A.D. History Podcast

Latest Episodes
Brexit 1.0: Rome Abandons Britain | 401AD-410AD
Rome abandons Britain in c. 410AD, initiating history's FIRST Brexit; and Rome's scourge the Visigoth King Alaric I comes onto the scene.
The Modern Reality of Being a Dutch History Teacher F/ History Hustle [SPECIAL]
Teaching Dutch history today is not straightforward, and Dutch history teacher Stefan from YouTube's History Hustle shares his experience.
Should Elizabeth II Be Remembered As “Elizabeth The Great”? | [SPECIAL]
Does Elizabeth II actually merit being known to history as "Elizabeth the Great," or even "Elizabeth the Wise"?
Marcellinus and the Great Tsunami of 365AD & More! | What We Missed 4th Century
The Great Tsunami of 365AD was a pivotal natural disaster in the ancient world you've never heard of, and Marcellinus' account is harrowing...
The Imitation Game: Decoding Hot Historical Garbage | A. D. HISTORY WATCHES REVIEW
The Imitation Game (2014) is a film best described as a "historical hot mess," in its depiction of the life and work of Alan Turing.
How Did The Library of Alexandria Actually Burn Down? | 391 AD-400 AD
The Library of Alexandria and its destruction is often thought a single inferno. In reality, the Library's demise was much more prolonged.
Battle of Adrianople | 381 AD-390 AD
The Battle of Adrianople shows the clear decline of Roman power, and Magnus Maximus becomes an unlikely Welsh folk hero.
The First Great Migration Disaster | 371AD-380AD
The Great Migration in Europe eventually proved fatal to the Western Roman Empire, but the first casualties were the Thervingi Goths.
Julian the Apostate: The Last Attempt to End Christianity | 361AD-370AD
Julian the Apostate was the last pagan emperor of Rome, who was the last emperor to try and end Christianity - but the game was up.
War in Ukraine: A Historical Guide to the Russian Invasion
Russia's invasion of Ukraine is steeped in history; this is your historical guide to understand how that history is coming alive in this war.