60 acast.com A history of Romania https://shows.acast.com/65286c28d40c97001294dc91 en Arthur Soporan history,education,romania,narrative,episodic,balkans,europe Arthur Soporan A narrative podcast telling the tale of the peoples of Romania from ancient times to the present.


The story is divided into five seasons:

  1. Beginnings, covering prehistory to the year 602
  2. Foundations, 602 to 1396
  3. Burgeonings, 1396 to 1774
  4. Unifications, 1774 to 1919
  5. Identities, 1919 to 2007


If you'd like to see the maps, the bibliography, or learn more about me as your storyteller, head to the website.


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Currently on Season 2, Foundations, covering the period from 602 to 1396.

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]]> A narrative podcast telling the tale of the peoples of Romania from ancient times to the present.


The story is divided into five seasons:

  1. Beginnings, covering prehistory to the year 602
  2. Foundations, 602 to 1396
  3. Burgeonings, 1396 to 1774
  4. Unifications, 1774 to 1919
  5. Identities, 1919 to 2007


If you'd like to see the maps, the bibliography, or learn more about me as your storyteller, head to the website.


If you’d like to support the show and help me continue making it, please consider making a donation.


Currently on Season 2, Foundations, covering the period from 602 to 1396.

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]]> false Arthur Soporan info+65286c28d40c97001294dc91@mg-eu.acast.com 65286c28d40c97001294dc91 a-history-of-romania serial https://assets.pippa.io/shows/65286c28d40c97001294dc91/1704394442309-6e85fd0eb8f1b73b7ce397242ba79c4e.jpeg https://shows.acast.com/65286c28d40c97001294dc91 A history of Romania 2.11 Kaisar khan 2.11 Kaisar khan Tue, 03 Mar 2026 05:05:00 GMT 30:07 69a5f1d429b4068917bb611c false https://ahistoryofromania.com/2026/03/02/2-11-kaisar-khan/ 69a5f1d429b4068917bb611c 65286c28d40c97001294dc91 211-kaisar-khan full 2 11 The Bulgars fortify their new homeland, wary that the Romans may try to reclaim what they’ve lost. Yet the khan has a chance to reset relations with them when a noseless emperor comes calling for aid, and an ambitious caliph assembles all the might of the Muslim world to take Constantinople once and for all.


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]]> The Bulgars fortify their new homeland, wary that the Romans may try to reclaim what they’ve lost. Yet the khan has a chance to reset relations with them when a noseless emperor comes calling for aid, and an ambitious caliph assembles all the might of the Muslim world to take Constantinople once and for all.


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]]> 2.10 Melting pot 2.10 Melting pot Tue, 03 Feb 2026 05:05:00 GMT 28:43 6980ee1519ef991f73568479 false https://ahistoryofromania.com/2026/02/02/2-10-melting-pot/ 6980ee1519ef991f73568479 65286c28d40c97001294dc91 210-melting-pot full 2 10 Romanic and Slavic communities both north and south of the Danube continue to influence each other, as neighbours become bilingual and introduce subtle shifts in their respective languages. Meanwhile, as these two cultures mingle, a prominent Bulgar chieftain flees the Khazar threat with his followers, seeking a new homeland — which leads them right to the Danube.


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]]> Romanic and Slavic communities both north and south of the Danube continue to influence each other, as neighbours become bilingual and introduce subtle shifts in their respective languages. Meanwhile, as these two cultures mingle, a prominent Bulgar chieftain flees the Khazar threat with his followers, seeking a new homeland — which leads them right to the Danube.


Here's a map showing the Balkans in 681 CE.


And here's the link to the website where you can find all episode transcripts: ahistoryofromania.com

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]]> 2.09 Keeping it together 2.09 Keeping it together Tue, 30 Dec 2025 05:05:00 GMT 30:11 6952e102c9578c8cda7eee32 false https://ahistoryofromania.com/2025/12/29/2-09-keeping-it-together/ 6952e102c9578c8cda7eee32 65286c28d40c97001294dc91 209-keeping-it-together full 2 9 A generation after the defeat at Constantinople, the Avars readjust their way of life, all while trying to keep their remaining subjects in line.


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]]> A generation after the defeat at Constantinople, the Avars readjust their way of life, all while trying to keep their remaining subjects in line.


