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The Sixth Age: A Medieval History Podcast

The Sixth Age: A Medieval History Podcast

By: Mason Hughes
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The Sixth Age: A Medieval History Podcast

Forget everything you think you know about the "Dark Ages." The Sixth Age is a deep dive into Medieval History that strips away modern myths to reveal the world as it was actually lived.

Why did people in the Middle Ages see the world the way they did? From the fall of Rome to the dawn of the Renaissance, we reconstruct the Medieval worldview using primary sources and period-accurate perspectives. If you’re a fan of European history, historiography, and immersive storytelling, join us as we reject later stereotypes to rediscover the vibrant, complex, and often surprising lives of our ancestors.

Subscribe to The Sixth Age for a fresh, authentic look at the history of the Medieval world.

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Episodes
  • Introduction to the Eastern Roman Empire

    Introduction to the Eastern Roman Empire
    Oct 12 2026

    Join me for an overview of the Eastern Roman Empire's major institutions, plus an account of the reigns of Emperors Zeno, Basilicus, and Anastasius Dicorus. As always, you can view the bibliography, contact me, or donate at the podcast website.

    Keywords: Byzantine, Byzantium, Zeno, Basilicus, Medieval, History, Eastern Roman, Rome, Constantinople, Christianity, Christian History
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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • The Balt Dynasty: Ruling the Visigoths From 410-531 AD

    The Balt Dynasty: Ruling the Visigoths From 410-531 AD
    Sep 21 2026

    Today, I cover the rulers of the Visigoths from 410-531 AD, focusing on the Balt dynasty, which led the Visigoths to conquer vast portions of Spain and France before they were defeated by internal squabbling and neighboring tribes. I cover great kings like Alaric I, Theodoric I, and Euric, as well as their less able descendants.

    As always, you can leave comments or questions at the podcast website. If you liked this episode, please like, comment, share, and subscribe to support the show.

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    35 mins
  • Peter the Hermit, Anthony, and Pachomius: The Origins of Christian Monasticism

    Peter the Hermit, Anthony, and Pachomius: The Origins of Christian Monasticism
    Aug 18 2026

    In this episode, I cover three of the earliest recorded Christian monks and the origins of Christian monasticism.

    Leave comments or questions at https://www.6thagepod.com/contact

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    30 mins
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