The Fall of the Roman Empire Episode 67 "Awaking A Sleeping Giant"
Before we begin the story of the great Age of Justinian, let's return to Attila the Hun. What was his role in paving the way for Justinian? You may be in for a surprise! Support the show For a free eb...
29 Juli 202324min
The Fall of the Roman Empire Episode 66 "Once Upon A Time In Noricum"
In this episode, we look at what life for ordinary people was like as the western empire fell. And one extraordinary document has survived to tell us a fascinating tale. Support the show For a free eb...
1 Juli 202321min
The Fall of the Roman Empire Episode 65 "Not with a Bang but a Whimper"
We are now counting down the days to the official end of the Western Roman Empire in AD 476. But there are plenty of twists and turns still to come. Support the show For a free ebook, maps and blogs c...
17 Juni 202322min
The Fall of the Roman Empire Episode 64 "The Fire Ships"
In 468, the eastern emperor Leo launched an invasion fleet to recapture Carthage from the Vandals. It was one of the greatest military expeditions in Roman history. Support the show For a free ebook, ...
10 Juni 202321min
The Fall of the Roman Empire Episode 63 "The Virtual King of Italy"
In 461, Ricimer executed the emperor Majorian. He would become the virtual king of Italy. Support the show For a free ebook, maps and blogs check out my website nickholmesauthor.com
3 Juni 202321min
The Fall of the Roman Empire Episode 62 "The Last Hope of the West"
After the Vandals sacked Rome in AD 455, it looked as if the Western Roman Empire might be finished. But a new emperor seized power. His name was Majorian. He was the last hope of the West. Support th...
20 Maj 202322min
The Fall of the Roman Empire Episode 61 "The Sack of Rome Part II"
The year is AD 455. The Vandals are at the gates of Rome. The emperor, Petronius Maximus, has been ripped to pieces by the Roman mob. Is this now the end of the western empire? Support the show For a ...
13 Maj 202320min
BOOK ANNOUNCEMENT - The Fall of Rome
I wanted to let you know my second book, called The Fall of Rome, is now available on Amazon. It's about how the unthinkable happened in AD 410 when Rome was sacked by the Goths. Packed with maps and ...
30 Apr 20231min