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]]> 2.08 No respite 2.08 No respite Tue, 16 Dec 2025 05:05:00 GMT 31:30 6940a1107e21d19ff2ee9f2d false https://ahistoryofromania.com/2025/12/15/2-08-no-respite/ 6940a1107e21d19ff2ee9f2d 65286c28d40c97001294dc91 208-no-respite full 2 8 The siege of Constantinople is over, with the emperor victorious over the khagan and the shah. Yet as all these combatants slink away from each other to lick their wounds, new dangers threaten to bring all three of them down – along with their realms.


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]]> The siege of Constantinople is over, with the emperor victorious over the khagan and the shah. Yet as all these combatants slink away from each other to lick their wounds, new dangers threaten to bring all three of them down – along with their realms.


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]]> 2.07 The Queen of Cities 2.07 The Queen of Cities Tue, 02 Dec 2025 05:05:00 GMT 30:07 692e449fed22a4cc82c4c422 false https://ahistoryofromania.com/2025/12/01/2-07-the-queen-of-cities/ 692e449fed22a4cc82c4c422 65286c28d40c97001294dc91 207-the-queen-of-cities full 2 7

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]]> 2.06 Into the abyss 2.06 Into the abyss Tue, 18 Nov 2025 05:05:00 GMT 28:31 691bb86867ed28baecf720e1 false https://ahistoryofromania.com/2025/11/17/2-06-into-the-abyss/ 691bb86867ed28baecf720e1 65286c28d40c97001294dc91 206 full 2 6

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]]> 2.05 On the precipice 2.05 On the precipice Tue, 04 Nov 2025 05:05:00 GMT 28:36 69092768eed20bbc018a47a1 false https://ahistoryofromania.com/2025/11/03/2-05-on-the-precipice/ 69092768eed20bbc018a47a1 65286c28d40c97001294dc91 205-on-the-precipice full 2 5

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]]> 2.04 Village life 2.04 Village life Tue, 21 Oct 2025 04:05:00 GMT 29:51 68f6b8c959323046cac20c68 false https://ahistoryofromania.com/2025/10/20/2-04-village-life/ 68f6b8c959323046cac20c68 65286c28d40c97001294dc91 204-village-life full 2 4

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]]> 2.03 A tapestry of subjects 2.03 A tapestry of subjects Tue, 07 Oct 2025 14:39:54 GMT 30:28 68e52639f33983f4038040d6 false https://ahistoryofromania.com/2025/10/07/2-03-a-tapestry-of-subjects/ 68e52639f33983f4038040d6 65286c28d40c97001294dc91 203-a-tapestry-of-subjects full 2 3

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]]> 2.02 The khaganate 2.02 The khaganate Tue, 23 Sep 2025 04:05:00 GMT 26:48 68d1cfcb7d53f4238e6a2d80 false https://ahistoryofromania.com/2025/09/22/2-02-the-khaganate/ 68d1cfcb7d53f4238e6a2d80 65286c28d40c97001294dc91 202-the-khaganate full 2 2 In the year 602, the lands north of the Danube were dominated by the Avars, a little-known people from the steppes. In this episode, we take a look at their origins, values, and the khaganate they established to rival the Roman empire.


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]]> In the year 602, the lands north of the Danube were dominated by the Avars, a little-known people from the steppes. In this episode, we take a look at their origins, values, and the khaganate they established to rival the Roman empire.


You can check out the extent of their khaganate in this week's map.

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]]> 2.01 The legacy of Antiquity 2.01 The legacy of Antiquity Tue, 09 Sep 2025 05:15:00 GMT 28:52 68bc5dc88948724620bfbae4 false https://ahistoryofromania.com/2025/09/09/2-01-the-legacy-of-antiqutity/ 68bc5dc88948724620bfbae4 65286c28d40c97001294dc91 201-the-legacy-of-antiquity full 2 1 As we begin season two, I share what you can expect from this next chunk of narrative and then take a look at the story so far to refresh our memories and prepare us for what comes next.


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]]> As we begin season two, I share what you can expect from this next chunk of narrative and then take a look at the story so far to refresh our memories and prepare us for what comes next.


