Western Civ
Episodes
Episode 60: Anglo-Saxon England (650-825)
30 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we delve into the murky past that is Anglo-Saxon England and consider the major impact that the influence of Christianity had on Angl...
Episode 59: The Birth of Modern Europe
09 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Believe it or not, modern Europe actually finds its origins as early as the Ninth Century. Today, we look at how the division of the Carolingian Empir...
Episode 58: Carolingian Empire (Medieval France Under Charlemagne)
20 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Charlemange makes a claim to be the new Emperor of Rome. The new HOLY Roman Emperor in fact... Check out our website for more at westerncivpodcast.c...
Supplemental: Monasticism in Medieval Europe
05 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Supplemental: Gregory The Great
05 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 57: The Dawn of Feudalism (Early Medieval France 583 - 751)
23 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Feudalism dawns in Carolingian France. Serfs, lords, fiefs, and so, so much more! Check out our website for more! westerncivpodcast.com Become a Pat...
Episode 56: Back To Italy (Medieval Italy and Spain 568-720)
07 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, we cover a wide range of events during the Early Middle Ages in Italy and Spain. Check out our website for more content at weste...
Episode 55: The House of War (632-717)
27 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Today we step away from our narrative and shift our focus to the Arabian Penninsula. We will detail the creation and rapid expansion of the first Isla...
Episode 54: Life After Justinian (Byzantium 565-638)
17 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
After the death of Justinian, Justin II takes the reigns and tries to reverse the course of the declining Empire. His death is followed by the brief r...
Episode 53: The British Isles in the Early Dark Ages (406-650 AD)
03 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Today we cover English History after the fall of the Roman Empire and until the Anglo-Saxon invasions. Check out our website for more content at wes...
Episode 52: Belisarius (533-565)
20 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Justinian takes his forces West to re-conquer the Roman Empire under a brilliant young general: Belisarius.
Episode 51: The Shattered West (Western Europe 476-533)
07 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
A look at western Europe between immediately after the fall of the Roman Empire. (476 - 533 CE) Check out our website: westerncivpodcast.com Become a ...
Episode 50: A Brave New World
02 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we cover the reigns of various Eastern Emperors leading up to Justinian's attempted reconquest of the West. Check out our website: ...
Episode 49: Recap and Setting the Stage
18 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we recap the last 4,500 years of Western History and set the stage for the turbulent Dark Ages to come. Check out our website: west...
Supplemental: Top Ten Best And Worst Roman Emperors
04 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Take it for what it is worth. Here is my list of the top ten BEST and WORST Roman Emperors. Check out our website for more content: westerncivpodcas...
Episode 48: The Fall Of The Roman Empire
21 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
By 476 AD, the Western Roman Empire had fallen. In this episode, we trace the final twenty years of Roman History in the West. We continue with the co...
Episode 47: Attila The Hun
07 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In the late 430's power in Hunnic Society finally centralized around one, powerful leader: Attila. He would use this power to assault both the Eastern...
Episode 46: The Last Great Romans
23 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In 410 AD the Roman Empire hit one of its lowest points. But, within a decade it had rebounded. The reason Flavius Constantius. Constantius would rebu...
Episode 45: The Sack of Rome
26 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Our story continues with Theodosius briefly reuniting the Empire in 394. Then, all hell breaks loose again as the Huns force different Germanic Tribe...
Episode 44: A World Changed
12 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this Episode, we take a step back and chronicle the changing social and political landscape beyond Rome's borders to the North. There, the arrival ...
Episode 43: Two Steps Forward.... And Three Back
29 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Jovian Tries to Turn Back the Clock. Valentinian Tries to Keep the Peace. And Valens Fights with Everyone... Check out our website for more content!!!...
Episode 42: New Rome
15 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Constantine wins the civil war, ushering in a new age for the Romans. For the first time, the empire will be Christian. Check out our website for mo...
Episode 41: The Rule of Four
01 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Between 284 CE and 305 CE, Emperor Diocletian rebuilds the Roman Empire. His model for what will become known as "The Dominant" would become the model...
Episode 40: Things Fall Apart
16 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
The Third Century was not a kind century to the Roman Empire. A rising Persia coupled with nearly non-stop civil unrest nearly ended the empire long b...
Episode 39: The End of the Beginning
17 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas
After the death of Marcus Aurelius, the Roman Empire begins a slow and steady decline. And, it all begins with Commodus...
Episode 38: Glory Days
21 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Rome reaches its height under the Antontines. Trajan leads the Empire to its greatest territorial heights.
Episode 37: The Year of the Four Emperors and the Flavian Dynasty
15 Jan 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Nero's suicide leads to a year of unprecedented chaos in Rome. Four men stake their claim to the throne and ultimately only one can triumph and lead t...
Episode 36: The Julio-Claudians (Part Two)
05 Jan 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Rome gets a short reprieve under the reign of the unexpectedly good Emperor Claudius. Then, after his murder, Nero brings the short-lived age of the J...
Episode 35: The Julio-Claudians (Part One)
10 Dec 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we cover the turbulent reigns of Tiberius and Caligula. If you like random persecutions and insanity, this episode is for you as the ...
Supplemental: A Roman Tour
25 Nov 2015
Contributed by Lukas
An Exploration of Roman Urbanization Efforts and Tour of the Empire.
Supplemental: A Day In The Life Of A Roman
18 Nov 2015
Contributed by Lukas
This supplement takes a closer look at everyday life in Rome under Emperor Augustus. We will explore commerce, how people lived, where they lived, wha...
