Anthology Of Heroes History

“The Christians are doing what even the Turks never did!”In this episode, we explore the horrific aftermath of the 1527 Sack of Rome, one of the most devastating events in the city's history.As The Duke of Bourbon’s army fell upon Rome, we follow the perspective of of Pope Clement VII, who was Pope at the time of the Sack.We explore his role in the defense of the city (or lack thereof), and the impact his decisions.We also follow the hardships of Isabella d'Este, an Italian noblewoman who had chosen to stay behind and wait-out the siege.The army, composed mostly of German Landsknechts, committed countless atrocities against the civilian population, including mass murder, rape, and looting.The soldiers also targeted churches, stealing valuable artwork and destroying the most sacred artefacts in Christendom. Through the use of eye-witness accounts, this episode offers rare, first-hand accounts of the chaos and suffering that follow a siege.Join us as we take a journey through the grizzly aftermath of the 1527 Sack of Rome. Help support the show on Patreon! Sources and Attributions on our website. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“Hell was a more beautiful sight to behold.” In this episode, we delve into the tumultuous events leading up to the 1527 Sack of Rome , "The 9/11 of the 16th Century".At the center of it all stands Charles III, The Duke of Bourbon, a powerful French nobleman with a reputation for being ambitious and insecure.We explore his motivations and actions as he betrays his King to join forces with the Holy Roman Empire, and follow his downfall at the hands of his mutinous German army.From personal rivalries to bloody battles, this episode takes listeners on a journey through The Duke's fall from grace, set against a backdrop of the most dramatic periods in European history. With expert analysis and gripping storytelling, you'll gain a new understanding of the complex forces that shaped one of the most infamous moments in Rome's history. Help support the show on Patreon! Sources and Attributions on our website. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

That's a wrap for Season 4. New episodes coming in late Jan/early Feb 2023.Take our listener survey for the chance to win an Anthology Of Heroes hoody tinyurl.com/aohsurveySign up to our mailing list to be emailed when a new episode is released.https://www.anthologyofheroespodcast.com/Chat history with us on Discord!https://discord.gg/Nwj5bzPmyE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“Could the fall of the Roman Empire have been avoided?”The story of the last days of the Western Roman Empire is a tale of two men: Emperor Majorian and his advisor, Ricimer.Majorian was a brave and determined leader who inherited a realm in chaos. He spent his reign fighting to restore the empire to its former glory.Ricimer, was a power-hungry opportunist who saw disorder as an opportunity to seize control.As the empire crumbled beneath them, only one would be left standing.Help support the show on Patreon!Sources and Attributions on our website. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

By the mid fifth century, The Roman Empire was a shadow of its former self.Decades of weak leadership had left the realm fragmented, broke and leaderless. The world was moving on.…but not everyone was willing to accept it. In an age of hedonistic Emperors and corrupt senators one man would crawl through the filth and rise to the top.In the realms final years he'd show the world that Rome still had some fight left. The story of Emperor Majorian, Rome's Last Hope.Help support the show on Patreon!Sources and Attributions on our website. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

’This country is mine and no other nation can have it!’It had happened. King Menelik II was now Emperor Menelik II.With his rival killed and his armoury overflowing with modern guns, The ancient kingdom of Ethiopia seemed destined for prosperity.But, friendship with Italy came with a price tag and when The Emperor wouldn’t dance to their tune, things got nasty.Could an African Kingdom repel a modern European state?This episode covers Menelik’s reign as Emperor, including the famous Battle of Adwa.Help support the show on Patreon!Sources and Attributions on our website. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

‘If powers at a distance come to partition Africa, I do not intend to be an indifferent spectator...’By the late 1800’s, Ethiopia was the only African kingdom not yet colonized by Europeans. As France and Britain gobbled up nations like Oreos, Italy decided they wanted a bit for themselves.Through the centuries Ethiopia had endured as a Christian oasis in a Islamic world.But could it survive colonisation?This episode follows the life of Emperor Menelik II, an Ethiopian hero.Help support the show on Patreon!Sources and Attributions on our website. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discover the intense battle in Gaul as Vercingetorix leads a confederation against Caesar. Explore the strategic warfare, deception, and bravery in the Siege of Alesia. Witness Caesar's setbacks and triumphs, culminating in Vercingetorix's defeat and the lasting impact on Gaul.

Explore Caesar's brutal conquest in Gaul, facing defiant tribes and their crafty chieftains. Dive into the intense battles, naval warfare, and engineering feats as Caesar struggles to subdue the Gauls. Witness the resistance and betrayal he encounters in his quest for Roman supremacy in Gaul.

Explore the clash of empires between Julius Caesar and the formidable Gaulish leader Vercingetorix. Learn about Caesar's rise to power, Gaulic society, and the intense resistance against Roman domination led by Vercingetorix. Dive into the strategic military decisions of Caesar and the bravery of those who championed resistance against Roman conquest.