The History of Byzantium

We explore the economic recovery of the Empire. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our ninth Kickstarter backers reward episode discusses the sweep of history during our period and what lies under the maps. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I was a guest on the Dead Ideas podcast to discuss the Varangian Guard. We talk about their role in the palace and the field armies and contrast their role to Eunuchs in Byzantium. Do check out Dead Ideas for episodes covering Titoism, Serfdom, Cuneiform, Vikings and many other fun topics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We discuss the past century of success for the Roman military and answer some listener questions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our eighth Kickstarter backers reward episode features questions about the use of Greek Fire on land. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We head to the Eastern frontier to see what Byzantium's expansion into Armenia meant for the Empire. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The 2019 History of Byzantium tour is here. Book your place now! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our seventh Kickstarter backers reward episode features questions about Georgia, the Orthodox nations around the Black Sea and Ravenna. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We head to the Eastern frontier to see what Byzantium's expansion into Armenia meant for the Empire. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our sixth Kickstarter backers reward episode features questions about the institutions which influenced Byzantine life and the legal punishments for everyday crimes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.