Alaric
Type: Person
As of November 2026, Alaric has been mentioned in one podcast episode on Dan Carlin (Nov 2021). Mentioned as the leader associated with the Sack of Rome (410), used as a landmark event in the slow “collapse” of the Western Roman Empire.
Alaric I was the first king of the Visigoths, from 395 to 410. He rose to leadership of the Goths who came to occupy Moesia—territory acquired a couple of decades earlier by a combined force of Goths and Alans after the Battle of Adrianople.
| Mentioned in | 1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Nov 2021 on Dan Carlin |
| Role | King of the Visigoths |
| Affiliation | Visigoths |
Who talks about Alaric on podcasts?
Alaric came up; the most recent mention was Nov 2021 on Dan Carlin.
- EP16 Powers Thrones and Dan Jones on Dan Carlin (Nov 2021)