The Fall of the Roman Empire Episode 76 "The Road to Nika"

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The Fall of the Roman Empire Episode 77 "Nika"

In January 532, the Nika riots in Constantinople shook the world and nearly overthrew the emperor Justinian. Find out what happened here. Link to my website for free resources - nickholmesauthor.comFor a free ebook, maps and blogs check out my website nickholmesauthor.comFind my ...  Show more

BOOK ANNOUNCEMENT - 'Rome and Attila' Book 3 in The Fall of the Roman Empire

My latest book, 'Rome and Attila', is now available on Amazon in ebook and paperback, links below. It’s about one of the most infamous figures in history—Attila the Hun. He’s a household name, but remarkably ...

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