The Rhine

We follow the Vandals from the area around modern-day Berlin to Tunisia. One of the great adventures in the ancient world.

Covering the years 410 - 416, the Goths are on the move again. From now on we'll call these Goths "Visigoths"

Covering the years 408 - 410 in Italy, this was our favorite show to write and produce.

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Covering 405 - 409 CE, we watch two groups of barbarians merge and threaten the very heart of the Western Roman Empire.

We take a close look at the 3 tribes that crossed the frozen Rhine river on New Year's Eve of the year 406 and wreaked havoc on Roman Gaul.

Covering the years 402 - 406, we discuss the changing nature of the Roman state, particularly in the west.

Covering the years 395 - 402, Alaric and the Goths turn their attention to the Western Roman Empire, led by a general named Stilicho.

Covering 395, the Romans suffer massive attacks on two fronts.

Covering the years 382 - 395, the Eastern and Western halves of the Roman Empire are set on a collision course, and the Goths are caught in the middle.

This week, we cover the war of words between the Bishop Ambrose of Milan and the Eastern Roman Emperor Theodosius "the Great."