Supplemental: The Eternal City
11 Nov 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In this supplemental, we look more closely at the citizens of Rome under Augustus. Who lived there? What did they do? What were the laws that governed...
Supplemental: Ancient and Classical Recap
05 Nov 2015
Contributed by Lukas
An overview of where the podcast has gone. We have traveled over 4,000 years and there have been some major changes. Populations have shifted. Empires...
Episode 34: Augustan Peace
22 Oct 2015
Contributed by Lukas
This episode wraps up the reign of Rome's first Emperor. Caesar Augustus struggles with family dynastic issues and deals with a major setback in Germa...
Episode 33: Augustus
25 Sep 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Our First Look At Rome's First Emperor (29-17 BC).
Episode 32: World War
10 Sep 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Antony And Octavian Caesar Fight To Rule Rome.
Episode 31: A Way Out
14 Aug 2015
Contributed by Lukas
A New Triumvirate Is Formed And We Meet Octavian Caesar. (44 - 42 BC)
Episode 30: The Ides Of March
31 Jul 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Julius Caesar becomes Dictator for life. It just turns out that was a lot shorter time period than everyone was expecting.... (47 - 44 BC)
Episode 29: Rubicon
16 Jul 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Julius Caesar Crosses The Rubicon And Civil War Grips The Roman World. Check out our website for more content! westerncivpodcast.com Become a patron t...
Episode 28: The Whole of Gaul Is Divided Into Three Parts...
03 Jul 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Caesar's Gallic Campaigns (58 - 50 BC)
Episode 27: Publius Clodius To Center Stage
19 Jun 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Caesar, Pompey, and Crassus Ally While Cicero Fights the Antics of Publius Clodius (62-58 BC)
Episode 26: Cato, Catiline, and the Courts
04 Jun 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Pompey Fights Off Pirates While Caesar, Cato and Everyone Else Fights in the Courts.
Episode 25: I Am Spartacus
23 May 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Caesar and Circero Make Their Names in the Court. Crassus Deals with a Slave Army.
Episode 24: Dictator
10 May 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Sulla and Marius battle it out in another Civil War that end's with Sulla's Dictatorship. Marius reforms the Roman Army with major consequences. And a...
Episode 23: Growing Pains
26 Apr 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Rome Struggles with its New Role of Mastery of the Classical World While Tensions Within Threaten to Destroy All it has Won
Episode 22: Delenda Est Carthago
12 Apr 2015
Contributed by Lukas
The Third and Final Punic War and a Look at Why The Punic Wars are so Significant to the Development of Western Civilization
Episode 21: Scipio Africanus and the End of the Second Punic War
29 Mar 2015
Contributed by Lukas
The Second Punic War Concludes with the Rise of a New Scipio and the Battle of Zama
Episode 20: The War Across the Sea
15 Mar 2015
Contributed by Lukas
The Second Punic War expands to Spain, Sicily, and even Greece
Episode 19: A Seemingly Endless String of Disasters
08 Mar 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Cannae
Episode 18: Crossing The Alps
28 Feb 2015
Contributed by Lukas
The Years Between The Wars
Supplemental: Life In Classical Athens
20 Feb 2015
Contributed by Lukas
A Quick Look At Day To Day Life
Episode 17: The First Punic War
15 Feb 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Round One of Rome Versus Carthage
Episode 16: Casus Belli
01 Feb 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Setting the Stage for the First Punic War
Episode 15: Enter Stage Left The Romans
25 Jan 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Rome Is Born And Quickly Expands
Episode 14: To The Strongest
09 Jan 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Alexander Fights His Final Campaigns
Episode 13: Alexander The Great
20 Dec 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Alexander Takes on Mighty Persia
Supplemental: The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World
14 Dec 2014
Contributed by Lukas
A Tour of the Classical World
Episode 12: The Peloponnesian Wars and Macedon
05 Dec 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Athens and Sparta Fight to the Death
Episode 11: Traitors, Martyrs, and Victory
30 Nov 2014
Contributed by Lukas
The Greek and Persian Wars
Episode 10: The Classical Greek Phalanx
24 Oct 2014
Contributed by Lukas
A Closer Look at the Greek Fighting Machine
Episode 9: A New World Order
12 Oct 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Cyrus, Darius, and the Persian Empire
Episode 8: Babylon Makes a Comeback!
07 Oct 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Nebuchadnezzar II Leads Babylon to its Greatest, and Final, Age
Episode 7: Sparta and Athens
06 Oct 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Social Experimentation in Classical Greece
Episode 6: The Assyrian Rollercoaster
28 Sep 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Assyria Rises Again And Then Falls…
Episode 5: It’s All Greek To Me
19 Sep 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Meanwhile, In Archaic Greece…
Episode 4: God’s Chosen People
13 Sep 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Israel Becomes a Nation While Assyria Makes a Comeback
Episode 3: Invasion and Expansion
11 Aug 2014
Contributed by Lukas
The Near East Deals With Changes And Some Familiar Faces
Episode 2: Meanwhile, in Egypt…
11 Aug 2014
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we shift our scene to the land of the Pharaohs. While in the Near East different cities vied for dominance, in ancient Egypt the land...
Episode 1: The Near East
11 Aug 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Civilization takes hold in the ancient Near East. In this episode, we cover ancient Sumeria and Syria. We discuss Babylon and the rise of civilization...
Introduction
11 Aug 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Western Civ! In this podcast, we cover Western History from its origins in the sands of Mesopotamia and Egypt, through the Roman Empire, Me...