Echoes of Empires
Nick HolmesWelcome to Echoes of Empires. If you’re looking for a podcast about history, you’ve come to the right place! Because you’ll find over a hundred episodes here about the Roman Empire, Byzantium, the Arab Caliphates, Charlemagne’s Empire, the Dark Ages, the Crusades and I’m adding to them all the time.
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| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 144 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | HistoryReligion & SpiritualityChristianity | |||
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In the years from 1068 to 1071, the Byzantine emperor Romanus Diogenes tried but failed to stem the Turkish raids into Anatolia. Finally, he decided to lead his army far into the east, to stem the raids at their point of origin, near the fortress of ... more
The Fall of the Roman Empire podcast is now called Echoes of Empires.
Why change the name? Well, as you know, this podcast has already moved beyond the fall of Rome to cover a broader range of historical topics. In the last few episodes, we’ve cover... more
Welcome to Echoes of Empires, my new podcast which is the successor to the Fall of the Roman Empire.
In this episode, I want to look at the First Crusade. This crusade was quite different from all the others. Not only did it establish and define th... more
I wanted to let you know that my latest book, The Inheritors of Rome, is now available in both paperback and ebook on Amazon and will be available through most major book retailers soon. Click here for the Amazon link.
Why did I write the book? I wa... more
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- Fall of Rome
Phenomenal and truly enjoyable so much so I have bought all of Nick’s books!!!
Apple Podcasts5SydAugustus
United States8 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 Podcasts5DCinFL201812United Statesa year 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 Podcasts5Great podcast spoiled
United Kingdoma year 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 Podcasts5EldepherUnited 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 Podcasts5Will Stevens-HarrisUnited Kingdoma year ago
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This series offers a vividly told narrative of Rome's rise and fall, weaving deep historical detail with engaging storytelling. Across episodes, it covers the Byzantine era, Islamic empires, medieval polities, and pivotal figures, often drawing connections between ancient events and broader cultural or climate factors. Listeners can expect accessible explanations, well-researched context, and a strong narrative drive that makes complex history approachable for curious non-specialists and seasoned enthusiasts alike. A notable draw is the host's energetic delivery and the way episodes balance chronological clarity with colorful anecdotes, while occasional book announcements add depth for fans seeking more.
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