Ever wondered why the Roman Empire fell? Find out in this podcast from British historian, Nick Holmes, as he tells the extraordinary story of Rome's decline and... Meer
Ever wondered why the Roman Empire fell? Find out in this podcast from British historian, Nick Holmes, as he tells the extraordinary story of Rome's decline and... Meer
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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.
20-5-2023
22:53
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?
13-5-2023
20:46
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 pictures, it's only $3.99 for the ebook and $11.99 for the print version. Hope you enjoy it!
30-4-2023
1:14
The Fall of the Roman Empire Episode 60 "Cutting Off Your Right Hand"
On the 21 September 454, one of the most extraordinary events in all of Roman history happened. Aetius, the hero of the Western Empire, was stabbed to death by the emperor Valentinian III.
29-4-2023
21:17
The Fall of the Roman Empire Episode 59 "The End of Attila's Empire"
In AD 453, the eastern Roman emperor, Marcian, dreamed an angel brought him a broken Hunnic bow. Two days later, news reached Constantinople that Attila the Hun was dead. Now, his great empire began to unravel.
Ever wondered why the Roman Empire fell? Find out in this podcast from British historian, Nick Holmes, as he tells the extraordinary story of Rome's decline and fall, and how its legacy is still central to the world we live in today. For more information on Nick's podcasts and books check out his website www.nickholmesauthor.com.
