A history of Romania

By Arthur Soporan

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

The story is divided into five seasons:

Beginnings, covering prehistory to the

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A history of Romania episodes:

November 04, 2025 2.05 On the precipice
We begin this season’s narrative on the Danube where periodic raids by the Romans and Slavs simmer along the frontier—until an unexpected spark triggers a conflagration that engulfs the entire eastern Mediterranean.
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29min
October 21, 2025 2.04 Village life
In this last episode of setup, we explore what daily life looked like for the farmers who made up most of the population of the khaganate, considering everything from their homes to their meals, crafts, and habits.
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30min
October 07, 2025 2.03 A tapestry of subjects
As we explore the khaganate in more depth, we take a look at the subject peoples who lived under Avar dominion, their ways of life, and the relationships they negotiated with their overlords to advance their own interests.
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31min
September 23, 2025 2.02 The khaganate
In the year 602, the lands north of the Danube were dominated by the Avars, a little-known people from the steppes. In this episode, we take a look at their origins, values, and the khaganate they established to rival the Roman empire.

You can check out the extent of their khaganate in this week's map.
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27min
September 09, 2025 2.01 The legacy of Antiquity
As we begin season two, I share what you can expect from this next chunk of narrative and then take a look at the story so far to refresh our memories and prepare us for what comes next.

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29min
December 03, 2024 Extra episode: Callidromus’ story
In this standalone episode, we follow an enslaved man who served a Roman general, saw the Dacian capital in its prime, worked in the palace of the Parthian King of Kings, and staged a daring escape to gain his freedom in the midst of war.
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30min
November 20, 2024 1.29 Threads of beginnings
To close out season one, we discuss the impact of the Goths, Huns, and Gepids in the region, ask how we can discern ethnicity in our sources, and consider the effects of Christianity north of the Danube. We also explore some of my storytelling choices and glance at what's next for the podcast.

If you can spare a few minutes, please send me an email with your thoughts and comments at [email protected]
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35min
November 05, 2024 1.28 Misty myths
The story of season one is done and we have plenty to discuss: the legacy of the Dacians, Romanization in the provinces, contrasting historical theories, and what it all means for that greatest of unresolved questions — What are the origins of the Romanian people?
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33min
October 22, 2024 1.27 Gentes et regna
In the last narrative episode of season one, the Avars spring out of the Carpathian Basin and into the Balkans, while Slavic tribes roam the lands on either side of the Danube seeking a permanent place to settle.

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29min
October 08, 2024 1.26 Blood feud
The Gepids reign as the most powerful people north of the Danube, but a new rival supported by the Roman empire threatens to dismantle their kingdom, all while a horrifying illness makes its appearance in the Balkans.

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28min

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How many episodes does A history of Romania have?

The podcast currently has 36 episodes available.

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