All Gaul A Single Funeral Pyre
In December AD406, catastrophe struck the Roman Empire as a huge force of Germanic barbarians crossed the Rhine. Could Stilicho, the Roman general and hero of two wars with the Goths, save the empire?...
12 Nov 202224min
Stilicho Triumphant
In the early fifth century, Stilicho led the Roman armies in the west to victory after victory over the Goths, giving new hope to the empire. mosaic: Exploring Jewish Issuesmosaic is Jewish Federation...
22 Okt 202225min
Drifting into the Fifth Century
At the end of the fourth century, the Roman Empire lacked strong emperors and was ruled by Stilicho in the west and Eutropius in the east. As it drifted into the fifth century it was drifting towards ...
14 Okt 202221min
The Roman Empire Divided
When the emperor Theodosius died in 395, he left the empire to his two young sons, Arcadius in the east, and Honorius in the west. It proved to be an unhappy legacy. mosaic: Exploring Jewish Issuesmos...
8 Okt 202224min
Theodosius the Not So Great
The emperor Theodosius I is sometimes called 'The Great'. But if he was so great why was the city of Rome sacked by the Goths only fifteen years after his death? Find out in this episode. mosaic: Expl...
1 Okt 202224min
DISCOUNTED BOOK ANNOUNCEMENT - The Roman Revolution
This is just to let you know that you can get my ebook called The Roman Revolution, which accompanies the first part of my podcast, at a discounted price at Amazon for the next few days (until 29th Se...
20 Sep 20221min
Usurpers and Arians
After its disastrous defeat at the Battle of Adrianople, you might think the late Roman Empire had enough problems already. But in Theodosius' reign, the Romans decided to add a few more in the form o...
17 Sep 202221min
The Battle of Adrianople, AD 378
On the 9th August, AD 378, the eastern emperor Valens rode north from Adrianople to give battle to the Goths. The outcome of this conflict would prove decisive in the history of the fall of the Roman ...
10 Sep 202225min
