Extra episode: Callidromus’ story
In this standalone episode, we follow an enslaved man who served a Roman general, saw the Dacian capital in its prime, worked in the palace of the Parthian King of Kings, and staged a daring escape to gain his freedom in the midst of war. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
3 Joulu 202429min
1.29 Threads of beginnings
To close out season one, we discuss the impact of the Goths, Huns, and Gepids in the region, ask how we can discern ethnicity in our sources, and consider the effects of Christianity north of the Danube. We also explore some of my storytelling choices and glance at what's next for the podcast.If you can spare a few minutes, please send me an email with your thoughts and comments at ahistoryofromania@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
20 Marras 202434min
1.28 Misty myths
The story of season one is done and we have plenty to discuss: the legacy of the Dacians, Romanization in the provinces, contrasting historical theories, and what it all means for that greatest of unresolved questions — What are the origins of the Romanian people? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
5 Marras 202432min
1.27 Gentes et regna
In the last narrative episode of season one, the Avars spring out of the Carpathian Basin and into the Balkans, while Slavic tribes roam the lands on either side of the Danube seeking a permanent place to settle.Check out this episode's map: http://www.ahistoryofromania.com/episodes/127-gentes-et-regna Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
22 Loka 202428min
1.26 Blood feud
The Gepids reign as the most powerful people north of the Danube, but a new rival supported by the Roman empire threatens to dismantle their kingdom, all while a horrifying illness makes its appearance in the Balkans.Check out the map for this episode: http://www.ahistoryofromania.com/episodes/126-blood-feud Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
8 Loka 202427min
1.25 Free-for-all
The Gepids seek to retake their lost capital at Sirmium, all while dealing with a resurgent Roman empire and ambitious new players on the board.This episode's map: http://www.ahistoryofromania.com/episodes/125-free-for-all Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
24 Syys 202425min
1.24 The board reshuffles
Having led the war of independence against the Huns, the Gepids take the wealth of their former overlords and establish a kingdom on the lands of the original province of Dacia. Their efforts then turn to securing themselves a spot in the new Mediterranean world created by the collapse of half the Roman empire.Check out the maps for this episode: http://www.ahistoryofromania.com/episodes/124-the-board-reshuffles Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
10 Syys 202428min
1.23 Dominoes
Attila aims the full force of the Hunnic confederation against the western Roman empire, and the resulting confrontation leads to tectonic changes for the Romans as well as for the peoples beyond the frontiers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
27 Elo 202429min
