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“One of the more meaty history pods I’ve heard in a while. Great to hear Wyman give an overview of scholarly debates, without going too far down those rabbit holes. I am now on team Goth, with two thumbs down for the Vandals.”
Jay Woland via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/23/24
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“I will take 50 more episodes on the same subjects!”
MCFerland via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
08/04/24
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“I started with Season One, Episode 6 because I am reading a book that is set in 7th Century Britain and thought this podcast might provide good background information. It does, and it also has me hooked on learning more about the history of the Fall of Rome! Three cheers, and 5 stars.”
wendy.bikes.byrne via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/08/24
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“It’s like a college level course in Roman history minus the tuition fees. Very thankful to podcasters like this one who offer this level of quality research and education to us all for free. Highly recommend this show. A+”
thatsme123 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/18/24
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“Enriches my understanding of history and how it is done. In my freshman year of high school studied the Merovingians. This podcast adds depth to my meager understanding of the period.”
Old decrepit and grey via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/02/24
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“History buffs looking for an excruciatingly detailed telling of the Roman Empire may be satisfied with this show. Lots of research was done for sure. Unfortunately, the quality of the actual show is lacking when compared to presentations made by contemporaries. Noizer has a fantastic podcast...”Read full review »
Anonymous-again via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/13/24
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“Probably the best and most comprehensive podcast on the decline of the Roman Empire. If you're into Roman history, give it a listen, you won't regret it.”Read full review »
moiterei_1984 via Apple Podcasts ·
Germany ·
01/12/24
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“This insightful and nuanced look at the end of the empire resonates with headlines of today.”
Cackalackian via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/08/24
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“Great!”
Gilligab via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/05/23
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“I really wanted to like this podcast since I am fascinated by this time period and The Romans. The use of fictional characters to layout the history is so unnecessary and mundane, it completely distracts from significant events. I found myself trying to follow the characters and conceptualize his...”Read full review »
Cosette1231 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/11/23
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“The use of archaeology rather than just historical record. It’s fascinating. I hope there’s more of it.”
Poppy272727 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/01/23
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“This was exactly what I wanted: an accessible perfectly detailed account of the fall of Rome. I learned a ton. Thank you!”
JSM fan via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/23/23
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“I love how you make the story come to life by using “real life” examples.”
HDJFNFJEINCJ via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/21/23
“"The Fall of Rome" podcast presents an abundance of historical insights and a treasure trove of information about a fascinating era. However, the experience is marred by a significant flaw that looms over the entire production like a dark cloud – the narration by Patrick Wyman.
The...”Read full review »
Happyilovethisapp via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/16/23
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“Great podcast. I learned a lot and enjoy every episode.”
Nuria in NY via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/09/23
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“Just discovered and really enjoy it.”
Green Shirt via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
05/14/23
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“gerade frisch entdeckt; wirklich sehr spannend und detailliert aus allen Blickrichtungen; unbedingt zu empfehlen!!”
Eudoxos123 via Apple Podcasts ·
Germany ·
04/10/23
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“I love listening and have learned a lot.”
RK Las Vegas via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/31/23
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“Scintillating narration, asides, and tone. Patrick is witty, direct, and earnest in his ‘remote’ teaching of a passion of his. What a fun narrative device to assume the perspective of the “common man” of the day in order to explore history’s playbook.
I came here from a recommendation on the...”Read full review »
llsadmire via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/21/23
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“No more words needed. Brilliant”
Bobzie221190 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
01/07/23
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“Having read and heard (as in older podcasts) a lot about the subject, I think this gives a fresh and updated view of the fall of Rome and related issues. It is also very well planned and clear to follow. My only issue is that up to where I am (5th episode) only the anglophone bibliography is...”Read full review »
gbseixas via Apple Podcasts ·
Brazil ·
09/09/22
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“Well-written. Balanced. Love it.”
Exec writing prof via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/07/22
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“Very well done - comprehensive without being over-burdening. Clear, concise and very well supported. I would highly recommend to all interested parties.”
pow02 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/21/22
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“Very knowledgeable and easy to follow. Goes into great depth! We’ll worse a listen for ancient history fans.”
jpc82 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/14/22
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“An interesting perspective with facts driving the story, which is well told without leaving one to get lost in the weeds”
Vikidore via Apple Podcasts ·
South Africa ·
02/05/22
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“If you like history, you will love this podcast. Level of detail is spot on.”
