Mike Corradi

A History of Italy

History EN ↓ 305 episodes

Join history buff, Mike Corradi on a journey through time as he unfolds the rich tapestry of the Italian peninsula's history. This chronological story starts with the collapse of the Western Roman Empire and leads you through the most iconic events, influential figures, and cultural milestones that have shaped Italy into what we see today. It’s all serious stuff, but we do take time to stop and laugh at battles over a bucket, rude names, naughty priests and popes, rabbits winning sieges, doves winning battles, bits of dead bodies as tokens of love, and whole series of real historical silly sit...

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Mike Corradi

Episodes

003 – Theodoric and the rise and fall of the Ostrogoth kingdom 10.01.2018 20:13

493-526 From 493 when Theodoric the Great took contro of the Italian peninsula to his death in 526

002 – The new Italian kingdom from Odoacer to Theodoric 03.01.2018 18:22

476-493 The Italian kingdom of Odoacer (476 – 493) and the takeover by the Goths of Theodoric the Great

001 – The end of the end and the beginning of the beginning (408 - 476) 03.01.2018 22:45

410-476 We go back before the fall of the Western Roman Empire in 476 to focus on three key events and names: Alaric, Attila and Odoacer. Presented by our partner Explore Worldwide, check out their tours: Exlore Worldwide

000 – Launch 06.10.2017 10:03

This is our launch episode in which we outline the content and intentions foe the podcast

Trailer 01.10.2017 2:48

A short presentation of the show