The Lost Ghassanid Kingdom of Byzantium

These academic sources from the *Journal of Late Antiquity* examine distinct facets of Roman life and governance during the fourth century. The first article provides a detailed military analysis of the Battle of Adrianople, arguing that political pressure and faulty intelligence led Emperor Valens to a catastrophic defeat against the Goths. It reconstructs the tactical errors of the engagement, emphasizing how Roman decision-making failed to account for the arrival of Gothic cavalry. Conversely, the second source is a book review of Blake Leyerle’s study on domestic Christian rituals in Antioch. This text explores John Chrysostom’s efforts to transform the private home into a sacred space through prayer, scripture study, and the rejection of secular amulets. Together, the sources illustrate the internal social shifts and external military pressures defining the later Roman Empire. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.samael.ink/subscribe