11.2 The Battle of Lechfeld 955 AD, Part 2
Concluding part of the Battle of Lechfeld, 955 AD. Otto the Great assembles an army of fellow Germans and Bohemians to defeat a force of Hungarian raiders. His victory proved decisive in the shaping of central Europewww.historyeurope.net Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
1 Nov 201417min
11.1 The Battle of Lechfeld 955 AD, Part 1
In the year 955 was fought a crucial battle for central Europe, which proved highly significant for the early histories of Germany and Hungary. Here I describe the build-up to the Battle of Lechfeldwww.historyeurope.net Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
26 Okt 201418min
10.3 The Battle of Brunanbuhr 937 AD, Part 3
In AD 937 took place 'the Great Battle' of early medieval Britain, a time when the political and cultural map of the isles was forming, which lasts till today. The King of Wessex, Athelstan, grandson of King Alfred the Great, was forced to confront an alliance of Scots, Vikings and northern Britons in his attempt to become King of all Britainwww.historyeurope.net Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
7 Sep 201421min
10.2 The Battle of Brunanbuhr 937 AD, Part 2
In the ninth century the Vikings repeatedly attacked Britain, overcoming all Anglo-Saxon kingdoms except for Wessex. King Alfred the Great of Wessex, not only managed to defend his kingdom but to turn the tide against the Vikings and build the foundations of the state of England Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
31 Aug 201417min
10.1 The Battle of Brunanbuhr 937 AD
On September 18th the people of Scotland will vote to decide whether to stay part of the United Kingdom or whether to form an independent nation. This is the story of the early formation of the kingdoms of Britain after the fall of the Roman Empire, leading to the different regional identities that exist on the isles today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
25 Aug 201411min
09.1 The Battle of Tours 732 AD
The Franks of Charles Martel vs Islamic Umayyad Caliphate.From the mid seventh century the Muslim armies conquered lands from Spain to Persia forming a powerful new world empire. In 732 AD a large Muslim raiding party in southern France was confronted by the leader of the Franks, a Germanic people who over the previous couple of centuries had take control of the area of modern day France. This is the story of the great battle that ensued.More details at www.historyeurope.net Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
20 Juli 201438min
08.2 The Battle of Yarmouk 636 AD, Part 2
The Rise of Islam in the 630’s threatened the existence of two ancient superpowers - the Persian and Roman Empires. In 636 AD the decisive battle took place between the Arabs led by Khalid ibn al-Walid and the Byzantine/Roman Empire of Heraklius- the Battle of Yarmouk.www.historyeurope.netPicture: Syria toward end of Muslim conquest, c. 638 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
22 Juni 201430min
08.1 The Battle of Yarmouk 636 AD, Part 1
In the 620's the Eastern Roman Empire faced several threats, most notably the Persian Empire. Part 1 focuses on the conflict between Constantinople and Persia. This provides the context for the Rise of Islam in the 630's leading to the decisive Battle of Yarmouk in 636 AD between the Roman Emperor Heraclius and the Arab invaders.www.historyeurope.netPicture: Solidus of Heraclius, minted 610-613 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
15 Juni 201427min
