The History of Byzantium

Byzantine Stories Episode Four Announcement Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I answer more of your questions including sports, Iconoclasm, prices, symbols, literature and more.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aside from the rise of the landed magnates there have been some other important changes in the Roman military in the past century. We cover the Themes, recruitment, payment, skirmishing and all the rest.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The fruits of the recovery were unevenly distributed. The wealthy landowners of the plateau were building huge estates and developing family histories to go with them.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We explore arguments for and against the idea that commerce was a huge source of revenue for Byzantium.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Romans are finally recovering from three centuries of struggle. One of the lesser-discussed reasons for this was the payments made to the elites for their loyalty.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Its time for some of your questions. We cover queries about the Bulgars, Slavs, Greece, Coins and modern Romania.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We place the Khazars, Magyars, Pechenegs and Rus on the map and explore their relationships with Constantinople.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The 9th century was a period of amazing social and political change in the Balkans. We follow the Khans as they plot a path toward recognition of their right to exist.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We explore the diplomatic and trade exchanges between Byzantium, the Caliphate and the Franks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.