Theudebert the Great of House Merovingian, the First of His Name, the Pious, King of Austrasia
Theudebert did not understand the concept of consequences for one’s actions. Hear how he gets away with challenging Roman authority, flouting basic marriage customs, and double crossing two powerful factions.
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Theuderic of House Merovingian, the First of His Name, the Vengeful, King of Soissons, King of Reims, King of Austrasia
King Clovis is dead and now the unified Frankish Kingdom has been broken up. Can Theuderic survive the family’s plots, wars, and murder? Hear about a legendary battle from Beowulf, awkward family conversations, kings conveniently falling to their death, and a rumor that got out of hand.
Our first Saint and Queen Consort! Her Highness Saint Clotilde of House Burgundy, the first of her name, the Pious, Queen Consort of the Salian Franks, Queen Consort of the Ripuarian Franks, Queen Consort of All the Franks.
Clotilde was seen as the perfect medieval woman. Despite being described as humble and meek, she managed to charm herself to have significant influence with the King and his court of blood thirsty warriors. Her influence will have massive ramifications for the future of the Merovingian Dynasty and France.
Clovis of House Merovingian, the First of His Name, Defender of the Faith, the Undisputed Champion of Gaul, King of Salian Franks, King of the Ripuarian Franks, King of All the Franks, Consul of Rome, Co-Emperor of Rome.
Clovis has no limits when it comes to ambition, cunning and brutality. Through extreme violence and manipulation, he creates the framework of modern-day France and elevates the Roman Catholic Church to new heights. Hear about brutal assassinations, cold blooded betrayals, and why converting to Christianity creates more power than iron and blood.
Childeric of House Merovingian, the First of His Name, King of Salian Franks
Childeric learned the hard way that It’s not the best idea to start your reign off by seducing all the daughters of your nobles. Hear how a disgraced exiled monarch is demanded to return to his kingdom and manages to create the foundation for one of the most pivotal dynasties in Europe, the Merovingians.
Teia the Punisher, King of the Ostrogoths
The great Totila went down in a hail of spears from a foolish charge, leaving Teia to pick up the pieces of a tattered Ostrogothic kingdom. Before the kingdom completely collapses, Teia has one last act of defiance that devastates the lives of hundreds. Come hear the story of the Gothic Avengers being assembled, a Hun that has a vendetta towards Rome, and a climatic showdown under the shadow of Mount Vesuvius.
Totila the Fair, Master Strategist, the Last Great King of the Ostrogoths
The Ostrogoths have been a complete disaster. They are locked in a brutal war against Rome with no end in sight. Recently King Ildibad was about to revive the kingdom before his reign was cut short by a vengeful bodyguard. To make matters worse, his successor, King Earic was executed on high treason for trying to sell the entire Ostrogothic Kingdom. Hear how King Totila transforms a struggling nation into one that is strong enough to challenge the dominant Eastern Roman Empire.
Ildibad the Savior, King of the Ostrogoths.
Upon taking the throne in 540, Ildibad had to grapple with the challenge of restoring his kingdom despite only having two cities left which were encircled by Roman territories. Find out how he capitalized on the Eastern Roman Emperor Justinian’s arrogance in order to save the Ostrogothic Kingdom from utter destruction. Stay until the end to hear about one of the craziest deeds a monarch has attempted!
Vitiges the Unlucky, King of the Ostrogoths.
Vitiges must have felt like He was God’s personal punching bag. While he was inheriting the Ostrogothic kingdom, which was the brink of collapse, his new adversary, Belisarius is leaving a path of destruction in his wake to reconquer Italy. Just when Vitiges achieves a victory against Rome, a massive undetected force thunders down the Alps, and wipes out everything in its path. Listen to one of history’s forgotten series of unfortunate events!
Theodahad the Forgotten, of House Amali, King of Italy and the Ostrogoths
Theodahad's rule wasn’t off to the best start. His co-ruler Amalasuntha was mysteriously strangled to death in her bath house under house arrest, which gave the vulture Emperor Justinian his needed excuse to invade the Ostrogothic Kingdom. Hear how Theodahad respond to an invasion by the most powerful military in 6th century Europe.