05.1 The Battle of The Teutoburg Forest 9 AD, Part 1
The Roman Empire of Augustus vs an alliance of Germanic tribes.In AD 9 Rome was steadily gaining control over the territory of Germania, north of the Rhine. However, they suffered a devastating defeat...
16 Mar 201412min
04.2 The Battle of Zama 202 BC, Part 2
Hannibal of Carthage v Scipio Africanus of Rome.Rome fought back against Hannibal's campaign in Italy and the various revolts they faced. They then launched an invasion of Africa, which led to the dec...
2 Mar 201420min
04.1 The Battle of Zama 202 BC, Part 1
Hannibal of Carthage v Scipio Africanus of Rome. In the third century BC the Roman faced its biggest challenge to date - The Punic Wars against the Phoenicians of Carthage. The two sides fought for de...
23 Feb 201426min
03.2 The Battle of Gaugamela 331 BC, Part 2
Part 2 of 2 on the Battle of Gaugamela, 331 BC. In 334 BC Alexander the Great's Greek/Macedonian army of conquest marched into Asia. Here I tell the story of the campaign, and Alexander's plans to for...
9 Feb 201420min
03.1 The Battle of Gaugamela 331 BC, Part 1
Part 1 of 2 on the Battle of Gaugamela, 331 BC. Describes the build up to the invasion of the Persian Empire by Alexander the Great, with an army of Greeks and Macedonianswww.historyeurope.netPicture:...
2 Feb 201414min
02.2 The Battle of Marathon 490 BC, Part 2
Part 2 of 2 on the Battle of Marathon, between the Ancient Greeks and the Persian Empirewww.patreon.com/historyeuropePicture: Greek hoplite and Persian warrior depicted fighting. 5th century BC Hosted...
19 Jan 201425min
02.1 The Battle of Marathon 490 BC, Part 1
In 490 BC the Ancient Greeks of Athens fought for their very survival and for their way of life against the Persian Empire. It is important because the Greeks were to help build the foundations of Eur...
12 Jan 201419min
01.1 A History of Europe, Introduction
The year 2014 marks a hundred years since the beginning of the First World War- a war which started in Europe and tore the continent apart. It is a time for reflection on its legacy. This podcast acts...
28 Des 20138min
