A history of Romania

• Extra episode: Callidromus’ story

  In this standalone episode, we follow an enslaved man who served a Roman general, saw the Dacian capital in its prime, worked in the palace of the Parthian King of Kings, and staged a daring escape to gain his freedom in the midst of war. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• 1.29 Threads of beginnings

  To close out season one, we discuss the impact of the Goths, Huns, and Gepids in the region, ask how we can discern ethnicity in our sources, and consider the effects of Christianity north of the Danube. We also explore some of my storytelling choices and glance at what's next for the podcast.If you can spare a few minutes, please send me an email with your thoughts and comments at [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• 1.28 Misty myths

  The story of season one is done and we have plenty to discuss: the legacy of the Dacians, Romanization in the provinces, contrasting historical theories, and what it all means for that greatest of unresolved questions — What are the origins of the Romanian people? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• 1.27 Gentes et regna

  In the last narrative episode of season one, the Avars spring out of the Carpathian Basin and into the Balkans, while Slavic tribes roam the lands on either side of the Danube seeking a permanent place to settle.Check out this episode's map: http://www.ahistoryofromania.com/episodes/127-gentes-et-regna Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• 1.26 Blood feud

  The Gepids reign as the most powerful people north of the Danube, but a new rival supported by the Roman empire threatens to dismantle their kingdom, all while a horrifying illness makes its appearance in the Balkans.Check out the map for this episode: http://www.ahistoryofromania.com/episodes/126-blood-feud Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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