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A history of Romania

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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A history of Romania - 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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A history of Romania - 1.23 Dominoes

1.23 Dominoes

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08/27/24 • 29 min

Attila aims the full force of the Hunnic confederation against the western Roman empire, and the resulting confrontation leads to tectonic changes for the Romans as well as for the peoples beyond the frontiers.

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A history of Romania - 1.29 Threads of beginnings

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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A history of Romania - 1.25 Free-for-all

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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A history of Romania - 1.26 Blood feud

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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A history of Romania - 1.03 A wintry land

1.03 A wintry land

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11/07/23 • 25 min

A skilled Getic ruler named Dromichaetes fends off Greek invasions during the chaotic period following the collapse of Alexander the Great's empire.

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A history of Romania - 1.20 Cries from the other shore
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07/16/24 • 30 min

Gothic chieftains seek to gain more influence in the province of Gothia, but as they work to assert their power in relation to the empire, an unexpected threat appears from the steppes to the east: the Huns.

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A history of Romania - 1.21 Friends on a coin's edge

1.21 Friends on a coin's edge

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07/30/24 • 29 min

The Huns shatter Germanic kingdoms and Roman defenses as they establish their powerbase in the Pannonian Plain. Their relentless attacks devastate the Balkans and push the tribes of Europe to flee to the safety of the western empire - with disastrous consequences.

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A history of Romania - 1.19 Reconquest

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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A history of Romania - 1.27 Gentes et regna

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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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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