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]]> Extra episode: Callidromus’ story Extra episode: Callidromus’ story Tue, 03 Dec 2024 05:00:21 GMT 29:17 674e42db603b9bf59a0e04ed false https://ahistoryofromania.com/2024/12/03/extra-episode-callidromus-story/ 674e42db603b9bf59a0e04ed 65286c28d40c97001294dc91 callidromus-story full 1 30

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]]> 1.29 Threads of beginnings 1.29 Threads of beginnings Wed, 20 Nov 2024 03:32:57 GMT 34:54 673d5869ed940338804b7740 false https://ahistoryofromania.com/2024/11/19/1-29-threads-of-beginnings/ 673d5869ed940338804b7740 65286c28d40c97001294dc91 129-threads-of-beginnings full 1 29 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 ahistoryofromania@gmail.com

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]]> 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 ahistoryofromania@gmail.com

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]]> 1.28 Misty myths 1.28 Misty myths Tue, 05 Nov 2024 05:00:47 GMT 32:29 672817e9ce5bc563cb727f61 false https://ahistoryofromania.com/2024/11/05/1-28-misty-myths/ 672817e9ce5bc563cb727f61 65286c28d40c97001294dc91 128-misty-myths full 1 28

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]]> 1.27 Gentes et regna 1.27 Gentes et regna Tue, 22 Oct 2024 12:08:11 GMT 28:29 671795ab83ac9fccacb610de false https://ahistoryofromania.com/2024/10/22/1-27-gentes-et-regna/ 671795ab83ac9fccacb610de 65286c28d40c97001294dc91 127-gentes-et-regna full 1 27 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.


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]]> 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.


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]]> 1.26 Blood feud 1.26 Blood feud Tue, 08 Oct 2024 04:00:33 GMT 27:38 670462426f369dd035d8b848 false https://ahistoryofromania.com/2024/10/08/1-26-blood-feud/ 670462426f369dd035d8b848 65286c28d40c97001294dc91 126-blood-feud full 1 26 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.


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]]> 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.


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]]> 1.25 Free-for-all 1.25 Free-for-all Tue, 24 Sep 2024 04:00:52 GMT 25:05 66f20d326668a6dc743934ca false https://ahistoryofromania.com/2024/09/24/1-25-free-for-all/ 66f20d326668a6dc743934ca 65286c28d40c97001294dc91 125-free-for-all full 1 25 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.


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]]> 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.


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]]> 1.24 The board reshuffles 1.24 The board reshuffles Tue, 10 Sep 2024 04:00:22 GMT 28:26 66df8fbd6a4ad6e33d751f9c false https://ahistoryofromania.com/2024/09/10/1-24-the-board-reshuffles/ 66df8fbd6a4ad6e33d751f9c 65286c28d40c97001294dc91 124-the-board-reshuffles full 1 24 Having led the war of independence against the Huns, the Gepids take the wealth of their former overlords and establish a kingdom on the lands of the original province of Dacia. Their efforts then turn to securing themselves a spot in the new Mediterranean world created by the collapse of half the Roman empire.


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]]> Having led the war of independence against the Huns, the Gepids take the wealth of their former overlords and establish a kingdom on the lands of the original province of Dacia. Their efforts then turn to securing themselves a spot in the new Mediterranean world created by the collapse of half the Roman empire.


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]]> 1.23 Dominoes 1.23 Dominoes Tue, 27 Aug 2024 04:00:22 GMT 29:18 66cce1e98d1e604ab873d4b1 false https://ahistoryofromania.com/2024/08/27/1-23-dominoes/ 66cce1e98d1e604ab873d4b1 65286c28d40c97001294dc91 123-dominoes full 1 23

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]]> 1.22 When swords turn to daggers 1.22 When swords turn to daggers Tue, 13 Aug 2024 12:56:26 GMT 31:42 66bb57f88681753490bfc964 false https://ahistoryofromania.com/2024/08/13/1-22-when-swords-turn-to-daggers/ 66bb57f88681753490bfc964 65286c28d40c97001294dc91 122-when-swords-turn-to-daggers full 1 22 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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]]> 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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]]> <![CDATA[1.21 Friends on a coin's edge]]> Tue, 30 Jul 2024 04:00:27 GMT 29:34 66a8009c66e879d7b6a764bd false https://ahistoryofromania.com/2024/07/30/1-21-friends-on-a-coins-edge/ 66a8009c66e879d7b6a764bd 65286c28d40c97001294dc91 121-friends-on-a-coins-edge full 1 21

