The Rhine

Joe Rigodanzo

Stories from the chaotic frontier between Rome and the "Barbarians" that became Europe's fault line. We chart the rise of the Roman Empire, it's fall in the West, and the reverberations that led to centuries of conflict between France and Germany.

  1. 17/07/2017

    67 - Vandal Fury

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

  2. 28/06/2017

    66 - After the Sack of Rome

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

  3. 15/05/2017

    65 - The Eternal City

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

  4. 08/05/2017

    64 - Pressure Makes Diamonds

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

  5. 01/05/2017

    63 - The New Year's Eve Invaders

    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.

  6. 17/04/2017

    62 - The Retreat of the Conquerors

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

  7. 10/04/2017

    61 - The Gothic Reik

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

  8. 03/04/2017

    60 - Born on an Island

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

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Stories from the chaotic frontier between Rome and the "Barbarians" that became Europe's fault line. We chart the rise of the Roman Empire, it's fall in the West, and the reverberations that led to centuries of conflict between France and Germany.

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  • Creado por
    Joe Rigodanzo
  • Años en activo
    2015 - 2017
  • Episodios
    71
  • Clasificación
    Apto
  • Sitio web del podcast
    The Rhine