The History of Byzantium
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A podcast telling the story of the Roman (Byzantine) Empire from 476 AD to 1453. www.thehistoryofbyzantium.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Feb 15, 2019 • 31min
Episode 185 - Winning the Election
Constantine Monomachos faces yet more challenges in the early years of his reign. We cover the annexation of Ani, the Pechenegs crossing the Danube and the revolt of Leo Tornikios. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 7, 2019 • 28min
Episode 184 - Act Two Begins
Zoe chooses Constantine Monomachos to be her new husband and Emperor. We discuss his character and relationship with our historian Michael Psellos. Then move on to two major challenges which greeted his arrival on the throne. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 2, 2019 • 27min
Backer Rewards Episode 12 - Harald Hardrada with Noah Tetzner
Our twelfth Kickstarter backers reward episode looks at the life of Harald Hardrada in conversation with Noah Tetzner from the History of Vikings Podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 25, 2019 • 3min
Episode 183 is live
If you'd like to hear about the dramatic fall of Michael V then episode 183 is now available to buy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 18, 2019 • 30min
Episode 182 - The Double Agent
We cover the Bulgarian uprising of 1040 and the events elsewhere in the Balkans which led up to it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 11, 2019 • 28min
Episode 181 - A Bunch of Nobodies
Michael IV marries Zoe and becomes Emperor. Despite ill health he rules well with his brother John the Orphanotrophos. Their invasion of Sicily goes well initially but soon falls apart. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 28, 2018 • 26min
Episode 180 - Stumbling Forward
Romanos III is faced with the same problems which troubled his predecessor. He decides that a campaign against Aleppo will solve some of his problems. Meanwhile Zoe is left alone and frustrated in the Palace. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 22, 2018 • 20min
Episode 179 - Where Were We
We return to the narrative with a short introduction and the short reign of Basil's brother Constantine VIII. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 14, 2018 • 20min
Backer Rewards Episode 11 - The Jewish Communities of Byzantium
Our eleventh Kickstarter backers reward episode explores Byzantium's Jewish communities. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 7, 2018 • 29min
Episode 178 - Questions VII
Listener questions on Varangians, provincial administration, diplomacy, family mottos and the ever popular top 5 best and worst Emperors. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
