A history of Romania
Arthur Soporan
A narrative podcast telling the tale of how Romania came to be and exploring Romanian self-identity. The story is divided into four seasons: Beginnings (prehistory to the the year 602), Foundations (602 to 1774), Unifications (1774 to 1919), and Identities (1919 to 2007).
If you'd like to see the maps, bibliography, or learn more about me as your storyteller, head to the website: http://www.ahistoryofromania.com/
Current status: preparing to launch season two in the latter half of 2025.
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1.22 When swords turn to daggers
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08/13/24 • 31 min
As Attila scourges the Roman empire and outmanoeuvers its forces, the emperor in Constantinople seeks a way to stop the ongoing ravages, and so a conspiracy is hatched to assassinate the Hunnic ruler.
You can read Priscus' original retelling of his dinner with Attila, or check out some highlights I've selected from his first-hand account.
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1.23 Dominoes
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08/27/24 • 29 min
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1.29 Threads of beginnings
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11/20/24 • 34 min
To close out season one, we discuss the impact of the Goths, Huns, and Gepids in the region, ask how we can discern ethnicity in our sources, and consider the effects of Christianity north of the Danube. We also explore some of my storytelling choices and glance at what's next for the podcast.
If you can spare a few minutes, please send me an email with your thoughts and comments at [email protected]
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1.25 Free-for-all
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09/24/24 • 25 min
The Gepids seek to retake their lost capital at Sirmium, all while dealing with a resurgent Roman empire and ambitious new players on the board.
This episode's map: http://www.ahistoryofromania.com/episodes/125-free-for-all
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1.26 Blood feud
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10/08/24 • 27 min
The Gepids reign as the most powerful people north of the Danube, but a new rival supported by the Roman empire threatens to dismantle their kingdom, all while a horrifying illness makes its appearance in the Balkans.
Check out the map for this episode: http://www.ahistoryofromania.com/episodes/126-blood-feud
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1.03 A wintry land
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11/07/23 • 25 min
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1.20 Cries from the other shore
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07/16/24 • 30 min
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1.21 Friends on a coin's edge
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07/30/24 • 29 min
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1.19 Reconquest
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06/25/24 • 29 min
A grand capital fit for a Christian emperor is built on the shores of the Bosphorus, and in order to ensure its safety, Constantine decides to retake the province of Dacia established by Trajan two centuries earlier.
Check out the two maps for the episode here: http://www.ahistoryofromania.com/episodes/119-reconquest
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1.27 Gentes et regna
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10/22/24 • 28 min
In the last narrative episode of season one, the Avars spring out of the Carpathian Basin and into the Balkans, while Slavic tribes roam the lands on either side of the Danube seeking a permanent place to settle.
Check out this episode's map: http://www.ahistoryofromania.com/episodes/127-gentes-et-regna
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FAQ
How many episodes does A history of Romania have?
A history of Romania currently has 31 episodes available.
What topics does A history of Romania cover?
The podcast is about Narrative, Europe, History, Podcasts, Education and Episodic.
What is the most popular episode on A history of Romania?
The episode title '1.20 Cries from the other shore' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on A history of Romania?
The average episode length on A history of Romania is 28 minutes.
How often are episodes of A history of Romania released?
Episodes of A history of Romania are typically released every 13 days, 23 hours.
When was the first episode of A history of Romania?
The first episode of A history of Romania was released on Oct 12, 2023.
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