Best Diocletian Podcasts (2024)

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Terminus Episode 159 - 200 Stab Wounds, Wormed, Cephalotripsy, Carnivore Diprosopus 2:58:01

8h ago2:58:01

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WE LIVE... AGAIN. Terminus is back from summer break with a hot-ass episode of PURE BRUTAL DEATH METAL. To celebrate the start of Slam Boy Summer we have a four-banger of high profile records that we've been meaning to get to. First up- the sophomore record by 200 Stab Wounds- can they navigate the switch to a major metal label with their sound int…

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UPDATE ON NEXT SEASON - THE END OF THE ANCIENT WORLD 3:49

21d ago3:49

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A quick update on the next season in this podcast, starting on 14th September. It's going to be the most exciting of all - about the collapse of the ancient world in the seventh century AD, and the rise of Islam. A true turning point in history. For a free ebook, maps and blogs check out my website nickholmesauthor.com Find my latest book, Rome and…

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Terminus Episode 158 - Sear Bliss, Windswept, Limbonic Art, Arcane Bayonet 2:59:41

1M ago2:59:41

2:59:41

As Terminus prepares for its annual summer break (jetskiing, goblin slaying, etc.), we unleash a big black metal episode focused on only the coolest of wizard music. After an opening salvo by new project Arcane Bayonet, who present an oddball take on pagan black metal laced with black and roll, we get to a triumvirate of powerful spellcasting madne…

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Episode 62 – Athanasius the Great 10:33

1M ago10:33

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One of the greatest defenders of what would be known as orthodox Christianity was Athanasius the Great, bishop of Alexandria. He was […]By Stephen J. Bedard

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The Fall of the Roman Empire Episode 94 "Did Justinian Make or Break the Roman Empire?" 23:45

2M ago23:45

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Did Justinian make or break the Roman Empire? Find out in this episode! For a free ebook, maps and blogs check out my website nickholmesauthor.com Find my latest book, Rome and Attila, on AmazonBy Nick Holmes

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Terminus Episode 157 - Ulcerate, Malignancy 1:43:46

2M ago1:43:46

1:43:46

To abruptly switch gears from our Very Special Episode earlier this week, we deliver reviews of the newest installments from two tech death giants. Ulcerate is back with their seventh full-length record which shows the band committing even more fully to the elements of post-rock, black metal, and textured drone which have helped define their sound-…

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Terminus Episode 156 - BURZUM 1:26:55

2M ago1:26:55

1:26:55

Hark! What's that on the distant horizon? Could it be a Very Special Episode of Terminus? It certainly is, one brought out for that most special of occasions--a new Burzum... album? Compilation? Collection of thematically related tracks? That's just one of the many, many questions this record inspires. Burzum is back to metal-- or something like it…

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The Fall of the Roman Empire Episode 93 "Anatomy of a Regime" 25:07

2M ago25:07

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In this episode, we look at society and religion in the age of Justinian. And we discover something that's been hidden in the sands of Egypt for 1,500 years. For a free ebook, maps and blogs check out my website nickholmesauthor.com Find my latest book, Rome and Attila, on AmazonBy Nick Holmes

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Terminus Episode 155 - Knocked Loose, High on Fire 2:07:13

2M ago2:07:13

2:07:13

Welcome back to Terminus: Extreme MetaHEY WHATTAYA DOIN' THERE! Yep, it's one of THOSE episodes, where we explore the furthest fringes of our established content, this time featuring two bands near and dear to our respective co-hosts hearts. In one corner: TDMG reps his set for Knocked Loose, which features a spirited discussion of the past, presen…

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The Fall of the Roman Empire Episode 92 "The Wolves from the North" 23:45

2M ago23:45

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Justinian's wars of reconquest in the west left much of the Roman Empire weakly defended. Nowhere was this more evident than along the Danube frontier where new enemies were massing to pillage the empire and slaughter its inhabitants. They were the wolves from the north. For a free ebook, maps and blogs check out my website nickholmesauthor.com Fin…

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Terminus Episode 154 - Adversarial, Tsatthoggua 1:54:52

