Lost Roman Heroes - Episode 90: Belisarius, Man Behind the Myth with Dr. David Parnell

About this episode

The episode explores the life of Belisarius and the complexities of his relationships and legacy.

Belisarius. Who was the man behind the myth? Are we right to feel uncharitably towards Antonina and Narses? Why did Justinian treat his best general and friend so poorly? And why exactly did Procopius place Belisarius on a richly deserved pedestal in the "Wars" and then tear him down in the "Secret History"? Join us with professor and historian Dr. David Parnell, author of "Belisarius and Antonina: Love and War in the Age of Justinian", as we try to answer these vexing questions about the man that did more than any other since Aurelian to restore the Empire to greatness.

People in this episode

Hosts: Matteo, Matthew Storm

Guest: Dr. David Parnell

Topics covered

• Belisarius
• Justinian
• Procopius
• Roman history
• military leadership
• historical myths

Keywords

• Belisarius
• Justinian
• Antonina
• Narses
• Procopius
• Roman Empire
• military history
• historical analysis

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Belisarius and Antonina: Love and War in the Age of Justinian

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