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.
Episodes
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Aug 13, 2017 • 24min
Episode 145 - The Eastern Conquests
We discuss the eastern conquests and how valuable they really were. As well as the deployment and organisation of the military in the borderlands. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 3, 2017 • 23min
Episode 144 - Setting the Table
We begin our mini end-of-the-century series by talking about our sources. Huge thanks to Professor Anthony Kaldellis for talking to me about his new book "Streams of Gold, Rivers of Blood." It's a narrative history covering the period from when Nicephorus Phokas took over the military until the First Crusade. This is only part of our interview focusing on the task of sifting sources to create a more realistic narrative. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 17, 2017 • 30min
Byzantine Stories Episode 5 - Roman Healthcare. Part 1 - Choosing Your Provider
Part 1 is an overview of the history of Greek medicine. How it developed and what kind of treatments were on offer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 23, 2017 • 28min
Episode 143 - Strange Trajectories
John returns home triumphant but must deal with the Fatimid attacks in the east. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 19, 2017 • 2min
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Jun 18, 2017 • 31min
Episode 142 - Brave in Danger
John Tzimiskes faces down the Phokas rebellion and then marches for Bulgaria to take on the Rus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 8, 2017 • 25min
Episode 141 - How To Get Away With Murder
John Tzimiskes pacifies his domestic and foreign enemies as he consolidates his rule. However the Rus leader Sviatoslav makes the decision to move his capital to the Danube forcing the Romans to respond. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 26, 2017 • 26min
Episode 140 - Magnificent and Insufferable
Nicephorus Phokas is murdered by his nephew John Tzimiskes. We discuss the plot, the aftermath and the personalities of both men. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 21, 2017 • 31min
Episode 139 - All In A Day's Work
We cover Nicephorus' foreign policy issues during his final two years in office. Armenian, Bulgarian and Italian concerns then go on hold for one last march through Syria. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 18, 2017 • 2min
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