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Successors of Alexander the Great
Episode 548
What happened after Alexander the Great died?
On June 11, 323 BC, at just 32 years old, Alexander left an empire without a clear heir, sparking chaos …
9 months ago
The Saxons
Episode 547
Saxon mercenaries, collapsing Roman order, and a new chapter for Britain. Tristan Hughes is joined by Dr Peter Heather to explore the mysterious Saxo…
9 months ago
The Council of Nicaea
Episode 546
1700 years ago, the Roman Emperor Constantine called an unprecedented meeting of early Christian leaders from across the empire to settle a fierce di…
9 months, 1 week ago
The Last Roman Emperors
Episode 544
No grand battle. No final blaze of glory. In 476 AD, the Western Roman Empire collapsed not with a roar, but with a quiet abdication. A boy emperor -…
9 months, 1 week ago
Did Plague Destroy the Roman Empire?
Episode 543
War, invasion, civil unrest… or plague? Could a series of deadly pandemics have helped bring down the mighty Roman Empire?
In the third episode of our…
9 months, 2 weeks ago
Barbarian Invaders: The Sacks of Rome
Episode 542
How did the Huns, Goths, and Vandals help bring down the Roman Empire - and sack the city of Rome itself, not once but twice?
In this second episode o…
9 months, 2 weeks ago
The Fall of Rome: Origins
Episode 541
The Roman Empire, once an ancient powerhouse, experienced a dramatic fall from its golden age to eventual collapse.
Tristan Hughes and guest Dr. Davi…
9 months, 3 weeks ago
Prehistoric Ireland: Newgrange
Episode 540
An astonishing ancient tomb is Ireland's most famous prehistoric monument; Newgrange. Tristan Hughes is joined by Dr Muiris O’Sullivan, an expert on …
9 months, 3 weeks ago
Jason and the Argonauts
Episode 539
From clashing rocks to golden treasure, Jason and the Argonauts is the ultimate Greek mythological adventure. But what lies behind the legend? And wh…
10 months ago
The Birth of Indo-European
Episode 538
From the steppes of prehistoric Eurasia to the languages we speak today, the story of Indo-European is one of ancient roots and global impact. But wh…
10 months ago