2M ago1:54:52

1:54:52

Continuing this year's ongoing theme of triumphant returns come two excellent records--one highly anticipated, and the other utterly unexpected. Side A: the return of Adversarial, a TDMG favorite whose brand of death-fueled war metal smashes contemporaries with a flail of technicality, extremity, and potent atmosphere. Side B: the shocking return o…

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The Fall of the Roman Empire Episode 91 "Those Doomed to Suffer" 27:33

3M ago27:33

27:33

In the early 550s, with its economy and population recovering from the effects of the Justinianic Plague, Justinian launched a new offensive to subdue the Ostrogoths in Italy. This time the Roman army was well resourced and success looked likely. But would the cost of victory be worth it? For a free ebook, maps and blogs check out my website nickho…

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The Fall of the Roman Empire Episode 90 "Three Hundred Heroes" 25:18

3M ago25:18

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In 544, Belisarius returned to Italy to fight the Goths. It was his last campaign and the end of his career. But many years later, he was asked by the emperor Justinian to don his armor one more time and save the empire from a new foe! For a free ebook, maps and blogs check out my website nickholmesauthor.com Find my latest book, Rome and Attila, o…

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Terminus Episode 153 ft. Jiub of Radio Free Innsmouth - Crucifier, House of Atreus, Brazen Horde 1:52:40

3M ago1:52:40

1:52:40

On this very special episode of Terminus, your intrepid hosts are joined by a mysterious guest many of you may be familiar with: the notorious Jiub of Radio Free Innsmouth, extreme metal aficiando, deep-dive podcaster, and wonderful kisser. After an intro salvo from TBMG featuring the debut demo of Brazen Horde with its back-to-the-roots Slavic dro…

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The Fall of the Roman Empire Episode 89 "Belisarius is Back!" 28:38

3M ago28:38

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In 540, the Persians sacked Antioch. It was one of the greatest disasters in Roman history. But in 541, Belisarius was back from Italy. Could he now reverse the situation on the eastern front? For a free ebook, maps and blogs check out my website nickholmesauthor.com Find my latest book, Rome and Attila, on Amazon…

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Terminus Episode 152 - Diocletian, Heresiarch 1:39:24

3M ago1:39:24

1:39:24

After a brief torpor in recovery from our epic (in the true sense of the word) dissection of the Spite Extreme Wing discography, Terminus returns with a tight episode featuring, quite specifically, two New Zealand war metal bands with highly anticipated returns. In this corner: Diocletian, with a record that returns to their roots, provoking a some…

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The Fall of the Roman Empire Episode 88 "Burying the Dead" 21:21

3M ago21:21

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In the summer of 541, bubonic plague struck the Roman Empire. Known as the Justinianic Plague, it would be just as bad as the Black Death that 800 years later devastated Medieval Europe. Find out what happened here! For a free ebook, maps and blogs check out my website nickholmesauthor.com Find my latest book, Rome and Attila, on Amazon…

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The Fall of the Roman Empire Episode 87 "The Day the Sun Died" 23:09

3M ago23:09

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In the year 536, something very strange happened on planet Earth. The sun was dimmed and temperatures plummeted. This was followed by another apparently inexplicable event. A pandemic of unparalleled proportions struck the eastern Roman Empire. What was going on?? Find out in this episode! For a free ebook, maps and blogs check out my website nickh…

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The Fall of the Roman Empire Episode 86 "The Sack of Antioch" 26:11

4M ago26:11

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In May 540, the unthinkable happened. The Persian shah, Chosroes, burned the Roman Empire's second city, Antioch, to the ground and butchered or enslaved its inhabitants. How did this catastrophe happen? Find out here! For a free ebook, maps and blogs check out my website nickholmesauthor.com Find my latest book, Rome and Attila, on Amazon…

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Terminus Episode 151 - MONVMENTVM - The Spite Extreme Wing Discography 4:14:19

4M ago4:14:19

4:14:19

In one sense, this episode took two weeks to record - in another, it took nearly twenty years. Terminus Extreme Metal Podcast is proud to present MONVMENTVM - our full examination and critique of the discography of one of the bands most central to the podcast's artistic vision, Spite Extreme Wing. From the earliest demos to the final notes of Vltra…

