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Author: Joe Rigodanzo

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Stories from the chaotic frontier between Rome and the "Barbarians" that became Europe's fault line. We chart the rise of the Roman Empire, it's fall in the West, and the reverberations that led to centuries of conflict between France and Germany.
71 Episodes
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67 - Vandal Fury

67 - Vandal Fury

2017-07-1701:43:24

We follow the Vandals from the area around modern-day Berlin to Tunisia.  One of the great adventures in the ancient world.
Covering the years 410 - 416, the Goths are on the move again.  From now on we'll call these Goths "Visigoths"
65 - The Eternal City

65 - The Eternal City

2017-05-1501:05:40

Covering the years 408 - 410 in Italy, this was our favorite show to write and produce.   www.rhinecast.com
Covering 405 - 409 CE, we watch two groups of barbarians merge and threaten the very heart of the Western Roman Empire.
We take a close look at the 3 tribes that crossed the frozen Rhine river on New Year's Eve of the year 406 and wreaked havoc on Roman Gaul.
Covering the years 402 - 406, we discuss the changing nature of the Roman state, particularly in the west.
61 - The Gothic Reik

61 - The Gothic Reik

2017-04-1048:27

Covering the years 395 - 402, Alaric and the Goths turn their attention to the Western Roman Empire, led by a general named Stilicho.
60 - Born on an Island

60 - Born on an Island

2017-04-0356:44

Covering 395, the Romans suffer massive attacks on two fronts.
Covering the years 382 - 395, the Eastern and Western halves of the Roman Empire are set on a collision course, and the Goths are caught in the middle.
This week, we cover the war of words between the Bishop Ambrose of Milan and the Eastern Roman Emperor Theodosius "the Great."
57 - After Adrianople

57 - After Adrianople

2017-03-1331:23

Covering 378-382, we cover the aftermath of the Battle of Adrianople.
Covering the year 378, it's the climax of the migrant crisis, as the Roman Emperors Valens and Gratian close in on Gothic positions in the eastern Balkans.
Part 2 of our series on the Goths who crossed into Roman territory in 376.   For more content from "The Rhine" check us on on twitter and facebook!
Covering the years 376-377, two desperate Gothic tribes run from a Hunnic army end up begging for food and shelter on the edge of the Roman Empire.
53 - Gothia in Retreat

53 - Gothia in Retreat

2017-02-1332:09

The arrival of the Huns in 375 CE signals the beginning of a new European epoch.  First on the chopping block: the Goths.
The Roman Empire is expanding, causing all sorts of conflicts with it's neighbors, including the Germanic Quadi tribe in the middle Danube.
51 - Little Wolf

51 - Little Wolf

2017-01-3022:13

We tell the unorthodox story of Wulfila, a Roman prisoner living among the Goths. Twitter: @rhinecast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rhinecast/?fref=ts
50 - Your Questions

50 - Your Questions

2016-11-1423:30

In this one I answer a few questions that I haven't been able to embed into the longer storytelling episodes. It's been a year of podcasting.  Thank you so much for listening!   We are going to take a short break, but we'll be back soon.
Covering 336-337, it's the foundation of one of the world's greatest cities and the end of the reign of Constantine. The Rhine is supported by you!  To help us out on the research and production of the show, click here Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rhinecast/?fref=ts Twitter: @rhinecast Email: rhinecast@gmail.com
Great men are not always good. The Rhine is supported by you!  To help us out on the research and production of the show, click here Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rhinecast/?fref=ts Twitter: @rhinecast Email: rhinecast@gmail.com
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Comments (6)

Michael Lemieux

feels like more of a history of rome again! haha still well done and enjoyable.

Nov 28th
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Jason Hague

are there more then 61 episodes?? VERY WELL DONE!!!

Jul 24th
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Blaine Buttemeier

👍👏

Feb 20th
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Elliott Shifflett

sooooo....new episode soon? I'm getting that history itch.

Jan 21st
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chris sagosz

This is a fantastic podcast. love the balance of facts and narratative! much less dry than many other good history series.

Dec 11th
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