A history of Romania

A history of Romania

A narrative podcast telling the tale of the peoples of Romania from ancient times to the present.


The story is divided into five seasons:

  1. Beginnings, covering prehistory to the year 602
  2. Foundations, 602 to 1396
  3. Burgeonings, 1396 to 1774
  4. Unifications, 1774 to 1919
  5. Identities, 1919 to 2007


If you'd like to see the maps, the bibliography, or learn more about me as your storyteller, head to the website.


If you’d like to support the show and help me continue making it, please consider making a donation.


Currently on Season 2, Foundations, covering the period from 602 to 1396.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1.05 The people of the mountains

1.05 The people of the mountains

The Dacians prosper and develop a vibrant civilization centred around their capital of Sarmizegetusa. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

6 Dec 202329min

1.04 Burebista

1.04 Burebista

Burebista unites the Dacian tribes and forges the most powerful kingdom in Europe, leading to both collaboration and conflict with the Roman Republic.You can find the map for this episode here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

21 Nov 202324min

1.03 A wintry land

1.03 A wintry land

A skilled Getic ruler named Dromichaetes fends off Greek invasions during the chaotic period following the collapse of Alexander the Great's empire. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

7 Nov 202325min

1.02 Ships on the horizon

1.02 Ships on the horizon

The Greeks arrive on the shores of the Black Sea and found colonies to trade with the Getae. War soon comes to the region, however, as the Persian Empire marches an army right through the territory of the Getae on its way to battling the Scythians. You can find the map for the episode here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

24 Okt 202321min

1.01 The first steps

1.01 The first steps

The first narrative episode looks at the geography of present-day Romania, then follows the first nomadic peoples that arrived in the area, explains how they became a sedentary tribe called the Getae, and explores their society.You can find the map on the podcast website. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

12 Okt 202318min

1.00 Introduction

1.00 Introduction

To prepare the narrative, we'll put Romanian history into context and look at the scope of the story and how it will be told. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

12 Okt 20236min

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