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Episode 86: Irene, Byzantine Empress

Half-Arsed History

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The Marriage of Irene and Leo IV

Exploring the political dynamics and religious controversies surrounding the marriage of Irene and Leo IV in the 8th century Byzantine Empire, their son Constantine, and Irene's influence on her son's approach towards icon worship.

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