Episode 42: New Rome
Constantine wins the civil war, ushering in a new age for the Romans. For the first time, the empire will be Christian. Check out our website for more content: westerncivpodcast.com Also, become a Pa...
15 Juli 201649min
Episode 41: The Rule of Four
Between 284 CE and 305 CE, Emperor Diocletian rebuilds the Roman Empire. His model for what will become known as "The Dominant" would become the model for European kingship for centuries. Check out o...
1 Juli 201643min
Episode 40: Things Fall Apart
The Third Century was not a kind century to the Roman Empire. A rising Persia coupled with nearly non-stop civil unrest nearly ended the empire long before the final fall of Rome. In this episode, we ...
16 Juni 201654min
Episode 39: The End of the Beginning
After the death of Marcus Aurelius, the Roman Empire begins a slow and steady decline. And, it all begins with Commodus...
17 Apr 201656min
Episode 38: Glory Days
Rome reaches its height under the Antontines. Trajan leads the Empire to its greatest territorial heights.
21 Feb 20161h
Episode 37: The Year of the Four Emperors and the Flavian Dynasty
Nero's suicide leads to a year of unprecedented chaos in Rome. Four men stake their claim to the throne and ultimately only one can triumph and lead the Empire into a new golden age.
15 Jan 20161h 16min
Episode 36: The Julio-Claudians (Part Two)
Rome gets a short reprieve under the reign of the unexpectedly good Emperor Claudius. Then, after his murder, Nero brings the short-lived age of the Julio-Claudians to an end.
5 Jan 20161h 8min
Episode 35: The Julio-Claudians (Part One)
In this episode, we cover the turbulent reigns of Tiberius and Caligula. If you like random persecutions and insanity, this episode is for you as the vision of Augustus Caesar gets off to a rocky star...
10 Dec 20151h 9min
