War of the Worlds - EP 5 - Abd Al Rahman III - Camelot and Catastrophe
Abd Al Rahman III comes to the scene and brings Al Andalus back from the brink. His successes usher in a period of prosperity that unfortunately is short lived. Contribute on Patreon: https://www.patr...
31 Jan 20181h 6min
War of the Worlds - Bonus - Song of Roland
The Song of Roland is an 11th Century Epic Poem Based on a late 8th century event. While the history not exact, the poem is a window into 11th century Christian thought and a foreshadowing of the emer...
30 Des 201755min
War of the Worlds - EP 4 - The Tale of a Refugee and a Regent
After the fall of the Umayyad Caliphate, one of its few surviving members escapes from Syria and arrives in Spain. His name is Abd Al-Rahman I and through his resourcefulness, establishes a Dynasty th...
26 Nov 201759min
War of the Worlds - EP 3 - The Moors of Andalusia
The Moors invade Spain in what will be a lightning affair. They are soon poised to attack France. But as the Islamic Expansion continues, it begins to face serious threats both domestic and foreign. ...
5 Okt 20171h 12min
War of the Worlds - EP 2 - The Journey to al-Andalus
Arabian armies, flush with victory over the Byzantine and Persian Empires, now push west into North Africa. By 709, the Caliphate has expanded from the Indus to the Atlantic and only the Strait of Gib...
13 Aug 20171h 13min
War of the Worlds - EP 1 - Intro / Early Islamic Conquest
Our journey begins with the rise of Islam. Despite incredible hardships, that at times nearly lead to extinction, the Arabian people unite and bring a new religion and community to the world stage. Co...
30 Jun 20171h 2min
Punic Wars - Part VII - Romani Ite Domum
Bonus Episode ! - 4 'What if' scenarios to contemplate if the Punic Wars had gone awry. What if Hannibal had marched on Rome after the battle of Cannae? What if he gained the ability to siege Roman ci...
6 Mai 201758min
Punic Wars - Part VI - Delenda Est Carthago
The Battle of Zama is in full swing and the fate of Carthage hangs in the balance. Scipio and Hannibal realize in the post war world that sometimes their worst opponents are not in the enemy camp. Fol...
20 Jan 20171h 10min
