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. WANT A FREE EBOOK? Then head directly to Nick's website www.nickholmesauthor.com.
…
continue reading
History Of The Decline And Fall Of The Roman Empire Podcasts
A weekly podcast tracing the history of the Roman Empire, beginning with Aeneas's arrival in Italy and ending with the exile of Romulus Augustulus, last Emperor of the Western Roman Empire. Now complete!
…
continue reading
Spanning a period of nearly 1500 years, this monumental work of history tracks the orbit of one of the greatest Empires of all time. The sheer scale and sweep of the narrative is breathtaking in its ambitious scope and brings to vivid life the collapse of a magnificent military, political and administrative structure. Proceeding at a brisk pace, the original fourteen volumes describe debauched emperors, corrupt practices, usurpers and murderers, bloody battles, plunder and loot, barbarian ho ...
…
continue reading
The Book of Martyrs, by John Foxe, is an English Protestant account of the persecutions of Protestants, many of whom had died for their beliefs within the decade immediately preceding its first publication. It was first published by John Day, in 1563. Lavishly illustrated with many woodcuts, it was the largest publishing project undertaken in Britain up to that time. Commonly known as, “Foxe’s Book of Martyrs”, the work’s full title begins with “Actes and Monuments of these Latter and Perill ...
…
continue reading
”The Simple Scholar” is a podcast dedicated to lifelong learners who seek to simplify complex topics and ideas. Hosted by an inquisitive mind with a passion for knowledge, each episode breaks down subjects from various fields—such as philosophy, science, history, and self-improvement—into easily digestible conversations. Whether you’re a curious student, a busy professional, or just someone who loves to learn, ”The Simple Scholar” offers insights, practical tips, and inspiring stories to hel ...
…
continue reading

1
The Fall of the Roman Empire Episode 120 "Charlemagne's Empire"
24:29
24:29
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
24:29In this and the next episode, I want to look beyond the legend of Charlemagne to find the real man and his achievements and failings. His legend has made him into a symbol of power and authority as well as a figurehead for the cause of European integration. But it shouldn’t be forgotten that after his death, his empire quickly broke up and his acco…
…
continue reading

1
The Fall of the Roman Empire Episode 119 "The Rise of the Carolingians"
25:06
25:06
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
25:06In this episode, we explore how the Carolingians rose to become the dynasty that would claim to be the inheritors of Rome. For a free ebook, maps and blogs check out my website nickholmesauthor.com Find my latest book, Justinian's Empire, on Amazon.com and Amazon.co.uk. For German listeners, find the German translation of the first book in my serie…
…
continue reading

1
The Fall of the Roman Empire Episode 118 "The Battle of Tours, AD 732"
24:30
24:30
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
24:30In this episode, I’m going to focus on one of the most famous battles in history: the battle of Tours, or Poitiers as it’s sometimes called, in 732. It’s famous because some historians think it stopped the Arabs from conquering Europe. But others think its significance has been exaggerated and, even if the Arabs had won, they did not intend to conq…
…
continue reading

1
The Fall of the Roman Empire Episode 117 "The Slow Death of the Merovingians"
23:36
23:36
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
23:36In modern France, the Frankish king, Clovis, is often celebrated as the first French king. But Clovis’ Merovingian dynasty was in fact destined to fade and die. In its place, there arose a new dynasty that would become more famous: the Carolingian. But before we say goodbye to the Merovingians, I want in today’s podcast to ask the question why did …
…
continue reading

1
BOOK ANNOUNCEMENT - 'The End of Antiquity' Book 5 in The Fall of the Roman Empire
2:21
2:21
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
2:21I wanted to let you know that my latest book, The End of Antiquity, is now available in both paperback and ebook on Amazon and will be available through most major book retailers soon. It explores the final days of the Roman and Persian empires, and how they were ultimately overwhelmed by the rise of Islam in the seventh century AD. It covers the w…
…
continue reading

1
The Fall of the Roman Empire Episode 116 "Clovis, King of the Franks"
26:28
26:28
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
26:28By the year AD 719, the Arab/Berber army had conquered Iberia and was invading Gaul or what is modern France. They seemed unstoppable. Would western Europe fall to Islam? And would the Qu’ran be taught in the schools of Oxford, as Edward Gibbon rather mischievously speculated. Of course, Gibbon knew the outcome. The Arab advance into France came to…
…
continue reading

