Season 6

We trace the final days of the Byzantine Empire through the eyes of its last emperor.

Emperor Manuel II Palaiologos secures an unexpected alliance in his fight against the Ottomans.

Emperor John VI struggles to reform the faltering Roman Empire during its final century.

As the famine deepens in Ireland under Charles Trevelyan's harsh policies, waves of desperate immigrants flee to the USA.

The background and first years of the Irish famine through the eyes of those who lived it.

Alexander Gates and I stumble through the bizzare Battle Of Castle Itter.

Guest Episode: General Sherman's March to the Sea (History Daily)

Emperor Romanos IV meets Alp Arslan at the battle of Manzikert altering the course of history.

As Byzantium spirals we follow the rise of The Seljuks as they become an existential threat.

Through the reign of Emperor Constantine IX, we uncover the background and reasons for the 1071 Battle of Manzikert.

Alexander Gates and I delve into the most scandalous and petty letters of antiquity.

In part two of our series, we delve into the downfall of Akhenaten, The Heretic King.

Part one of the story of Akhenaten featuring his rediscovery, childhood and first years as Pharoah.

Professor Almut Hintze sheds light on the rituals, beliefs and history of Zoroastrianism.

A guest episode telling the story of legendary Welsh figure: Llywelyn the Great.

The conclusion of our series exploring Operation Barbarossa featuring the last few months of The Battle of Stalingrad and the aftermath.

The penultimate episode of our series exploring Operation Barbarossa, following the Wehrmacht to their doom in the city of Stalingrad.

Part three of our series on Operation Barbarossa. We follow Operation Case Blue up to The Siege of Stalingrad.

Part two of our series on Operation Barbarossa. Starting with the fall of Kiev and ending with The Siege of Moscow.

The first part of our four-part series telling the story of Operation Barbarossa, Hitler's invasion of The USSR in 1941.