In this episode, we cover the Celtic invasions proper. The Greeks and Macedonians try to defend themselves from the onslaught of the warchief Brennus and his invasion force from 280-278 BC, culminating in the 2nd Battle of Thermopylae and the siege of Delphi that echoes Herodotus' coverage of Xerxes' invasion, while Antiochus I and the cities of Asia Minor struggle to stop the raiding Celts thanks to Nicomedes I's invitations. Title theme by Lina Palera (https://soundcloud.com/user-994392473) Website: https://hellenisticagepodcast.wordpress.com/2019/01/28/020-the-celtic-invasion-of-greece-the-gallic-tsunami/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/HellenisticPod iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-hellenistic-age-podcast/id1377920930?mt=2 SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-103425037 Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/the-hellenistic-age-podcast

If you'd like to hear about the dramatic fall of Michael V then episode 183 is now available to buy<hr /><p style="color: grey; font-size: 0.75em;"> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: grey;" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>The Wars of the Roses are infamous, but practically every European kingdom, not just England, was wracked by serious bouts of infighting in the second half of the 15th century. In a time period known for the growth of state power, why were there so many civil wars - and why were they all happening at the same time?</p><p><br /></p><p>Support this show by supporting our sponsors!</p><p><br /></p><p>See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.</p>

We cover the Bulgarian uprising of 1040 and the events elsewhere in the Balkans which led up to it.<hr /><p style="color: grey; font-size: 0.75em;"> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: grey;" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>By 1461, the Wars of the Roses had already claimed thousands of lives and shaken England's political system to its foundations. The bloodiest battle ever fought in England would soon follow, along with decades more of instability and periodic crisis.</p><p>Love Tides of History? You can follow Patrick on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/Patrick_Wyman" target="_blank">@Patrick_Wyman</a> and Leah at <a href="https://twitter.com/leahgoeswhere" target="_blank">@leahgoeswhere</a>. You can follow the show <a href="https://twitter.com/tideshistory" target="_blank">@TidesHistory</a>. Send us your questions and love letters! If you have hate mail address it to: Tides of History, Attn: Charles, Duke of Burgundy. He'll be sure we get it.</p><p>See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.</p>

In the first of a two-part look at the Celtic invasion of Greece, I cover the history and civilization of the ancient Celts. We will look at what it means to be a “Celt”, how the Celts were seen by the Greeks and Romans alike, and delve into topics like human sacrifice, warfare and art. Thanks to John Kerry, an Edinburgh based composer, trombonist and music archaeologist  professor at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, London who works with Carnyx & Co to recreate the sounds of Iron Age music and instruments. His website is here at www.carnyx.org.uk  so please, check it out if you want to hear more about his work. iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-hellenistic-age-podcast/id1377920930?mt=2 SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-103425037/019-the-celtic-invasion-of-greece-celtic-civilization-history-1300-300-bc Stitcher: www.stitcher.com/s?fid=225541&refid=stpr Show Notes: https://hellenisticagepodcast.wordpress.com/2019/01/16/018-the-celtic-invasion-of-greece-celtic-civilization-and-history-1300-300-b-c/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/HellenisticPod Audible 30 Day Free Trial www.audibletrial.com/HellenisticAgePodcast Sources; Primary Commentaries on the Gallic War – Julius Caesar Pharsalia - Lucan Library of History - Diodorus Siculus The Histories – Polybius The Histories – Herodotus Agricola - Tacitus History of Rome - Livy Secondary “The Ancient Celts, 2nd Edition” – Barry Cunliffe “The Celtic World” – Miranda Green “Celts and the Classical World” - David Rankin

Deep themes run through this show, with allegations of Japanese war crimes and atrocities in China at the start leading to eerily familiar, almost modern questions over how the world should respond. And then Dec 7, 1941 arrives...

Michael IV marries Zoe and becomes Emperor. Despite ill health he rules well with his brother John the Orphanotrophos. Their invasion of Sicily goes well initially but soon falls apart.<hr /><p style="color: grey; font-size: 0.75em;"> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: grey;" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

<p>The Wars of the Roses brought what had once been Europe’s most stable and well-governed kingdom to its knees. Weakness at the center, in the form of the useless King Henry VI, reverberated outwards throughout the political system. Could England survive Henry VI, and at what cost?</p><p><br /></p><p>Support this show by supporting our sponsors!</p><p><br /></p><p>See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.</p>

The conclusion to our series on the wars of the Diadochi, covering Demetrius’ fall and rise and fall again, the death of the last successors to Alexander the Great, and the rise of the next generation of the Hellenistic World. Show Notes: https://hellenisticagepodcast.wordpress.com/2018/12/31/018-to-the-strongest-the-end-of-the-wars-of-the-diadochi/ Title Theme by Lina Palera: https://soundcloud.com/user-994392473 iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-hellenistic-age-podcast/id1377920930?mt=2 SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-103425037 Stitcher: www.stitcher.com/s?fid=225541&refid=stpr Twitter: https://twitter.com/HellenisticPod Audible www.audibletrial.com/HellenisticAgePodcast

Romanos III is faced with the same problems which troubled his predecessor. He decides that a campaign against Aleppo will solve some of his problems. Meanwhile Zoe is left alone and frustrated in the Palace.<hr /><p style="color: grey; font-size: 0.75em;"> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: grey;" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

We return to the narrative with a short introduction and the short reign of Basil's brother Constantine VIII.<hr /><p style="color: grey; font-size: 0.75em;"> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: grey;" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>