month ago
The End of Rome: Not with a Bang but a Whimper
Season 1 Episode 65
We are now counting down the days to the official end of the Western Roman Empire in AD 476. But there are plenty of twists and turns still to come.
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3 years, 2 months ago
Catastrophe at Carthage, AD 468
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…
3 years, 2 months ago
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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