The Fall of Rome Podcast

The podcast introduces the concept of 'Dadliness' and discusses their new show where they will interview fascinating people who share perspectives on various topics of interest to the Dadly set.

Kyle Harper, Professor of Classics at the University of Oklahoma, discusses the impact of climate change and disease on the fall of the Roman Empire. Topics include the decline in trade and resources, the role of paleoclimatic and genomic evidence, the relationship between waves of plague and archaeological genome data, and the vulnerability of the empire's trade system.

Justinian, the last great Roman emperor, discusses the natural disasters that marked the end of the Roman Empire. Topics include volcanic eruptions, changing climate, and a devastating plague. The impact of these disasters on society and the resilience of civilizations are explored.

Justinian, one of the defining figures of the Roman Empire, marks the boundary between Antiquity and the Middle Ages. Topics include his ambitious reform program, reconquest of lost provinces, military conquests, building projects, codification of Roman law, challenges faced during his reign, his rise to power, marriage to Theodora, renewal and restoration through Renovatio, holding conquered provinces, Gothic administration in Italy, and the reconquest of the Western Empire.

Explore how the Eastern Roman Empire survived Attila the Hun's attack and the disastrous fifth century through the eyes of a family of soldiers and bureaucrats. Highlights include the resilience of the Eastern Empire amidst the fall of the Western Empire, the aftermath of Theodosius's reign, negotiating a peace treaty with the Persians, the devastating impact of the Huns, and the survival of the Eastern Empire in the 5th century.

Explore why the eastern half of the Roman Empire survived while the western half fell. Learn about the unique characteristics and challenges of the Byzantine Empire. Discover the reign of Theodosius II and his impact on the stability of the Eastern Empire. Dive into the political ideology and bureaucratic structure of the Eastern Empire. Understand the linguistic and cultural differences between the Eastern and Western Roman Empires.

Explore the transformation of Latin into the Romance languages and the linguistic diversity within the Roman Empire. Discuss the evolution of language through speeches and texts from different centuries. Learn about the changes and variations in Latin language during the Roman Empire and the impact of the fall of the Roman Empire on the diversity of the Romance languages.

Explore the decline and fall of Roman cities, including their role in shaping the Roman world, challenges faced during the crisis of the third century, factors contributing to their decline, and the impact of the capture of North Africa on the Western half of the Roman Empire. Also, learn about the rise of the modern world and late medieval economic explosion.

Explore the significance and role of cities in the Roman Empire, including their influence on the economy, politics, culture, and administration. Learn about the process of building and Romanizing cities, and how they were interconnected for transportation and trade of goods. Discover the political control, infrastructure, and economic activity that made cities essential to the functioning of the Roman Empire.

Host introduces new show 'Tides of History' exploring monumental shifts that shaped the world. Chapter highlights: invasion of Italy by King Charles VIII, fall of the Roman Empire and rise of the modern world, influence of history on organizational structures, cultural, religious, and global shifts in Renaissance and early modern period.