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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.
29 Dec 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.
10 Dec 2025
Bonus: The Last Stand of Roman King Syagrius
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.
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9 Dec 2025
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.
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26 Nov 2025
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.
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8 Nov 2025
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.
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27 Jun 2025
A Short History of the Frankish King Clovis I
Host Brandon Foster recounts the life of Frankish King Clovis I, who united the Franks through conquest and conversion to Catholicism, establishing the Merovingian dynasty.
21 Jun 2025
Introduction to Medieval Germanica
The host introduces Medieval Germanica, a podcast exploring German history, culture, and people from the Late Ancient Period through the Early Medieval Period.
21 Jun 2025
Episode 4: Germanic Mythology, Hindu Mythology, and the Judeo-Christian Flood
This episode explores the connections between Germanic mythology's Mannus, Hindu mythology's Manu, and the Judeo-Christian flood narrative, highlighting shared Indo-European ancestry and mythological parallels.
13 Jun 2025
Episode 3: Who Were the Germans?
The host of Medieval Germanica explores the origins, languages, and appearance of the Germanic tribes who migrated throughout Europe, offering insights into their identity.
6 Jun 2025
Episode 2: Julius Caesar and the First German King Ariovistus
Julius Caesar clashes with Ariovistus, the first German king, during his conquest of Gaul, revealing early conflicts between Roman and Germanic powers in this historical analysis.
4 Jun 2025
Episode 1: Trenches and A Hobbit, A Wardrobe, and A Great War
The host explores Joseph Loconte's book, *A Hobbit, A Wardrobe, and A Great War*, examining trench warfare's profound influence on authors J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis.
31 Oct 2024
A History of: Reformation Day
This episode explores the origins of Reformation Day and its historical significance.
31 Oct 2024
A History of: All_Hallows Eve (Halloween)
This episode explores the historical origins of All Hallows' Eve and its transformation into the modern Halloween holiday.
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