13.2 The Battle of Civitate 1053 AD, Part 2
The popes of the eleventh and early twelfth century were hardly living by the standards set by their religion. In spite of this this they still enjoyed considerable reverence among the leaders of Chri...
11 Jan 201518min
13.1 The Battle of Civitate 1053 AD, Part 1
During the next four podcasts I will tell the history of Italy from between the fall of Rome up until 1053, the year of an important battle between Pope Leo IX and Norman invaders of Italy. These cent...
30 Dec 201422min
12.1 The Battle of Kleidion 1014 AD
A focus on southeastern Europe. The history of early Bulgaria and its relationship with the Byzantine Empire, often one of peace and cultural exchange, but also involving military conflict including t...
30 Nov 201428min
11.2 The Battle of Lechfeld 955 AD, Part 2
Concluding part of the Battle of Lechfeld, 955 AD. Otto the Great assembles an army of fellow Germans and Bohemians to defeat a force of Hungarian raiders. His victory proved decisive in the shaping o...
1 Nov 201417min
11.1 The Battle of Lechfeld 955 AD, Part 1
In the year 955 was fought a crucial battle for central Europe, which proved highly significant for the early histories of Germany and Hungary. Here I describe the build-up to the Battle of Lechfeldww...
26 Okt 201418min
10.3 The Battle of Brunanbuhr 937 AD, Part 3
In AD 937 took place 'the Great Battle' of early medieval Britain, a time when the political and cultural map of the isles was forming, which lasts till today. The King of Wessex, Athelstan, grandson ...
7 Sep 201421min
10.2 The Battle of Brunanbuhr 937 AD, Part 2
In the ninth century the Vikings repeatedly attacked Britain, overcoming all Anglo-Saxon kingdoms except for Wessex. King Alfred the Great of Wessex, not only managed to defend his kingdom but to turn...
31 Aug 201417min
10.1 The Battle of Brunanbuhr 937 AD
On September 18th the people of Scotland will vote to decide whether to stay part of the United Kingdom or whether to form an independent nation. This is the story of the early formation of the kingdo...
25 Aug 201411min
