Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago

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A documentary about the rebel governor Heraclian from AD 413, whom led his army against the emperor Honorius.

Bibliography:
Primary Sources
Codex Theodosianus, translated by C. Pharr, (1952).

Hydatius, Chronicle, edited and translated by R. W. Burgess, (1993).

Orosius, Seven Books of History Against the Pagans, translated by A. T. Fear, (2010).

Scholarship
Oost, S. I., 'The Revolt of Heraclian' in CP 61 (1966), 236-242.

Stein, E. Historie du bas-empire, (1959).

Wijnendaele, J. W. P. 'The Manufacture of Heraclianus' Usurpation (413 AD)' in Pheonix 71, (2017), 138-156.

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Music Credits:
'Western Greek Theme' by Morgan Casey from Europa Barbarorum: A Mod of Rome Total War.

'Contemplation', 'Time 2 Kill', 'Imperial Conflict' and 'Divinatus' by Jeff van Dyke from Rome Total War by the Creative Assembly.

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