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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Jun 25, 2020 • 3min
Final reminder about the Intelligent Speech Conference
This is your final reminder about the Intelligent Speech Conference taking place this Saturday 27th June. I'll be taking part in two sessions and if you want to be there go to https://www.intelligentspeechconference.com/ to get tickets Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 19, 2020 • 27min
Episode 215 - The Siege of Nicaea
Alexios directs the Crusaders to Nicaea where they set up a siege. Behind the scenes though the Emperor was busy negotiating with the city's garrison. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 18, 2020 • 1min
Basil II may have been gay! Intelligent Speech tickets still available for $10
Basil II may have been gay! Just one of the 'Hidden Stories' I'll be talking about at the Intelligent Speech Conference in a week's time. Tickets are still available for $10 until the 19th June. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 15, 2020 • 4min
Buy Intelligent Speech tickets now! Prices going up!
I'm a part of two sessions at the Intelligent Speech Conference on June 27th. Please consider buying your ticket today before prices go up! https://www.intelligentspeechconference.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 12, 2020 • 36min
Episode 214 - The Prince's Crusade
The senior nobles of the First Crusade make the journey to Constantinople. There Alexios asks them to swear an oath of allegiance to him. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 5, 2020 • 19min
Episode 213 - The People's Crusade
Our narrative resumes as the so-called People's Crusade crosses the Danube and heads for Constantinople. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 29, 2020 • 2min
Intelligent Speech Conference 2020
I will be taking part in the Intelligent Speech Conference on June 27th. I will be part of a panel talking about how medieval history is depicted in popular culture. And giving a talk about the hidden voices of Byzantium. Find out more at intelligentspeechconference.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 17, 2020 • 27min
Episode 212 - Who went on Crusade and why?
How many people went on Crusade? Who were they and who was in charge of them? Why did they go? What does all this mean for Byzantium? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 13, 2020 • 18min
Episode 211 - Why people went on Crusade with Sharyn Eastaugh
Sharyn Eastaugh from the History of the Crusades podcast explores why people responded to Urban's call. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 8, 2020 • 21min
Episode 210 - What did Urban say?
We follow Urban as he crosses into France and spends over a year on tour. We talk about the steps he took to prepare for the announcement of the Crusades. Then we break down what we believe he said and why he said it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
