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A.D. History Podcast

Paul K. DiCostanzo, Patrick Footetgnreview.com
Weaving a Tapestry of World History from 1AD to HD
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Armenia At Arms for Christianity | 451AD-460AD

Armenia steeped in their Christian faith, makes the first major military stand to defend the religion against Sassanid dominion. The post Armenia At Arms for Christianity | 451AD-460AD appeared first on TGNR .

May 07, 20251 hr 24 minSeason 5Ep. 8

Attila The FIERCE | Part 3 441AD-450AD

Attila the Hun in 441AD-450AD - with the death of his brother - achieves rule over all Hunnic lands, and achieves his infamous reputation. The post Attila The FIERCE | Part 3 441AD-450AD appeared first on TGNR .

Nov 09, 20241 hr 47 minSeason 5Ep. 7

Attila the Hun: P.2 In Power | 431AD-440AD

In Part 2 we see how Attila the Hun conducted himself as king, and what Saint Patrick did that influences Ireland to this day! The post Attila the Hun: P.2 In Power | 431AD-440AD appeared first on TGNR .

Jan 24, 20241 hr 5 minSeason 5Ep. 5

Attila the Hun: P.1 The Early Years | 421AD-430AD

Attila the Hun, as mysterious in some ways as the Huns themselves, has surprising origins in his earliest years. The post Attila the Hun: P.1 The Early Years | 421AD-430AD appeared first on TGNR .

Jul 18, 20231 hr 13 minSeason 5Ep. 3

Alaric I Sacks Rome | 411AD-420AD

Alaric I, the first king of the Visigoths, stands poised to do something tragic to the city of Rome that has not happened for over 800 years! The post Alaric I Sacks Rome | 411AD-420AD appeared first on TGNR .

Jun 21, 20231 hr 55 minSeason 5Ep. 2

Brexit 1.0: Rome Abandons Britain | 401AD-410AD

Rome abandons Britain in c. 410AD, initiating history's FIRST Brexit; and Rome's scourge the Visigoth King Alaric I comes onto the scene. The post Brexit 1.0: Rome Abandons Britain | 401AD-410AD appeared first on TGNR .

Feb 01, 20231 hr 51 minSeason 5Ep. 1

How Did The Library of Alexandria Actually Burn Down? | 391 AD-400 AD

The Library of Alexandria and its destruction is often thought a single inferno. In reality, the Library's demise was much more prolonged. The post How Did The Library of Alexandria Actually Burn Down? | 391 AD-400 AD appeared first on TGNR .

Jul 09, 20222 hr 9 minSeason 4Ep. 13

Battle of Adrianople | 381 AD-390 AD

The Battle of Adrianople shows the clear decline of Roman power, and Magnus Maximus becomes an unlikely Welsh folk hero. The post Battle of Adrianople | 381 AD-390 AD appeared first on TGNR .

Jun 06, 20221 hr 15 minSeason 4Ep. 12

The First Great Migration Disaster | 371AD-380AD

The Great Migration in Europe eventually proved fatal to the Western Roman Empire, but the first casualties were the Thervingi Goths. The post The First Great Migration Disaster | 371AD-380AD appeared first on TGNR .

Apr 04, 20222 hrSeason 4Ep. 11

War in Ukraine: A Historical Guide to the Russian Invasion

Russia's invasion of Ukraine is steeped in history; this is your historical guide to understand how that history is coming alive in this war. The post War in Ukraine: A Historical Guide to the Russian Invasion appeared first on TGNR .

Mar 05, 20221 hr 9 minSeason 4Ep. 9

Meet the Huns: History’s Perfect Enigma | 351AD-360AD

The Huns, despite their incredible impact on history, are still a mystery. Where they originated or how they lived are largely lost to time. The post Meet the Huns: History’s Perfect Enigma | 351AD-360AD appeared first on TGNR .

Feb 20, 20221 hr 38 minSeason 4Ep. 8

Did The U.S. HAVE To Use The Atomic Bombs in WW2? | Mini Documentary

Did the U.S. HAVE to use the atomic bombs during the Second World War? How could they have used the atomic bombs differently against Japan? The post Did The U.S. HAVE To Use The Atomic Bombs in WW2? | Mini Documentary appeared first on TGNR .

Feb 05, 202237 minSeason 4Ep. 7

The Day Santa Claus Died | 341AD-350AD

Who was Saint Nicholas of Myra, the inspiration for Santa Claus? What about his legacy makes him still play a major role in our world today? The post The Day Santa Claus Died | 341AD-350AD appeared first on TGNR .

Dec 11, 20211 hr 9 minSeason 4Ep. 5

Why Was Constantine So Great? | 331AD-340AD

Constantine has been called “The Great,” but why? Why does a Roman Emperor who died 1,700 years ago have fingerprints on our modern world? The post Why Was Constantine So Great? | 331AD-340AD appeared first on TGNR .

Nov 29, 20211 hr 8 minSeason 4Ep. 4

The Council of Nicaea: Fact Vs. Fiction | 321AD-330AD

The Council of Nicaea is the most well known of the first seven ecumenical councils, yet most are mistaken about what REALLY happened there. The post The Council of Nicaea: Fact Vs. Fiction | 321AD-330AD appeared first on TGNR .

Nov 13, 20211 hr 28 minSeason 4Ep. 3

The Curious Case of Constantine and Christianity | 311AD-320AD

How Roman Emperor Constantine became Christian, and his experience at the Battle of Milvian Bridge is a historical enigma we seek to solve. The post The Curious Case of Constantine and Christianity | 311AD-320AD appeared first on TGNR .

Nov 02, 20211 hr 26 minSeason 4Ep. 2

The Men Who Followed Aurelian: Crisis Continues | 275AD-280AD

The men who followed Aurelian before Diocletian arrives barely kept Rome's ship afloat, and only continued the Crisis of the Third Century. The post The Men Who Followed Aurelian: Crisis Continues | 275AD-280AD appeared first on TGNR .

Aug 14, 20211 hr 7 minSeason 3Ep. 10

How Did Aurelian Reunite the Roman Empire? | 271AD-280AD

Emperor Aurelian is best known for his success reuniting the Roman Empire. But how did he do it, when all others who tried failed? The post How Did Aurelian Reunite the Roman Empire? | 271AD-280AD appeared first on TGNR .

Jul 31, 20211 hr 15 minSeason 3Ep. 9
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