Dan Snow's History Hit The Vandals
Jan 25, 2024
Professor Andy Merrills, an expert on the Vandals and their impact on the Roman Empire, joins the podcast to explore the truth behind the violent reputation of the Vandals. They discuss the Vandals' migration across Europe, their conquest of Carthage, and the archaeological evidence that sheds light on their true nature. The episode also delves into the rise, fall, and challenges faced by the Vandal kingdom, as well as the disappearance of the Vandals and the origins of the term 'Vandalism'.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
The Rise and Fall of the Vandals
03:06 • 14min
The Vandals in Spain and North Africa during the Western Roman Empire
17:13 • 5min
The Vandal Conquest of North Africa
22:20 • 20min
The Successors and Challenges of the Vandal Kingdom
42:11 • 5min
The Fate of the Vandals and the Origin of Vandalism
47:09 • 5min
Discussion about the Vandals and book authorship
51:51 • 3min