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 202526min
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. Support the show For a free ebook, maps and blogs check out my websi...
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! Support the show For a fr...
29 Mar 202526min
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
Did the Late Antique Little Ice Age Favour Arabia?
In this episode, we look at climate history and ask whether the rise of Islam was helped by more favorable climatic conditions during the Late Antique Little Ice Age? Support the show For a free ebook...
15 Mar 202521min
Climate, Plague and Catastrophe in Byzantium
In this episode, we revisit the 'Late Antique Little Ice Age' and the Justinianic Plague, and consider whether these contributed to the rise of Islam in the seventh century AD. Support the show For a ...
8 Mar 202522min
