Ep. 32. Belisarius: The Last of the Great Roman Generals

Who was Belisarius—the man who nearly rebuilt the Roman Empire under Justinian I? From the deserts of North Africa to the ruins of Gothic Italy, Belisarius led brilliant campaigns that stunned both enemies and emperors. In this episode, we trace his rise from obscure origins to his legendary victories in the Vandalic and Gothic Wars, and explore why he remains one of history’s greatest, yet most underappreciated, generals. Discover the battles, betrayals, and Byzantine court intrigues that d...