History's Greatest Battles
History's Greatest Battles
Podcast Description
Vicious civil wars. Gruelling sieges. Rebellious provinces, galling betrayals and tribes seeking revenge…
Join us for the first series of History’s Greatest Battles, where we’re heading back to the Roman empire. Emily Briffett is joined by historian Dr Adrian Goldsworthy to look back at five of the most fascinating clashes of this ancient civilisation, taking in the action blow by blow and identifying the major moments and key commanders that shaped events. They’ll also be uncovering what the military engagements of this mighty superpower can reveal about the age of the emperors, and asking: how history might have turned out differently had things gone the other way?
History’s Greatest Battles is produced by HistoryExtra, the home of ‘History’s Greatest’ podcasts. Listen to our other podcasts History’s Greatest Conspiracy Theories, History’s Greatest Scandals, History’s Greatest Cities, HistoryExtra Long Reads and the HistoryExtra podcast at historyextra.com/podcast. For more fascinating stories from the past, check out BBC History Magazine or head to HistoryExtra.com. We'd love to know what you think about the podcast, so leave us a review and let us know the topics you think we should be covering. Or, follow us on Facebook, X, Instagram or YouTube to keep in touch.
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The podcast zeroes in on significant historical events, particularly military battles, through a detailed examination of conflicts like the Battle of Actium. Episodes discuss broader themes such as civil wars, naval showdowns, and key commanders, revealing how these clashes shaped the trajectory of ancient civilizations.
Vicious civil wars. Gruelling sieges. Rebellious provinces, galling betrayals and tribes seeking revenge…
Join us for the first series of History’s Greatest Battles, where we’re heading back to the Roman empire. Emily Briffett is joined by historian Dr Adrian Goldsworthy to look back at five of the most fascinating clashes of this ancient civilisation, taking in the action blow by blow and identifying the major moments and key commanders that shaped events. They’ll also be uncovering what the military engagements of this mighty superpower can reveal about the age of the emperors, and asking: how history might have turned out differently had things gone the other way?
History’s Greatest Battles is produced by HistoryExtra, the home of ‘History’s Greatest’ podcasts. Listen to our other podcasts History’s Greatest Conspiracy Theories, History’s Greatest Scandals, History’s Greatest Cities, HistoryExtra Long Reads and the HistoryExtra podcast at historyextra.com/podcast. For more fascinating stories from the past, check out BBC History Magazine or head to HistoryExtra.com. We’d love to know what you think about the podcast, so leave us a review and let us know the topics you think we should be covering. Or, follow us on Facebook, X, Instagram or YouTube to keep in touch.
What was the Romans’ weakest link when it came to warfare? Do we
underestimate the military might of other ancient civilisations in favour
of Rome? And which battles from the imperial era have been overlooked?
In this special bonus episode of History’s Greatest Battles, Emily Briffett
is joined once again by Dr Adrian Goldsworthy to revisit the five epic
clashes they explored in our first series on the Roman empire – from
naval showdowns and brutal sieges to disastrous defeats and tales of
betrayal. Together, they reflect on what these battles reveal about the
Roman world – and consider whether they are really representative of
the ancient civilisation’s military prowess.
If you’re interested in finding out more about the military history of
ancient Rome, Adrian recently appeared on the HistoryExtra podcast to
answer listener questions on the tactics and strategy of the Roman war
machine – from why soldiers didn’t always wear red to how and when
their seemingly invincible army was defeated by a hedge: https://link.chtbl.com/HEXHGB
History’s Greatest Battles is produced by HistoryExtra, the home of ‘History’s Greatest’ podcasts. Listen to our other podcasts History’s Greatest Conspiracy Theories, History’s Greatest Scandals, History’s Greatest Cities, HistoryExtra Long Reads and the HistoryExtra podcast at historyextra.com/podcast.
For more fascinating stories from the past, check out BBC History Magazine or head to HistoryExtra.com.
We’d love to know what you think about the podcast, so leave us a review and let us know the topics you think we should be covering. Or, follow us on Facebook, X, Instagram or YouTube to keep in touch.
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This episode was hosted by Emily Briffett and produced by Jack Bateman.
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