The Fall of the Roman Empire Episode 88 "Burying the Dead"

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The Fall of the Roman Empire Episode 89 "Belisarius is Back!"

In 540, the Persians sacked Antioch. It was one of the greatest disasters in Roman history. But in 541, Belisarius was back from Italy. Could he now reverse the situation on the eastern front?Support the showFor a free ebook, maps and blogs check out my website nickholmesauthor.c ...  Show more

 . 28min 38sec
The Fall of the Roman Empire Episode 90 "Three Hundred Heroes"

In 544, Belisarius returned to Italy to fight the Goths. It was his last campaign and the end of his career. But many years later, he was asked by the emperor Justinian to don his armor one more time and save the empire from a new foe!Support the showFor a free ebook, maps and bl ...  Show more

 . 25min 18sec

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