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The Fall of the Roman Empire Episode 85 "The Hollow Victory" 24:10

4M ago24:10

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In May 540, Belisarius captured Ravenna from the Goths and took prisoner the Gothic king Wittigis. But before he could destroy the Gothic kingdom completely, he was recalled to Constantinople to face the invading Persians. In the next few years, a new Gothic king - Totila - would retake most of Italy. For a free ebook, maps and blogs check out my w…

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The Fall of the Roman Empire Episode 84 "Divided We Fall" 25:51

4M ago25:51

25:51

After Belisarius' heroic defense of Rome in 537-538, it looked as if there might be a rapid end to the Gothic war. But no. The Roman high command was wracked by internal division that would prolong the war and lead to the tragic sack of Milan. Check out my website nickholmesauthor.com for a free ebook, maps and blogs. Find my latest book, 'Rome and…

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Terminus Episode 150 - Rostorchester, Ad Mortem 1:44:45

4M ago1:44:45

1:44:45

On today's installment of Terminus we get two dramatically different sides of Teutonic black metal, both of unquestionable interest to all burly, woodcutting Terminators. First: the return of Rostorchester, whose brand of heavily emo and punk-infused black metal achieves its full potential- mostly by becoming primarily an emo band!* Next: the debut…

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Terminus Episode 149 - Mutiilation, Brodequin, Coffins 2:55:11

4M ago2:55:11

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On today's installment of the world's only extreme metal podcast, we come with three triumphant returns by three favorites of the show- this is one for the record books, folks, with one of the strongest lineups of records in a single episode we've ever featured. First up: the shocking return of Mutiilation, whose 17 year absence seemingly never occ…

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The Fall of the Roman Empire Episode 83 "The Siege of Rome" 28:00

5M ago28:00

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In the summer of 536, Belisarius crossed the straits of Messina and marched on Rome. His army numbered 6,000 and he faced at least 30,000 Goths. It would be his greatest test. Check out my website nickholmesauthor.com for a free ebook, maps and blogs. Find my latest book, 'Rome and Attila', on Amazon.com here. For a free ebook, maps and blogs check…

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Terminus Episode 148 - Anahata, Syndexioi, Uppstigning 2:06:29

5M ago2:06:29

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After an impromptu spring break (caused by technical issues, sorry guys), Terminus is back with an alumni-focused episode for the dedicated fans. After a mini-review by TBMG on noble dungeon synth barbarian Uppstigning, we revisit two bands near and dear to the show's cold, black heart. First: the return of Anahata, whose burly, powerlifting heavy/…

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The Fall of the Roman Empire Episode 82 "The Kingdom of the Ostrogoths" 22:01

5M ago22:01

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After Belisarius' triumph in North Africa, Justinian turned his gaze to Italy and the Kingdom of the Ostrogoths. But what was that Kingdom like? Find out here. For a free ebook, maps, blogs check out my website nickholmesauthor.com. For my latest book, Rome and Attila, click here. For a free ebook, maps and blogs check out my website nickholmesauth…

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Episode 61 – The Desert Fathers and Mothers 5:49

5M ago5:49

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While some Christians were gathering in councils and devising creeds, others were fleeing the cities to be alone with God. These were […]By Stephen J. Bedard

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The Fall of the Roman Empire Episode 81 "Trouble in Paradise" 27:58

5M ago27:58

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Belisarius conquered the Vandal kingdom in North Africa in just six months. But it would take 15 years to bring peace to this new province of the Roman Empire. Find you why in this episode. Also, find a free ebook, maps and blogs at my website nickholmesauthor.com. Link here for my exciting new book 'Rome and Attila' only just out! For a free ebook…

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The Fall of the Roman Empire Episode 80 "The Last Vandal King" 25:07

