Introduction

The history of the world b podcast, written and presented by chris haslevolume four, the mediaeval world. Episode eight, the byzantine empire. Our story of the early eighth century brings us to the rise of the isarian dynasty of imperial rulers,. beginning with leo the third. Leo's legacy as a byzantine ruler is also remembered for the impact that he would have on byzantine christianity. And this would reverberate through history, through the era of the christian crusades and right up until the present day. Part three.