The History of Byzantium

We move on to Venice and Normandy to discuss the development of two peoples who will play a key role in the future of Byzantium. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We talk about developments in the Frankish realm as they relate to Byzantium across the past century. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We talk about the big picture status of Italy during the 10th century and why it mattered to Byzantium. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Byzantine Stories episode six announcement Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We discuss Byzantine funeral practices and the burial places of Emperors. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I answer some listener questions about Basil II and Byzantine first names. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Update on schedule and Istanbul Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We cover Basil's last few years as he deals with the Fatimids, the Georgians and his own rebellious soldiers. We then wrap up his reign and bring our century to a close. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We discuss campaigning in the Balkans, the end of the Bulgarian war and the legend of the Bulgar Slayer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Basil continues his campaigns against the Fatimids and the Bulgarians. We also discuss the turning of the year 1000. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.