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The Rhine

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.
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Now displaying: March, 2016
Mar 28, 2016

Covering 68 - 70 CE, it's the Year of the 4 Emperors and chaotic invasions on the Rhine. 

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Twitter: @rhinecast or #TheRhinePodcast

Email: rhinecast@gmail.com

Mar 21, 2016

Covering the years 42 - 59 AD/CE, we chart the rise of Agrippina the Younger, the most powerful woman the Roman world had ever seen.  More importantly for our history of Germany, Agrippina founded the greatest city in the Rhine River Valley.

There are a few ways you can get in touch with us:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rhinecast/

Twitter: @rhinecast

Email: rhinecast@gmail.com

Mar 14, 2016

Covering the years 37 - 42 CE/AD, we tell the stories of two Roman Emperors who dream of conquering Britannia.

Ways to get in touch with the show:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rhinecast/?fref=ts

Twitter: @rhinecast or #TheRhinePodcast

Email: rhinecast@gmail.com

Mar 7, 2016

Covering the years 20 - 37 CE, we talk about the impact of Germanicus's death and see how his family fared through the reign of Tiberius. 

Please note that this episode has one section that is very violent (and sad).  This one is probably not appropriate for kids.

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