Where the Past Lives

Brandon Foster

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Where The Past Lives is a podcast dedicated to bringing history to life in any way possible, join to listen to stories of yesterday as if they were of today.

JAN 4

A Short History of Venezuela

A brief look at Venezuela's long history. From Pre-Spanish colonization to the capture of Maduro. There is a lot to talk about here, but I tried to be short.

26 min
12/29/2025

Episode 8: Who Was The First Queen of a Gothic Kingdom? Her Name Was Amalasuntha.

Born in the late 5th century, outlived her husband and son, and became the first queen of the Ostrogothic Kingdom in Italy. Amalasuntha lived a fascinating life. Though her reign was short, her impact on history was great.

21 min
12/10/2025 · BONUS

[PREVIEW] Bonus: The final battle that ended Rome's presence in Gaul.

Following the chaos of 476 AD, the final territorial vestige of Roman rule was the Kingdom of Soissons in Gaul, under the resilient Roman administrator, Syagrius. His authority was dramatically challenged by the rising star of the Germanic world, the fiercely ambitious Frankish King, Clovis I. Their decisive showdown in 486 AD at the Battle of Soissons resulted in Clovis’s complete victory, which swiftly dismantled the last claim to Roman sovereignty in the West. Syagrius’s subsequent capture and execution sealed the final chapter for the empire, while simultaneously laying the groundwork for Clovis to forge the beginnings of the unified Frankish kingdom. Links: ⁠⁠Linktree⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Hulu⁠⁠⁠⁠Boox⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠Support⁠⁠ Music:Sunguard by Alexander Nakarada (CreatorChords) | https://creatorchords.comMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons / Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

2 min
SEASON 1, EPISODE 7 TRAILER

[PREVIEW] Episode 7: The Final roman Stand: Syagrius, Clovis, and the Collapse of the West

Following the chaos of 476 AD, the final territorial vestige of Roman rule was the Kingdom of Soissons in Gaul, under the resilient Roman administrator, Syagrius. His authority was dramatically challenged by the rising star of the Germanic world, the fiercely ambitious Frankish King, Clovis I. Their decisive showdown in 486 AD at the Battle of Soissons resulted in Clovis’s complete victory, which swiftly dismantled the last claim to Roman sovereignty in the West. Syagrius’s subsequent capture and execution sealed the final chapter for the empire, while simultaneously laying the groundwork for Clovis to forge the beginnings of the unified Frankish kingdom. Links: ⁠Linktree⁠ ⁠Hulu⁠⁠Boox⁠ or ⁠Support⁠ Music:Sunguard by Alexander Nakarada (CreatorChords) | https://creatorchords.comMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons / Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

4 min
SEASON 1, EPISODE 6 TRAILER

[PREVIEW] Episode 6: A Lead Sarcophagus and other Discoveries under Notre Dame

In April 2019, a fire broke out at Notre Dame Cathedral. It was contained, but the structure needed some renovations. Archaeologists were permitted to excavate, and now they have discovered some really cool things. Here are a few of them. Links: Linktree HuluBoox or Support Music:Sunguard by Alexander Nakarada (CreatorChords) | https://creatorchords.comMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons / Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

5 min
11/08/2025

[PREVIEW] Episode 5: Saxon Wars-A War of Expansion or of Religion

The Saxon Wars waged by Charlemagne between 772 and 804 were fought either for territorial expansion or for the Christian faith. Watch this episode from Medieval Germanica to find out what historians and the sources say. If you like medieval history, you should check out my links!

5 min
SEASON 1, EPISODE 5 TRAILER

[PREVIEW] Bonus: A Short History of the Frankish King Clovis I

Welcome to Medieval Germanica. I’m your host, Brandon Foster, and today we’re diving into the life of Clovis, the first king of the united Franks. Born around 466 to Childeric I and a Thuringian princess, Clovis—whose name means “famous warrior”—rose to power in 481 and changed the course of European history. We’ll explore how he defeated Roman and Frankish rivals, expanded his kingdom through cunning and conquest, and ultimately unified the Franks. Most famously, Clovis converted to Catholic Christianity, setting the stage for a long alliance between the Frankish kings and the Church. From the Battle of Soissons to the Council of Orléans, from brutal assassinations to the founding of Paris as his capital—this is the story of Clovis, founder of the Merovingian dynasty. For more, click here.

5 min
SEASON 1, EPISODE 4 TRAILER

[PREVIEW] Episode 4: Germanic Mythology, Hindu Mythology, and the Judeo-Christian Flood

This episode focuses on the Germanic mythological character Mannus and his Hindu counterpart Manu. Both the Germans and the Aryans who invaded India were Indo-Europeans. They shared a similar ancestry, and their mythologies have many similarities. Mannus also had three sons: Ingvaeones, Hirmeaones, and Instvaeones. In addition to their shared "first man" mythology, Manu and Mannus share a flood story similar to the Judeo-Christian flood story. Check out the episode to learn more. Enjoy what you see check out my other social content: LinkTree

4 min

Where The Past Lives is a podcast dedicated to bringing history to life in any way possible, join to listen to stories of yesterday as if they were of today.

Creator

Brandon Foster
Years Active

2025 - 2026
Episodes

13
Rating

Clean
Show Website

Where the Past Lives