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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1.23 Dominoes
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08/27/24 • 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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1.18 Let the gods decide
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06/11/24 • 32 min
Diocletian initiates a great persecution of the Christians, and his reformed Roman empire undergoes the ultimate test as the time for succession arrives.
Check out what the Chi Rho symbol looked like here: http://www.ahistoryofromania.com/episodes/118-let-the-gods-decide
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1.17 Reforging
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05/28/24 • 30 min
Diocletian transforms the Roman world through rational and autocratic reforms, discarding the system Augustus had built nearly three centuries earlier and forging an entirely new order.
There are two maps for this episode and you can find them here: http://www.ahistoryofromania.com/episodes/117-reforging
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1.16 The empire minus one
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05/14/24 • 28 min
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1.15 Fragmentation
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04/30/24 • 30 min
The Roman empire nears collapse as the Goths overrun the Balkans, the Persians invade the East, generals fight for the throne, and provinces secede to form new states, all while plague kills millions of people. As the inhabitants of Dacia stand against the chaos, messengers arrive bearing an imperial decision that will forever alter their lives.
You can find the map for this episode here: http://www.ahistoryofromania.com/episodes/115-fragmentation
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1.14 New citizens
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04/16/24 • 31 min
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1.13 Iron swords for marble cities
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04/02/24 • 28 min
Dacia recovers from the crisis that had defined Marcus Aurelius' reign and becomes more urban than ever before. At the same time, the province strengthens its defenses, and its soldiers grow more attached to the local communities they defend.
Here's the map for this episode: http://www.ahistoryofromania.com/episodes/113-iron-swords-for-marble-cities
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1.12 To bear this worthily is good fortune
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03/19/24 • 29 min
Plague decimates the population, the frontiers are breached, and barbarians ravage Dacia as emperor Marcus Aurelius fights to overcome the empire's direst crisis in living memory.
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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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