The Fall Of The Roman Empire
EVER WONDERED WHY THE ROMAN EMPIRE FELL? Find out in this podcast from British historian, Nick Holmes, as he tells the extraordinary story of Rome's decline and fall, and how its legacy is still central to the world we live in today. WANT A FREE EBOOK? Then head directly to Nick's website www.nickholmesauthor.com.
Episodes
106 episodes
The Fall of the Roman Empire Episode 99 "Worse Things Will Happen"
We've reached a turning point in late Roman history. In 602, a Roman army officer called Phocas overthrew the emperor Maurice and began a tyrannical and bloodthirsty reign that would imperil the empire.
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Episode 99
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22:45
The Fall of the Roman Empire Episode 98 "The War in the West"
Having secured peace with Persia in 592, the emperor Maurice could switch his army to the desperate situation on the western front. The Roman fight-back was in full swing.
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Episode 98
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21:28
The Fall of the Roman Empire Episode 97 "The Big Break"
In 590, the emperor Maurice got his big break. Civil war in Persia opened up the possibility of an entirely new world.
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Episode 97
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21:26
The Fall of the Roman Empire Episode 96 "Hello, Goodbye"
As the emperor Justin II descended into madness, Tiberius II stepped into his shoes. His reign would be short but eventful.
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Episode 96
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24:50
The Fall of the Roman Empire Episode 95 "The Mad Emperor"
In 565, Justinian died and he was succeeded by his nephew, Justin II. How would he cope with the over-extended empire Justinian had created?
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Episode 95
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25:06
UPDATE ON NEXT SEASON - THE END OF THE ANCIENT WORLD
A quick update on the next season in this podcast, starting on 14th September. It's going to be the most exciting of all - about the collapse of the ancient world in the seventh century AD, and the rise of Islam. A true turning point in history...
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The Fall of the Roman Empire Episode 94 "Did Justinian Make or Break the Roman Empire?"
Did Justinian make or break the Roman Empire? Find out in this episode!
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Episode 94
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23:45
The Fall of the Roman Empire Episode 93 "Anatomy of a Regime"
In this episode, we look at society and religion in the age of Justinian. And we discover something that's been hidden in the sands of Egypt for 1,500 years.
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Episode 93
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25:07
The Fall of the Roman Empire Episode 92 "The Wolves from the North"
Justinian's wars of reconquest in the west left much of the Roman Empire weakly defended. Nowhere was this more evident than along the Danube frontier where new enemies were massing to pillage the empire and slaughter its inhabitants. They were...
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Episode 92
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23:45
The Fall of the Roman Empire Episode 91 "Those Doomed to Suffer"
In the early 550s, with its economy and population recovering from the effects of the Justinianic Plague, Justinian launched a new offensive to subdue the Ostrogoths in Italy. This time the Roman army was well resourced and success looked likel...
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Episode 91
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27:33
The Fall of the Roman Empire Episode 90 "Three Hundred Heroes"
In 544, Belisarius returned to Italy to fight the Goths. It was his last campaign and the end of his career. But many years later, he was asked by the emperor Justinian to don his armor one more time and save the empire from a new foe!
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Episode 90
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The Fall of the Roman Empire Episode 89 "Belisarius is Back!"
In 540, the Persians sacked Antioch. It was one of the greatest disasters in Roman history. But in 541, Belisarius was back from Italy. Could he now reverse the situation on the eastern front?
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Episode 89
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28:38
The Fall of the Roman Empire Episode 88 "Burying the Dead"
In the summer of 541, bubonic plague struck the Roman Empire. Known as the Justinianic Plague, it would be just as bad as the Black Death that 800 years later devastated Medieval Europe. Find out what happened here!
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Episode 88
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21:21
The Fall of the Roman Empire Episode 87 "The Day the Sun Died"
In the year 536, something very strange happened on planet Earth. The sun was dimmed and temperatures plummeted. This was followed by another apparently inexplicable event. A pandemic of unparalleled proportions struck the eastern Roman Empire....
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Episode 87
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23:09
The Fall of the Roman Empire Episode 86 "The Sack of Antioch"
In May 540, the unthinkable happened. The Persian shah, Chosroes, burned the Roman Empire's second city, Antioch, to the ground and butchered or enslaved its inhabitants. How did this catastrophe happen? Find out here!
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Episode 86
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The Fall of the Roman Empire Episode 85 "The Hollow Victory"
In May 540, Belisarius captured Ravenna from the Goths and took prisoner the Gothic king Wittigis. But before he could destroy the Gothic kingdom completely, he was recalled to Constantinople to face the invading Persians. In the next few years...
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Episode 85
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The Fall of the Roman Empire Episode 84 "Divided We Fall"
After Belisarius' heroic defense of Rome in 537-538, it looked as if there might be a rapid end to the Gothic war. But no. The Roman high command was wracked by internal division that would prolong the war and lead to the tragic sack of Milan.<...
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Episode 84
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25:50
The Fall of the Roman Empire Episode 83 "The Siege of Rome"
In the summer of 536, Belisarius crossed the straits of Messina and marched on Rome. His army numbered 6,000 and he faced at least 30,000 Goths. It would be his greatest test.Check out my website ...
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Episode 83
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28:00
The Fall of the Roman Empire Episode 82 "The Kingdom of the Ostrogoths"
After Belisarius' triumph in North Africa, Justinian turned his gaze to Italy and the Kingdom of the Ostrogoths. But what was that Kingdom like? Find out here.For a free ebook, maps, blogs check out my website
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Episode 82
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22:01
The Fall of the Roman Empire Episode 81 "Trouble in Paradise"
Belisarius conquered the Vandal kingdom in North Africa in just six months. But it would take 15 years to bring peace to this new province of the Roman Empire. Find you why in this episode. Also, find a free ebook, maps and blogs at my website ...
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Episode 81
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27:58
The Fall of the Roman Empire Episode 80 "The Last Vandal King"
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 desperate battle. Interested in finding out more about Roman history? Visit my website
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Episode 80
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25:07
The Fall of the Roman Empire Episode 79 "Victory in Africa"
In June 533, Belisarius sailed for North Africa to reconquer Carthage. Most people thought he would fail...Please do visit my website nickholmesauthor.com for books, podcast episodes, maps, bl...
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Episode 79
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25:52
The Fall of the Roman Empire Episode 78 "Next Stop Carthage"
The Nika riots ripped the heart out of Constantinople and nearly toppled Justinian. Desperate to restore his authority, Justinian looked west to the Vandal kingdom of Carthage which was experiencing its own problems.To find maps, blogs and ...
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Episode 78
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