The Fall of the Roman Empire Episode 111 "The Fall 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
The Fall of the Roman Empire Episode 110 "Green 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
The Fall of the Roman Empire Episode 109 "Climate, Plague and Catastrophe"
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
The Fall of the Roman Empire Episode 108 "The Last of the Sasanians"
After defeating the Romans at the Battle of Yarmuk in 636, the first Islamic Caliphate turned its attention to Persia. The fighting there would be even more decisive than against the Romans. Support ...
22 Feb 202520min
The Fall of the Roman Empire Episode 107 "The Battle of Yarmuk: Rome's Greatest Defeat"
In August 636, near the Yarmuk river in modern-day Syria/Jordan, a battle was fought between the new Islamic Caliphate and the Roman Empire that would change the course of history. Support the show F...
15 Feb 202521min
The Fall of the Roman Empire Episode 106 "Muhammad's Revolution"
As Rome and Persia fought the last war of antiquity, they scarcely noticed a revolution was taking place in Arabia. A revolution led by a man named Muhammad. Support the show For a free ebook, maps an...
1 Feb 202524min
The Fall of the Roman Empire Episode 105 "Heraclius Triumphant"
Heraclius was one of the greatest of all Roman Emperors and soldiers, and in 628-30 he secured a complete victory over Rome's oldest enemy - Sasanian Persia. Support the show For a free ebook, maps an...
18 Jan 202524min
The Fall of the Roman Empire Episode 104 "The Siege of Constantinople"
The Roman Emperor Heraclius faced his gravest challenge yet in AD 626 as the Avars and Persians closed in on the capital city, Constantinople. But the year ahead would be full of surprises. Support th...
11 Jan 202527min