1
The Fall of the Roman Empire Episode 115 "Arabs and Visigoths"
26:56
26:56
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
26:56So, we’re starting the final season in this podcast which is on the Dark Ages. But just how dark were they? One of the main themes of this new season will be to show the striking diversity of experience within western Eurasia and North Africa during the period from AD 700 to 1000 since, while the Dark Ages were, in my view, very dark for most of Eu…
…
continue reading
Apologies for the long radio silence, I’ve been busy with other projects but now I want to update you on the next and final season in this podcast which I’m super excited about because it will cover what I regard as one of the most fascinating parts of the story of the fall of the Roman Empire – i.e. what happened after the fall? Now, we all know t…
…
continue reading

1
The Fall of the Roman Empire Episode 114 "The Missing Link"
22:11
22:11
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
22:11Why did Arabia rise so rapidly in the seventh century AD to become the dominant global superpower? In this episode, we look at a fascinating new theory. For a free ebook, maps and blogs check out my website nickholmesauthor.com Find my latest book, Justinian's Empire, on Amazon.com and Amazon.co.uk. For German listeners, find the German translation…
…
continue reading

1
The Fall of the Roman Empire Episode 113 "Byzantium's Greatest Victory"
24:15
24:15
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
24:15The Arab siege of Constantinople in 717/718 was one of the greatest turning points in all of history. Discover why in this episode. For a free ebook, maps and blogs check out my website nickholmesauthor.com Find my latest book, Justinian's Empire, on Amazon.com and Amazon.co.uk. For German listeners, find the German translation of the first book in…
…
continue reading

1
The Fall of the Roman Empire Episode 112 "Greek Fire"
26:58
26:58
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
26:58In the first half of the seventh century AD, the rise of Islam seemed unstoppable. How could Byzantium survive? Luck and the invention of a medieval flame-thrower would help! For a free ebook, maps and blogs check out my website nickholmesauthor.com Find my latest book, Justinian's Empire, on Amazon.com and Amazon.co.uk. For German listeners, find …
…
continue reading

1
The Fall of the Roman Empire Episode 111 "The Fall of Egypt"
25:16
25:16
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
25:16Roman Egypt was not only the Roman Empire's wealthiest province, it was also one of the earliest bastions of Christianity. Therefore, its rapid fall to the armies of Islam has long baffled historians. Discover the surprising story of how division, betrayal and sheer bad luck caused a turning point in history. For a free ebook, maps and blogs check …
…
continue reading

1
The Fall of the Roman Empire Episode 110 "Green Arabia"
21:33
21:33
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
21:33In this episode, we look at climate history and ask whether the rise of Islam was helped by more favorable climatic conditions during the Late Antique Little Ice Age? For a free ebook, maps and blogs check out my website nickholmesauthor.com Find my latest book, Justinian's Empire, on Amazon.com and Amazon.co.uk. For German listeners, find the Germ…
…
continue reading

1
The Fall of the Roman Empire Episode 109 "Climate, Plague and Catastrophe"
22:43
22:43
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
22:43In this episode, we revisit the 'Late Antique Little Ice Age' and the Justinianic Plague, and consider whether these contributed to the rise of Islam in the seventh century AD. For a free ebook, maps and blogs check out my website nickholmesauthor.com Find my latest book, Justinian's Empire, on Amazon.com and Amazon.co.uk. For German listeners, fin…
…
continue reading

1
The Fall of the Roman Empire Episode 108 "The Last of the Sasanians"
20:29
20:29
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
20:29After defeating the Romans at the Battle of Yarmuk in 636, the first Islamic Caliphate turned its attention to Persia. The fighting there would be even more decisive than against the Romans. For a free ebook, maps and blogs check out my website nickholmesauthor.com Find my latest book, Justinian's Empire, on Amazon.com and Amazon.co.uk. For German …
…
continue reading

1
The Fall of the Roman Empire Episode 107 "The Battle of Yarmuk: Rome's Greatest Defeat"
21:57
21:57
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
21:57In August 636, near the Yarmuk river in modern-day Syria/Jordan, a battle was fought between the new Islamic Caliphate and the Roman Empire that would change the course of history. For a free ebook, maps and blogs check out my website nickholmesauthor.com Find my latest book, Justinian's Empire, on Amazon.com and Amazon.co.uk. For German listeners,…
…
continue reading

