BOOK ANNOUNCEMENT - 'The End of Antiquity' Book 5 in The Fall of the Roman Empire
I wanted to let you know that my latest book, The End of Antiquity, is now available in both paperback and ebook on Amazon and will be available through most major book retailers soon. It explores the...
11 Aug 20252min
Clovis, King of the Franks
By the year AD 719, the Arab/Berber army had conquered Iberia and was invading Gaul or what is modern France. They seemed unstoppable. Would western Europe fall to Islam? And would the Qu’ran be taugh...
2 Aug 202527min
The Arab Conquest of Spain
So, we’re starting the final season in this podcast which is on the Dark Ages. But just how dark were they? One of the main themes of this new season will be to show the striking diversity of experien...
19 Jul 202527min
UPDATE ON NEXT SEASON - THE DARK AGES
Apologies for the long radio silence, I’ve been busy with other projects but now I want to update you on the next and final season in this podcast which I’m super excited about because it will cover w...
5 Jul 20254min
Is Climate History the Missing Link in Explaining the Rise of Islam?
Why did Arabia rise so rapidly in the seventh century AD to become the dominant global superpower? In this episode, we look at a fascinating new theory. Support the show For a free ebook, maps and blo...
19 Apr 202522min
The Siege of Constantinople in 717/718: Byzantium's Greatest Victory
The Arab siege of Constantinople in 717/718 was one of the greatest turning points in all of history. Discover why in this episode. mosaic: Exploring Jewish Issuesmosaic is Jewish Federation of Palm B...
5 Apr 202524min
How Greek Fire Stemmed the Arab Conquests
In the first half of the seventh century AD, the rise of Islam seemed unstoppable. How could Byzantium survive? Luck and the invention of a medieval flame-thrower would help! mosaic: Exploring Jewish ...
29 Mar 202527min
The Arab Conquest of Egypt
Roman Egypt was not only the Roman Empire's wealthiest province, it was also one of the earliest bastions of Christianity. Therefore, its rapid fall to the armies of Islam has long baffled historians....
22 Mar 202525min
