Furius Pertinax (Marcus)
Historian and content creator known as Furius Pertinax / Iron Age Agriculturalist, specializing in Roman and Byzantine history; invited here to discuss the Eastern Roman (Byzantine) Empire and the lead-up to the Fourth Crusade.
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Nov 9, 2025 • 19min
PREVIEW: Epochs #236 | The Fourth Crusade - Part I with Furius Pertinax
Join historian Furius Pertinax, also known as Marcus, as he dives into the fascinating world of the Byzantine Empire. He shares how a BBC documentary ignited his passion for this overlooked era. The discussion highlights Constantinople's founding, the cultural memory of Byzantium in Italy, and the empire's pivotal moment in 1204. They explore changes in administration, military reforms under Heraclius, and the debate surrounding Byzantine identity. This conversation unveils the complexities of a civilization that transformed the course of history.
