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The Sixth Age: A Medieval History Podcast
Forget everything you think you know about the "Dark Ages." The Sixth Age is a deep dive into Medieval History that strips away modern myths to reveal the world as it was actually lived.
Why did people in the Middle Ages see the world the way they did? From the fall of Rome to the dawn of the Renaissance, we reconstruct the Medieval worldview using primary sources and period-accurate perspectives. If you’re a fan of European history, historiography, and immersive storytelling, join us as we reject later stereotypes to rediscover the vibrant, complex, and often surprising lives of our ancestors.
Subscribe to The Sixth Age for a fresh, authentic look at the history of the Medieval world.
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Join me for an overview of the Eastern Roman Empire's major institutions, plus an account of the reigns of Emperors Zeno, Basilicus, and Anastasius Dicorus. As always, you can view the bibliography, contact me, or donate at the podcast website.
Keywords: Byzantine, Byzantium, Zeno, Basilicus, Medieval, History, Eastern Roman, Rome, Constantinople, Christianity, Christian History
Today, I cover the rulers of the Visigoths from 410-531 AD, focusing on the Balt dynasty, which led the Visigoths to conquer vast portions of Spain and France before they were defeated by internal squabbling and neighboring tribes. I cover great kings like Alaric I, Theodoric I, and Euric, as well as their less able descendants.
As always, you can leave comments or questions at the podcast website. If you liked this episode, please like, comment, share, and subscribe to support the show.
In this episode, I cover three of the earliest recorded Christian monks and the origins of Christian monasticism.
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In this episode, I cover the waning years of Geiseric's reign, and the reigns of his successors, setting the stage for the ultimate confrontation between the Eastern Romans and the Vandals.
As always, you can review my sources, or leave comments or questions, at https://www.6thagepod.com/
Ever wondered where the term "vandalism" came from? Listen to this podcast to find out. I cover the Vandal tribes, from their first appearance in written records through the Vandal Sack of Rome in 455 AD.
If you like this episode, make sure you subscribe so you don't miss part two. As always, you can leave feedback or review the show's bibliography at https://www.6thagepod.com/.
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