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]]> 1.20 Cries from the other shore 1.20 Cries from the other shore Tue, 16 Jul 2024 04:00:17 GMT 30:02 66954f93d050c6cd50846361 false https://ahistoryofromania.com/2024/07/16/1-20-cries-from-the-other-shore/ 66954f93d050c6cd50846361 65286c28d40c97001294dc91 120-cries-from-the-other-shore full 1 20

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]]> 1.19 Reconquest 1.19 Reconquest Tue, 25 Jun 2024 04:00:48 GMT 29:02 667a1ce0ab8b26b10f6c4697 false https://ahistoryofromania.com/2024/06/25/1-19-reconquest/ 667a1ce0ab8b26b10f6c4697 65286c28d40c97001294dc91 119-reconquest full 1 19 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.


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]]> 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.


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]]> 1.18 Let the gods decide 1.18 Let the gods decide Tue, 11 Jun 2024 16:02:24 GMT 32:17 666875102868cb0011e3765e false https://ahistoryofromania.com/2024/06/11/1-18-let-the-gods-decide/ 666875102868cb0011e3765e 65286c28d40c97001294dc91 118-let-the-gods-decide full 1 18 Diocletian initiates a great persecution of the Christians, and his reformed Roman empire undergoes the ultimate test as the time for succession arrives.


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]]> Diocletian initiates a great persecution of the Christians, and his reformed Roman empire undergoes the ultimate test as the time for succession arrives.


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]]> 1.17 Reforging 1.17 Reforging Tue, 28 May 2024 04:00:04 GMT 30:34 665513c57d54310013118fc0 false https://ahistoryofromania.com/2024/05/28/1-17-reforging/ 665513c57d54310013118fc0 65286c28d40c97001294dc91 117-reforging full 1 17 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.


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]]> 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.


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]]> 1.16 The empire minus one 1.16 The empire minus one Tue, 14 May 2024 04:00:51 GMT 28:34 66424e577c2bf100133094ed false https://ahistoryofromania.com/2024/05/14/1-16-the-empire-minus-one/ 66424e577c2bf100133094ed 65286c28d40c97001294dc91 116-the-empire-minus-one full 1 16

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]]> 1.15 Fragmentation 1.15 Fragmentation Tue, 30 Apr 2024 04:00:31 GMT 30:22 6630328ee9f4880011ec46c2 false https://ahistoryofromania.com/2024/04/30/1-15-fragmentation/ 6630328ee9f4880011ec46c2 65286c28d40c97001294dc91 115-fragmentation full 1 15 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.


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]]> 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.


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]]> 1.14 New citizens 1.14 New citizens Tue, 16 Apr 2024 04:00:36 GMT 31:57 661de6582e0a630016d1bdb1 false https://ahistoryofromania.com/2024/04/16/1-14-new-citizens/ 661de6582e0a630016d1bdb1 65286c28d40c97001294dc91 114-new-citizens full 1 14

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]]> 1.13 Iron swords for marble cities 1.13 Iron swords for marble cities Tue, 02 Apr 2024 04:02:34 GMT 28:38 660ae1b1c2a9380016625c00 false https://ahistoryofromania.com/2024/04/02/1-13-iron-swords-for-marble-cities/ 660ae1b1c2a9380016625c00 65286c28d40c97001294dc91 113-iron-swords-for-marble-cities full 1 13 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.


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]]> 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.


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]]> 1.12 To bear this worthily is good fortune 1.12 To bear this worthily is good fortune Tue, 19 Mar 2024 04:00:49 GMT 29:37 65f8c899faa83e0016a3fc31 false https://ahistoryofromania.com/2024/03/19/1-12-to-bear-this-worthily-is-good-fortune/ 65f8c899faa83e0016a3fc31 65286c28d40c97001294dc91 112-to-bear-this-worthily-is-good-fortune full 1 12 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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]]> 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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]]> 1.11 The allure of Rome 1.11 The allure of Rome Tue, 05 Mar 2024 05:00:52 GMT 26:54 65e4dfa2cedd730017dd30c8 false https://ahistoryofromania.com/2024/03/05/1-11-the-allure-of-rome/ 65e4dfa2cedd730017dd30c8 65286c28d40c97001294dc91 111-the-allure-of-rome full 1 11