5M ago25:07

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On 15th September, 533, Belisarius captured Carthage from the Vandals. But the Vandal king Gelimer was mustering all the forces he could for a last desperate battle. Interested in finding out more about Roman history? Visit my website nickholmesauthor.com for maps, blogs and a free ebook! For a free ebook, maps and blogs check out my website nickho…

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Terminus Episode 147 - They Came From Visions, Convulsing 1:44:06

5M ago1:44:06

1:44:06

In this 2020-style installment of Terminus, we check in on two bands with unique methods of incorporating various post- materials into extreme metal. First: the return of They Came From Visions, who we covered in 2020, back with a much matured sophomore recording which takes traditional, folkish Slavblack and laces it with biting, anxious dissonanc…

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The Fall of the Roman Empire Episode 79 "Victory in Africa" 25:52

5M ago25:52

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In June 533, Belisarius sailed for North Africa to reconquer Carthage. Most people thought he would fail... Please do visit my website nickholmesauthor.com for books, podcast episodes, maps, blogs and a free ebook! For a free ebook, maps and blogs check out my website nickholmesauthor.com Find my latest book, Rome and Attila, on Amazon…

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Terminus Episode 146 - Drowned, Unaussprechlichen Kulten 1:40:18

6M ago1:40:18

1:40:18

It's been a black year for Terminus so far- at least in terms of its metal. Why not switch things up a bit before we turn irrevocably to corpsepainted autists? On today's episode, your hosts explore two records of elitist, oldschool-minded death metal in radically different idioms. First: Drowned, who combine Tampa and Swedish styles into something…

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The Fall of the Roman Empire Episode 78 "Next Stop Carthage" 27:06

6M ago27:06

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The Nika riots ripped the heart out of Constantinople and nearly toppled Justinian. Desperate to restore his authority, Justinian looked west to the Vandal kingdom of Carthage which was experiencing its own problems. To find maps, blogs and a free ebook check out my website nickholmesauthor.com For a free ebook, maps and blogs check out my website …

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Terminus Episode 145 - Hauntologist, Departure Chandelier, Vemod 2:14:42

6M ago2:14:42

2:14:42

"Hipster black metal"- a term that inspires tremendous derision, even within the halls of this very podcast. But what if we were to confront the phenomena head-on and truly evaluate its potential? Today we have a triumvirate of records that could all be labelled as "hipster BM" in some sense, but with radically different takes. Hauntologist, a fres…

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BOOK ANNOUNCEMENT - 'Rome and Attila' Book 3 in The Fall of the Roman Empire 1:57

6M ago1:57

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My latest book, 'Rome and Attila', is now available on Amazon in ebook and paperback, links below. It’s about one of the most infamous figures in history—Attila the Hun. He’s a household name, but remarkably little is known about him and his popular legend as a brutal tyrant is not necessarily correct. I delve into the primary sources in search of …

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Terminus Interview - Yosuke Konishi (Nuclear War Now!) 1:09:31

6M ago1:09:31

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In the fractured and diffuse world of extreme metal circa 2024, very few people could be considered a "pillar" of the scene- but one among those is Yosuke Konishi of stalwart label Nuclear War Now! In this interview, your hosts enjoy a leisurely chat with the proprietor of the label, Never Surrender fest, and his newest venture: Helios Press, which…

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The Fall of the Roman Empire Episode 77 "Nika" 25:00

6M ago25:00

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In January 532, the Nika riots in Constantinople shook the world and nearly overthrew the emperor Justinian. Find out what happened here. Link to my website for free resources - nickholmesauthor.com For a free ebook, maps and blogs check out my website nickholmesauthor.com Find my latest book, Rome and Attila, on Amazon…

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Terminus Episode 144 - Inquisition, Narbeleth 1:56:31

7M ago1:56:31

1:56:31

Today's Terminus dispatch: an episode with a much more positive tone than our last. This installment features two Terminus veterans returning with multifaceted and excellent records, proudly continuing traditions of understated greatness. First up: the return of Inquisition, whose new record reaches backward into the band's catalog for a restored a…

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Terminus Episode 143 - Flaming Ouroboros, White Death 1:54:57

