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The Fall Of The Roman Empire

Nick Holmes
Justinian
Roman Empire
Belisarius
Procopius
Anastasius
Eastern Roman Empire
Theodora
Attila the Hun
Nika Riots
Kavad
Sassanian Persia
Ostrogoths
White Huns
Justinian I
Vandal Kingdom
Rome
Carthage
Hagia Sophia
Byzantine Empire
Gothic Kingdom

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.

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Nick Holmes
Historian and author focusing on Roman history and related civilizations.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 515 ratings
  • Fall of Rome

    Phenomenal and truly enjoyable so much so I have bought all of Nick’s books!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SydAugustus
    United States4 months ago
  • Listening while running

    I really like this podcast and find that the author, Nick, does a good job at diving into the details just enough to help explain the situation, but not to much that the story gets bogged down. I listen to this podcast as I run each morning and find it helps me to focus on the Fall of the Roman Empire and not on my dreaded task of running. I’m on episode 93 and plan on repeating the series when it’s over just so that I can learn more about the fall when it’s all put together in a larger context.... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DCinFL201812
    United States7 months ago
  • Best History of Rome podcast

    A clear, concise chronological recounting of the history of Rome with the major events and characters covered all pleasantly narrated by the author.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Great podcast spoiled
    United Kingdom10 months ago
  • Best Roman History podcast out there.

    Fascinating, informative and fast moving. An easy listen, just finished reading the first book (on Kindle) and this makes a great companion. I’m in US and needed to VPN into UK to access the podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Eldepher
    United Statesa year ago
  • Why couldn’t school have been like this?

    What started as a half-hearted search for podcasts on Stoicism and Marcus Aurelius quickly brought me to Nick’s podcast, which has instantly become my favourite. Nick clearly knows his stuff, and even though I know very little about Roman history, I was very quickly hooked. I’m three episodes in, and if I’m not careful I’ll run out, because there’s so much rich detail and imagery, without any of the information overload that I’ve found on other podcasts. I’m sold!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Will Stevens-Harris
    United Kingdoma year ago

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Some critics note occasional political commentary as a deviation from pure history, but still generally favorable.

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This program stories the rise and fall of ancient empires through vivid narration, with a focus on the Roman world and its enduring legacy. Across recent episodes, listeners can expect deep dives into political power, military campaigns, and the cultural forces that shaped historical trajectories—from Byzantium and the Umayyads to Charlemagne and the Carolingians. The host combines detailed research with engaging storytelling, often weaving in maps, sources, and broader climate and societal factors to explain long arc historical change. A notable strength is the accessible, bite-sized pacing that still delivers thorough context, making it suitable for both casual history enthusiasts and more studied listeners who want a coherent, continuous... more

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