1
The Fall of the Roman Empire Episode 106 "Muhammad's Revolution"
24:13
24:13
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
24:13As Rome and Persia fought the last war of antiquity, they scarcely noticed a revolution was taking place in Arabia. A revolution led by a man named Muhammad. For a free ebook, maps and blogs check out my website nickholmesauthor.com Find my latest book, Justinian's Empire, on Amazon.com and Amazon.co.uk. For German listeners, find the German transl…
…
continue reading

1
The Fall of the Roman Empire Episode 105 "Heraclius Triumphant"
24:09
24:09
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
24:09Heraclius was one of the greatest of all Roman Emperors and soldiers, and in 628-30 he secured a complete victory over Rome's oldest enemy - Sasanian Persia. For a free ebook, maps and blogs check out my website nickholmesauthor.com Find my latest book, Justinian's Empire, on Amazon.com and Amazon.co.uk. For German listeners, find the German transl…
…
continue reading

1
The Fall of the Roman Empire Episode 104 "The Siege of Constantinople"
27:22
27:22
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
27:22The Roman Emperor Heraclius faced his gravest challenge yet in AD 626 as the Avars and Persians closed in on the capital city, Constantinople. But the year ahead would be full of surprises. For a free ebook, maps and blogs check out my website nickholmesauthor.com Find my latest book, Justinian's Empire, on Amazon.com and Amazon.co.uk. For German l…
…
continue reading
More great books at LoyalBooks.comBy Edward Gibbon
…
continue reading
More great books at LoyalBooks.comBy John Foxe
…
continue reading
More great books at LoyalBooks.comBy John Foxe
…
continue reading
More great books at LoyalBooks.comBy Edward Gibbon
…
continue reading
More great books at LoyalBooks.comBy Edward Gibbon
…
continue reading
More great books at LoyalBooks.comBy John Foxe
…
continue reading
More great books at LoyalBooks.comBy John Foxe
…
continue reading
More great books at LoyalBooks.comBy Edward Gibbon
…
continue reading
More great books at LoyalBooks.comBy Edward Gibbon
…
continue reading
More great books at LoyalBooks.comBy John Foxe
…
continue reading
More great books at LoyalBooks.comBy John Foxe
…
continue reading
More great books at LoyalBooks.comBy Edward Gibbon
…
continue reading
More great books at LoyalBooks.comBy John Foxe
…
continue reading
More great books at LoyalBooks.comBy Edward Gibbon
…
continue reading
More great books at LoyalBooks.comBy John Foxe
…
continue reading
More great books at LoyalBooks.comBy Edward Gibbon
…
continue reading
More great books at LoyalBooks.comBy Edward Gibbon
…
continue reading
More great books at LoyalBooks.comBy John Foxe
…
continue reading
More great books at LoyalBooks.comBy Edward Gibbon
…
continue reading
More great books at LoyalBooks.comBy John Foxe
…
continue reading
More great books at LoyalBooks.comBy Edward Gibbon
…
continue reading
More great books at LoyalBooks.comBy John Foxe
…
continue reading
More great books at LoyalBooks.comBy Edward Gibbon
…
continue reading
More great books at LoyalBooks.comBy John Foxe
…
continue reading

1
The Fall of the Roman Empire Episode 103 "The Best Form of Defence"
23:39
23:39
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
23:39The year AD 622 was a difficult one for the Roman Empire and its emperor, Heraclius. Surrounded by the Avars in the west and the Persians in the east, the position looked hopeless. But Heraclius was a truly remarkable emperor and soldier. And he knew what the best form of defence was. If you're looking for a good read over the Christmas Holidays, c…
…
continue reading
More great books at LoyalBooks.comBy Edward Gibbon
…
continue reading
More great books at LoyalBooks.comBy John Foxe
…
continue reading
More great books at LoyalBooks.comBy Edward Gibbon
…
continue reading
More great books at LoyalBooks.comBy John Foxe
…
continue reading
More great books at LoyalBooks.comBy Edward Gibbon
…
continue reading
More great books at LoyalBooks.comBy John Foxe
…
continue reading