Christian History Episodes
The 1453 Siege Of Constantinople: Part 2
The 1453 Siege heats up as Constantine XI struggles to hold back the Ottoman Turks.
The 1453 Siege Of Constantinople: Part 1
We trace the final days of the Byzantine Empire through the eyes of its last emperor.
End Of The Roman Empire | Part 1: The Beggar Kings
Emperor John VI struggles to reform the faltering Roman Empire during its final century.
The Fall Of Szigetvár (1566) | Part 2: Zrinski's Redemption
The conclusion of our two-part series on the 1566 Siege of Szigetvár, featuring Nikola Zrinski's renowned last stand.
Hungary's Deathblow: Massacre At Mohács | Part 2
"Woe! Woe to us Hungarians! What an evil age we have entered..."
Hungary's Deathblow: Massacre At Mohács | Part 1
"More was lost at Mohacs" - Hungarian proverb
The 1291 Siege of Acre (with Roger Crowley)
'Last fight of the Crusaders'
The 1527 Sack of Rome | Part 2: Horror & Atrocities
“The Christians are doing what even the Turks never did!”
The 1527 Sack of Rome | Part 1: Tragedy and Treachery
“Hell was a more beautiful sight to behold.”
'Saviour' of The Reconquista: El Cid (Part 2)
"In Spain's rich history, El Cid is remembered above all others". El Cid was down but not out! After sacking King Alfonso's lands he was in exile, barred from returning to his home and family. But, his deeds had made him famous and he soon found employment in the pay of al-Mu'taman, …
'Saviour' of The Reconquista: El Cid (Part 1)
"...This man, the scourge of his time, by his appetite for glory, by the prudent steadfastness of his character, and by his heroic bravery: Was one of the miracles of God". -Ibn Bassam (11th Century Poet) on El Cid El Cid was a knight in 11th century Spain. Growing up in the borderlands bet…
Gothic Redemption: Pelayo of Asturias
"In this tiny mountain hamlet, history was about to be made." In 722AD a Muslim army marched into the frosty mountains of Asturias. They were searching for the last holdout of Christian resistance, led by a shadowy figure named Pelayo. Since the fall of his kingdom a decade earlier, Pelayo …
Movie Review: The Day Of The Siege (1683 Siege of Vienna)
In this special episode I sit down with three other history podcasters and discuss the 2012 Movie '11 September 1683, Day of the Siege'. This is a historical movie, that tells the story of the Ottoman Siege of Vienna in the 17th century. The movie is unkind to Islam, unkind to history and mos…
Valette and The Great Siege of Malta (Part 3)
After a heroic final stand, Fort St Elmo has finally fallen. With the Ottoman navy now streaming into the harbour, the Knights prepare for an assault on three fronts as both sides are pushed past their breaking point. Meanwhile, Valette receives the soul-crushing news that reinforcements fro…
Valette and The Great Siege of Malta (Part 2)
The enormous Ottoman fleet has just been sighted on the horizon of Malta, 'The Greatest Siege Of All Time' has begun! As Dragut, 'The Drawn Sword Of Islam' wrestles command from his underlings, the isolated Fort St Elmo endures one of the largest artillery barrages in history. But once the Ot…