The History of the Barbarians's Podcast

The Goths suffer through a series of traumatic events, from the Battle of Frigidus to the first plundering expedition of the Huns in the winter of 394-395 C.E. These will culminate in the birth of the people we call the Visigoths. 

The Goths settle into their new role as foederati within Rome. We get an update on Goths throughout the empire and introduce two famous barbarians. 

The later half of the Gothic War 379-382 C.E. includes new emperors, intrigue, political posturing, military stalemate, and a whole lot of plundering and looting by the Goths. 

The aftermath of the Battle of Adrianople. Included in this week's episode are the movements of both the Gothic and Romans after the death of Valens.

Fritigern and his Goths meet the Emperor of Rome in a battle that will be remembered by history. 

A look at the last decisions that push the Goths and the Romans into the epic Battle of Adrianople in 378 C.E.

We look at the make up of the Gothic and Roman armies prior to the Battle of Adrianople.

 

A look at the final maneuverings and key players of the lead up to the Battle of Adrianople. Included is Fritigern's rebellion, Rome's emperors Gratien and Valens, and Greuthungi leaders Aletheus and Saphrax.

The Goths have finally reached their goal of entering into the Roman Empire seeking safety from the Huns and the chaos of the Pontic Steppe. The Romans show the asylum seekers some questionable hospitality. 

The world of the Goths is turned upside down by the invading Huns in 375 C.E.