The History of Byzantium
thehistoryofbyzantium@gmail.com
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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Apr 7, 2019 • 20min
Backer Rewards Episode 13 – The Byzantine Legacy
Our thirteenth Kickstarter backers reward episode looks at the legacy of Byzantium and why it seems so forgotten today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 25, 2019 • 31min
Episode 189 - End of Act Two
As Constantine IX leaves the stage we see him desperately searching for ways to raise tax revenue. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 15, 2019 • 36min
Episode 188 - The Great Schism
The rapacious behaviour of the Normans in Italy brings together an alliance against them. The Byzantines and the Papacy try to get on the same page but discover that they may never be able to. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 7, 2019 • 30min
Episode 187 - Hey Big Spender
After the Pecheneg Wars the Roman treasury was empty. We look at Constantine Monomachos' response to this and other Imperial expenses which may have exacerbated the situation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 1, 2019 • 39min
Episode 186 - The Pecheneg Wars
The first large Seljuk raids on the Empire lead to a series of events which unravel Byzantium's Western defences. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 22, 2019 • 11min
The History of History Podcasting
A quick interview with me about the History of History Podcasting Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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.
