The Rhine
The Rhine
Joe Rigodanzo
Stories from the chaotic frontier between Rome and the "Barbarians" that became Europe's fault line. We chart the rise of the Roman Empire, it's fall in the West, and the reverberations that led to centuries of conflict between France and Germany.
67 - Vandal Fury
We follow the Vandals from the area around modern-day Berlin to Tunisia.  One of the great adventures in the ancient world.
Jul 17, 2017
1 hr 43 min
66 - After the Sack of Rome
Covering the years 410 - 416, the Goths are on the move again.  From now on we'll call these Goths "Visigoths"
Jun 28, 2017
50 min
65 - The Eternal City
Covering the years 408 - 410 in Italy, this was our favorite show to write and produce.   www.rhinecast.com
May 15, 2017
1 hr 5 min
64 - Pressure Makes Diamonds
Covering 405 - 409 CE, we watch two groups of barbarians merge and threaten the very heart of the Western Roman Empire.
May 8, 2017
49 min
63 - The New Year's Eve Invaders
We take a close look at the 3 tribes that crossed the frozen Rhine river on New Year's Eve of the year 406 and wreaked havoc on Roman Gaul.
May 1, 2017
42 min
62 - The Retreat of the Conquerors
Covering the years 402 - 406, we discuss the changing nature of the Roman state, particularly in the west.
Apr 17, 2017
45 min
61 - The Gothic Reik
Covering the years 395 - 402, Alaric and the Goths turn their attention to the Western Roman Empire, led by a general named Stilicho.
Apr 10, 2017
48 min
60 - Born on an Island
Covering 395, the Romans suffer massive attacks on two fronts.
Apr 3, 2017
56 min
59 - Caught in the Middle
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.
Mar 27, 2017
37 min
58 - The Limits of Earthly Power
This week, we cover the war of words between the Bishop Ambrose of Milan and the Eastern Roman Emperor Theodosius "the Great."
Mar 20, 2017
33 min
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