The History of Byzantium

Charlemagne's empire could not last. Frankish customs saw the realm divided and it would never be put back together.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With the Caliphate in decline the Romans take a greater interest in the Armenian lands on their eastern border. We explore the fragmented landscape and politics of Armenia and take a quick glance at Cilicia and the forts beyond.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We begin our end of the century episodes in the East. Since 838 the great Caliphal armies have not been seen in Anatolia. We explore why as the Caliphate slowly pulls itself apart across the 9th century.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Leo enters the second half of his reign desperate to leave the Empire to a healthy son. Meanwhile his military are successful on land but suffer at sea.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Basil's son Leo was known as "the Wise" during his lifetime. We get to know the new Emperor and explore if this reputation was justified.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We follow Basil's time in office as tries to wash away the sin of murder and secure legitimacy for his new dynasty. He also tests the limits of Byzantium's growing power in East and West.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We chart the rise of Basil the Macedonian and his murder of both Bardas and Michael. We also look at how Basil's descendants would re-brand Michael as "the Drunkard" before saying goodbye to the Amorion Dynasty.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Listen here for an announcement about the second episode in the Byzantine Stories series and an increase in the subscription price. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.