Andy Merrills

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'.