The History of the Barbarians's Podcast

Gothic Meddling-Episode 11

The Goths back a usurper to the Roman throne and the Roman Emperor does not appreciate the effort. 

Little Wolf-Episode 10

Ulfilas' achievements including the conversion of a Tervingi Goth minority leads to conflict at home and exile in the Roman Empire for many in the 4th century.

As the Tervingi Turn-Episode 9

A look into what the Tervini were doing during the peace of the mid 4th century. We also look at how a Goth would dress, trade and operate economically.

Constantine's Sword-Episode 8

We take a look at the Goth's interactions with the military might of Constantine the Great from the early 320's to 332 CE. 

Spring Time for the Goths-Episode 7

The Goths will consolidate power and grow in strength in the areas north of the Danube and the Black Sea. It is during this time that they will settle into two major groups named Tervingi (western Goths) and Greuthungi (eastern Goths). This episode will look into the power and social structures of the Goths in the early 300s C.E.

Crisis of the Third Century part three-Episode 6

Conclusion of the Goth activities in the Crisis of the Third Century.

A literary connection to the Goths-Episode 5

A discsussion with a Gothic horror novelist and teacher, Cain Macbeth, about the nature of horror stories and the connection to the people called the Goths. 

Crisis of the Third Century part two-Episode 4

A look at Gothic raids and adventures in the 250s and 260s CE.

Crisis of the Third Century part one Episode 3

A look at the Goths' interaction with the Romans during the Crisis of the Third Century.

Life at the the Black Sea-Episode 2

We study the Goths life at the Black Sea and early interactions with Rome.