Covering the years 382 - 395, the Eastern and Western halves of the Roman Empire are set on a collision course, and the Goths are caught in the middle.

58 - The Limits of Earthly Power

Mar 20th, 2017 33m 46s

This week, we cover the war of words between the Bishop Ambrose of Milan and the Eastern Roman Emperor Theodosius "the Great."

57 - After Adrianople

Mar 13th, 2017 31m 23s

Covering 378-382, we cover the aftermath of the Battle of Adrianople.

56 - The Migrant Crisis (3/3)

Mar 6th, 2017 33m 19s

Covering the year 378, it's the climax of the migrant crisis, as the Roman Emperors Valens and Gratian close in on Gothic positions in the eastern Balkans.

55 - The Migrant Crisis (2/3)

Feb 27th, 2017 31m 27s

Part 2 of our series on the Goths who crossed into Roman territory in 376. For more content from "The Rhine" check us on on twitter and facebook!

54 - The Migrant Crisis (1/3)

Feb 20th, 2017 31m 10s

Covering the years 376-377, two desperate Gothic tribes run from a Hunnic army end up begging for food and shelter on the edge of the Roman Empire.

53 - Gothia in Retreat

Feb 13th, 2017 32m 9s

The arrival of the Huns in 375 CE signals the beginning of a new European epoch. First on the chopping block: the Goths.

52 - The Law of Hospitality

Feb 6th, 2017 32m 17s

The Roman Empire is expanding, causing all sorts of conflicts with it's neighbors, including the Germanic Quadi tribe in the middle Danube.

51 - Little Wolf

Jan 30th, 2017 22m 13s

We tell the unorthodox story of Wulfila, a Roman prisoner living among the Goths. Twitter: @rhinecast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rhinecast/?fref=ts

50 - Your Questions

Nov 14th, 2016 23m 30s

In this one I answer a few questions that I haven't been able to embed into the longer storytelling episodes. It's been a year of podcasting. Thank you so much for listening! We are going to take a short break, but we'll be back soon.

49 - The City of Ambassadors

Nov 7th, 2016 30m 53s

Covering 336-337, it's the foundation of one of the world's greatest cities and the end of the reign of Constantine. The Rhine is supported by you! To help us out on the research and production of the show, click here Facebook: https://www.fac

48 - Constantine the Great

Oct 31st, 2016 42m 58s

Great men are not always good. The Rhine is supported by you! To help us out on the research and production of the show, click here Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rhinecast/?fref=ts Twitter: @rhinecast Email: [email protected]

47 - Constantine's Battle for Rome

Oct 24th, 2016 36m 16s

Constantine marches his army through the Alps to attack Maxentius. To support the show: www.rhinecast.com/donate Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rhinecast/?fref=ts Twitter: @rhinecast Email: [email protected]

46 - Constantine's Awakening

Oct 17th, 2016 42m 34s

Constantine is thrown into the political maelstrom. The Rhine is supported by our fantastic listeners! Support the show at www.rhinecast.com/donate Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rhinecast/?fref=ts Twitter: @rhinecast Email: rhinecast@gmail

45 - Constantine on the Rhine

Oct 3rd, 2016 44m 39s

Covering the years 306 - 311, we tell the story of Constantine's complicated relationship with the Germanii, then shift to a dramatic series of political events in Italy. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rhinecast/?fref=ts Twitter: @rhinecast

44 - Constantine's Wild Ride

Sep 26th, 2016 35m 52s

Finally, we tell our first story about Constantine, a man who re-shaped Europe.

43 - Centurion

Sep 19th, 2016 51m 55s

Covering the years 296 - 305, we continue continue through the somewhat controversial reign of Diocles / Diocletian. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rhinecast/?fref=ts Twitter: @rhinecast Email: [email protected]