7M ago1:54:57

1:54:57

AS THE DARKNESS CREEPS OVER THE INTERNET, AND THE SILENCE REACHES THE PODCASTS, WE WILL AWAKE AND RISE... Welcome back to the 2024 season of Terminus! Your intrepid hosts have risen from their dreaded tombs once again to provide the world's most crucial critical analysis of extreme metal records. Our first episode of 2024 covers two records from th…

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The Fall of the Roman Empire Episode 76 "The Road to Nika" 25:20

7M ago25:20

25:20

Despite Belisarius' victory at Dara in 530, dissatisfaction was growing with Justinian which would soon lead to rebellion. For a free ebook, maps and blogs check out my website nickholmesauthor.com Find my latest book, Rome and Attila, on AmazonBy Nick Holmes

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The Fall of the Roman Empire Episode 75 "Belisarius and the Battle of Dara" 25:11

7M ago25:11

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In this episode, we meet one of Rome's greatest generals who will change the course of history. His name is Belisarius. For a free ebook, maps and blogs check out my website nickholmesauthor.com Find my latest book, Rome and Attila, on AmazonBy Nick Holmes

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TERMINUS OMEGA 2023 4:02:27

8M ago4:02:27

4:02:27

You wanted the worst? You got the worst! It's time for the annual TERMINUS OMEGA episode where your intrepid hosts debate the best extreme metal records of the year. This time, we did our end of year episode as a livestream on Youtube, but we're republishing it here for our podcast platform listeners. You'll laugh, you'll cry, and by the end- maybe…

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The Fall of the Roman Empire Episode 74 "Justinian, Theodora, and the Secret History" 23:10

8M ago23:10

23:10

Procopius is our main source for Roman history in the sixth century. He praises Justinian, Theodora and above all, Belisarius. But he's also left us with an unpublished document called the Secret History which contradicts everything he said in his other works. What's going on? Find out in this episode. For my website click here. For a free ebook, m…

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Terminus Episode 142 - Demoncy, Yersin, Blood Serpent 2:07:21

8M ago2:07:21

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It's almost Christmas time here at Terminus, so what better way to celebrate the (un)holy trinity than with a triple threat of records focused on grinding dissonance? First up is the return of TDMG favorite Demoncy who go back to basics on Black Star Gnosis with their evergreen style of primitive US black/death metal. Next is Yersin, back on the sh…

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Episode 60 – Quest for the Historical Santa Claus: Bishop Nicholas of Myra 5:39

8M ago5:39

5:39

In this special Christmas episode, we look at the figure who would be the inspiration for the popular Santa Claus. While some […]By Stephen J. Bedard

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Terminus Interview - Cromlech / Mormegil 2:01:51

8M ago2:01:51

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A year and a half in the making, the time has finally come for Terminus to reconvene with the members of Mormegil, formed from the ashes of the late Cromlech. What ensues: a rollicking conversation covering Cromlech's "Ascent of Kings," songwriting techniques on an epic scale, the ambitions of continuing band Mormegil, and how the ghost of AFI haun…

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The Fall of the Roman Empire Episode 73 "Justin and Justinian" 23:33

8M ago23:33

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In 518, the emperor Anastasius died. According to Procopius, he was succeeded by an illiterate peasant named Justin. Although this did not sound promising, it was the beginning of a new golden age. Link to website nickholmesauthor.com For a free ebook, maps and blogs check out my website nickholmesauthor.com Find my latest book, Rome and Attila, on…

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Episode 59 – The First Council of Nicaea 14:26

8M ago14:26

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One of the most important events in Christian history is the First Council of Nicaea that took place in 325 AD. Christianity […]By Stephen J. Bedard

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Terminus Episode 141 - Guerrero Nómada, The Color of Rain, Kampfeswut, Forest Thrall 2:55:01

9M ago2:55:01

2:55:01

The boys are back in town with a long and girthy 2020-style episode centered around 4 black metal releases from the deep underground. First up is a patron submission in Guerrero Nómada, a modern one-man black metal project which adds touches of emo and classic heavy metal into its stomping heathenism. Next is a new entry from Holland's Zwotte Kring…

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