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]]> 1.10 The silenced masses 1.10 The silenced masses Tue, 20 Feb 2024 05:00:29 GMT 26:24 65d41049eed9780016db117c false https://ahistoryofromania.com/2024/02/20/1-10-the-silenced-masses/ 65d41049eed9780016db117c 65286c28d40c97001294dc91 110-the-silenced-masses full 1 10

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]]> 1.09 Eagle and falx 1.09 Eagle and falx Tue, 06 Feb 2024 05:01:07 GMT 24:51 65c196af139a67001684211b false https://ahistoryofromania.com/2024/02/06/1-09-eagle-and-falx/ 65c196af139a67001684211b 65286c28d40c97001294dc91 109-eagle-and-falx full 1 9 The peoples beyond the frontier threaten to overrun the provinces of Dacia and Moesia Inferior, and the new Roman emperor must race to the Danube to secure the region.


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]]> The peoples beyond the frontier threaten to overrun the provinces of Dacia and Moesia Inferior, and the new Roman emperor must race to the Danube to secure the region.


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]]> 1.08 A piece of the Earth for all 1.08 A piece of the Earth for all Tue, 23 Jan 2024 05:01:29 GMT 27:43 65aef2ace2491c0016204b01 false https://ahistoryofromania.com/2024/01/23/1-08-a-piece-of-the-earth-for-all/ 65aef2ace2491c0016204b01 65286c28d40c97001294dc91 108-a-piece-of-the-earth-for-all full 1 8 Having dismantled the Dacian kingdom, Trajan creates a new province out of its territory and encourages colonists from across the empire to make the land their own.


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]]> 1.07 A fight for survival 1.07 A fight for survival Tue, 09 Jan 2024 05:05:29 GMT 27:45 659c9ba8b315810016674f9c false https://ahistoryofromania.com/2024/01/09/1-07-a-fight-for-survival/ 659c9ba8b315810016674f9c 65286c28d40c97001294dc91 107-a-fight-for-survival full 1 7 Trajan leads an invasion of Dacia to annex the kingdom, and the Dacians fight with everything they have to maintain their independence.

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]]> 1.06 Decebal 1.06 Decebal Tue, 19 Dec 2023 05:15:36 GMT 25:10 657df5a0a0ad3e001726e69b false https://ahistoryofromania.com/2023/12/19/1-06-decebal/ 657df5a0a0ad3e001726e69b 65286c28d40c97001294dc91 106-decebal full 1 6 War erupts between the Dacians and Romans, and after a series of setbacks, the Dacians elect a new king to lead them to victory.


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]]> 1.04 Burebista 1.04 Burebista Tue, 21 Nov 2023 09:37:23 GMT 24:54 655bd19e8a6b140012e0f143 false https://ahistoryofromania.com/2023/11/21/1-04-burebista/ 655bd19e8a6b140012e0f143 65286c28d40c97001294dc91 104-burebista full 1 4 Burebista unites the Dacian tribes and forges the most powerful kingdom in Europe, leading to both collaboration and conflict with the Roman Republic.

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]]> 1.03 A wintry land 1.03 A wintry land Tue, 07 Nov 2023 05:49:38 GMT 25:04 6549c1f6a6fced00126da565 false https://ahistoryofromania.com/2023/11/07/1-03-a-wintry-land/ 6549c1f6a6fced00126da565 65286c28d40c97001294dc91 103-a-wintry-land full 1 3

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]]> 1.02 Ships on the horizon 1.02 Ships on the horizon Tue, 24 Oct 2023 12:22:57 GMT 21:34 6537b72019b1f30012d060ac false https://ahistoryofromania.com/2023/10/24/1-02-ships-on-the-horizon/ 6537b72019b1f30012d060ac 65286c28d40c97001294dc91 102-ships-on-the-horizon full 1 2 find the map for the episode here.

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]]> 1.01 The first steps 1.01 The first steps Thu, 12 Oct 2023 22:22:59 GMT 18:58 652871c3d5cc040012c457ea false https://ahistoryofromania.com/2023/10/12/1-00-2/ 652871c3d5cc040012c457ea 65286c28d40c97001294dc91 101-the-first-steps full 1 1 The first narrative episode looks at the geography of present-day Romania, then follows the first nomadic peoples that arrived in the area, explains how they became a sedentary tribe called the Getae, and explores their society.

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