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.
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Today we are taking about the fall of the Roman Empire!!!
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Spanning a period of nearly 1500 years, this monumental work of history tracks the orbit of one of the greatest Empires of all time. The sheer scale and sweep of the narrative is breathtaking in its ambitious scope and brings to vivid life the collapse of a magnificent military, political and administrative structure. Proceeding at a brisk pace, the original fourteen volumes describe debauched emperors, corrupt practices, usurpers and murderers, bloody battles, plunder and loot, barbarian ho ...
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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. For a free ebook, maps and blogs check out my website nickholmesauthor.com Find my latest book, Rome and…
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The Fall of the Roman Empire Episode 94 "Did Justinian Make or Break the Roman Empire?"
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Did Justinian make or break the Roman Empire? Find out in this episode! For a free ebook, maps and blogs check out my website nickholmesauthor.com Find my latest book, Rome and Attila, on AmazonVon Nick Holmes
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The Fall of the Roman Empire Episode 93 "Anatomy of a Regime"
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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. For a free ebook, maps and blogs check out my website nickholmesauthor.com Find my latest book, Rome and Attila, on AmazonVon Nick Holmes
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The Fall of the Roman Empire Episode 92 "The Wolves from the North"
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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 the wolves from the north. For a free ebook, maps and blogs check out my website nickholmesauthor.com Fin…
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The Fall of the Roman Empire Episode 91 "Those Doomed to Suffer"
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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 likely. But would the cost of victory be worth it? For a free ebook, maps and blogs check out my website nickho…
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The Fall of the Roman Empire Episode 90 "Three Hundred Heroes"
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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! For a free ebook, maps and blogs check out my website nickholmesauthor.com Find my latest book, Rome and Attila, o…
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The Fall of the Roman Empire Episode 89 "Belisarius is Back!"
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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? For a free ebook, maps and blogs check out my website nickholmesauthor.com Find my latest book, Rome and Attila, on Amazon…
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The Fall of the Roman Empire Episode 88 "Burying the Dead"
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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! For a free ebook, maps and blogs check out my website nickholmesauthor.com Find my latest book, Rome and Attila, on Amazon…
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The Fall of the Roman Empire Episode 87 "The Day the Sun Died"
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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. What was going on?? Find out in this episode! For a free ebook, maps and blogs check out my website nickh…
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The Fall of the Roman Empire Episode 86 "The Sack of Antioch"
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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! For a free ebook, maps and blogs check out my website nickholmesauthor.com Find my latest book, Rome and Attila, on Amazon…
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The Fall of the Roman Empire Episode 85 "The Hollow Victory"
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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, a new Gothic king - Totila - would retake most of Italy. For a free ebook, maps and blogs check out my w…
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The Fall of the Roman Empire Episode 84 "Divided We Fall"
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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. Check out my website nickholmesauthor.com for a free ebook, maps and blogs. Find my latest book, 'Rome and…
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The Fall of the Roman Empire Episode 83 "The Siege of Rome"
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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 nickholmesauthor.com for a free ebook, maps and blogs. Find my latest book, 'Rome and Attila', on Amazon.com here. For a free ebook, maps and blogs check…
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The Fall of the Roman Empire Episode 82 "The Kingdom of the Ostrogoths"
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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 nickholmesauthor.com. For my latest book, Rome and Attila, click here. For a free ebook, maps and blogs check out my website nickholmesauth…
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The Fall of the Roman Empire Episode 81 "Trouble in Paradise"
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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 nickholmesauthor.com. Link here for my exciting new book 'Rome and Attila' only just out! For a free ebook…
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The Fall of the Roman Empire Episode 80 "The Last Vandal King"
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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 nickholmesauthor.com for maps, blogs and a free ebook! For a free ebook, maps and blogs check out my website nickho…
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The Fall of the Roman Empire Episode 79 "Victory in Africa"
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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, blogs and a free ebook! For a free ebook, maps and blogs check out my website nickholmesauthor.com Find my latest book, Rome and Attila, on Amazon…
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The Fall of the Roman Empire Episode 78 "Next Stop Carthage"
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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 a free ebook check out my website nickholmesauthor.com For a free ebook, maps and blogs check out my website …
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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 history—Attila the Hun. He’s a household name, but remarkably little is known about him and his popular legend as a brutal tyrant is not necessarily correct. I delve into the primary sources in search of …
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The Fall of the Roman Empire Episode 77 "Nika"
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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 website for free resources - nickholmesauthor.com For a free ebook, maps and blogs check out my website nickholmesauthor.com Find my latest book, Rome and Attila, on Amazon…
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The Fall of the Roman Empire Episode 76 "The Road to Nika"
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Despite Belisarius' victory at Dara in 530, dissatisfaction was growing with Justinian which would soon lead to rebellion. For a free ebook, maps and blogs check out my website nickholmesauthor.com Find my latest book, Rome and Attila, on AmazonVon Nick Holmes
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The Fall of the Roman Empire Episode 75 "Belisarius and the Battle of Dara"
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In this episode, we meet one of Rome's greatest generals who will change the course of history. His name is Belisarius. For a free ebook, maps and blogs check out my website nickholmesauthor.com Find my latest book, Rome and Attila, on AmazonVon Nick Holmes
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The Decline and Fall Section 01
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The Decline and Fall Section 02
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The Decline and Fall Section 03
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The Decline and Fall Section 04
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The Decline and Fall Section 05
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The Decline and Fall Section 06
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The Decline and Fall Section 07
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The Decline and Fall Section 09
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The Decline and Fall Section 10
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The Fall of the Roman Empire Episode 74 "Justinian, Theodora, and the Secret History"
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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 with an unpublished document called the Secret History which contradicts everything he said in his other works. What's going on? Find out in this episode. For my website click here. For a free ebook, m…
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The Decline and Fall Section 11
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The Decline and Fall Section 12
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The Decline and Fall Section 13
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The Decline and Fall Section 14
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The Decline and Fall Section 15
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The Decline and Fall Section 16
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The Decline and Fall Section 17
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The Decline and Fall Section 18
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The Decline and Fall Section 19
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The Decline and Fall Section 20
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The Decline and Fall Section 21
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The Decline and Fall Section 22
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The Decline and Fall Section 23
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The Decline and Fall Section 24
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The Fall of the Roman Empire Episode 73 "Justin and Justinian"
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In 518, the emperor Anastasius died. According to Procopius, he was succeeded by an illiterate peasant named Justin. Although this did not sound promising, it was the beginning of a new golden age. Link to website nickholmesauthor.com For a free ebook, maps and blogs check out my website nickholmesauthor.com Find my latest book, Rome and Attila, on…
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The Decline and Fall Section 25
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The Decline and Fall Section 26
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