The Battle for Rome: Belisarius vs. the Goths

General Belisarius was the most famous commander of his generation. In this episode he sacks Naples and reconquers Rome from the Ostrogoths. A daring sneak attack through an aqueduct, a heroic charge against the Gothic army, and a sex scandal that will ruin his reputation are all part of this amazing story. Was his wife Antonina cheating on him with their adopted son? Find out why Belisarius was one of the greatest generals of the Roman empire, and discover the truth behind the scandals and legends. This is the second episode in a 2 part series on Belisarius. Support this podcast at: Patreon.com/evaschubert For details of the university course, email the podcast at: [email protected]