DeuceDoubleG via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/04/22
“This is a fantastic, in-depth focus on the Fall of Rome. I have spent a couple years trying out dozens of history podcasts and find Patrick Wyman to be at least in the top five possibly in the top three across the entirety of the history podcast group. For anybody who values accuracy and content...”Read full review »
ersmed via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/02/22
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“Hi, starting with the Gladiator bonus episode, it seems like the episode titles are a mismatch to the content. The titles are one in advance of the content. The content is fantastic, only not a match to what I’m expecting to hear. : )”
_ryjo_ via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/07/22
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“This is a really thoughtful and well researched program. Well the parallels for modern history are troubling, the presenter does an amazing job providing depth and pace.”
jmillersix via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/14/21
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“PW’s comprehensive and personalised approach to this vastly contentious subject is an absorbing listen for anyone with a basic understanding of the historic edifice. All the thumbs up.”
nyalathotep via Apple Podcasts ·
New Zealand ·
09/14/21
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“I had plans! A solid list of tasks I needed to do! Unfortunately, all fell to pieces. My plans (for not learning anything really lasting this morning, but savoring this quiet and soft Sunday morning, pondering on my lack luster, luxuriously lazy, mindless plans) …we’re suddenly scattered...”Read full review »
ChaChaCheema via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/12/21
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“I have listened to 16 episodes so far and believe Patrick has done an outstanding job on this podcast. The in-depth analysis goes far beyond any textbook and I am thoroughly enthralled by the complexities Patrick has presented. Anyone with an interest in history would benefit greatly from this...”Read full review »
Books abound via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/18/21
“This is a supremely well researched and presented podcast. The material is well organised, meticulously considered and presented utilising a variety of critical tools and approaches. It is also underpinned with references to the specialist literature but manages to avoid getting bogged down in...”Read full review »
Dr E V Moss via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
08/14/21
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“I’m around 7 episodes in - I enjoy the descriptions and educated hypotheses put forth. Great mix of thorough scholarship and down-to-earth presentation.”
Stevenstarkmusic via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/12/21
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“Good work explaining complex systems waxing & waning over several centuries; which happened a more than a millennia ago. Well done.”
CD ujfhahsh via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/31/21
“Sometimes narrated history can be very dry. This is not. Very nice work.”
DannyKugler via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/22/21
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“Never heard a better presented piece of work of a complex subject . Well researched and superlative narrative history”
dariog66 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
07/18/21
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“Well researched with extremely interesting material. Love it!”
amaziah25 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/23/21
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“The historical references demand the scrutiny that Wyman is excellent at explaining. This is complicated. He skips the theology part ... good!! Because that would complicate the logistical, geographical, and civic information that is clear and understandable because he limited his scope and...”Read full review »
Gibbstir via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/25/21
“I really appreciate the knowledge and analysis put into this. Gratitude !”
Kody M.S via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/17/21
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“Lots to learn from, but the host can be arrogant at times. It gets annoying, however I’m glad he offers multiple aspects before diving into his personal beliefs.”
m.grace27 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/28/21
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“Really interesting show. If you enjoyed THOR then you will like this podcast. It goes into deeper detail than THOR and has an added feature where fictional characters are examined in the show to demonstrate the effects of the decline and fall of the empire at a personal level. Patrick Wyman is...”Read full review »
KOR57 via Apple Podcasts ·
Ireland ·
04/08/21
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“Host spends a lot of time stating and restating his general themes before offering snippets of factual material, then goes back to hedging his theoretical positions. Maybe he gets braver later but I couldn’t out-wait him.”
wilsidney3 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/03/21
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“Too much explaining about why he is explaining something. Would love to hear his point of view on the history of the fall of Rome, do not really need to understand the history of his point of view.”
Floskiman via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/23/21
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“Fabulous history of Ancient Rome. I Highly recommend this for history buffs. 👍🏼”
Melodo-Mam via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/22/21
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“History may have been my least favorite subject in school, so I’m still not sure what prompted me to listen to this podcast in the first place. Twenty nine episodes later and it’s clear that I’m completely hooked. I’m convinced that if Patrick Wyman had been my high-school history teacher it...”Read full review »
Beth Ringering via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/09/21
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“I loved this series. Patrick Wyman is up there with Mike Duncan and Dan Carlin.
Dr. Wyman is a specialist in this area and that on top of the excellent story telling skill makes this an especially interesting Podcast.”
BobO Marsh via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/12/21
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“Through factual fiction based story telling, the rich history of the Roman Empire is brought to life. My understanding of the geopolitical and economic self dominance of the region was brought to a an entirely new level.”
drpfootdoc via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/09/21
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“Excellent podcast on the Roman Empire. Lively and covers a lot of territory. Learned a lot while listening during some long trail runs. Really recommend this series.”
Jimmy the Irish from Nantucket via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/07/21
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