The History of Byzantium

We explore arguments for and against the idea that commerce was a huge source of revenue for Byzantium.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Romans are finally recovering from three centuries of struggle. One of the lesser-discussed reasons for this was the payments made to the elites for their loyalty.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Its time for some of your questions. We cover queries about the Bulgars, Slavs, Greece, Coins and modern Romania.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We place the Khazars, Magyars, Pechenegs and Rus on the map and explore their relationships with Constantinople.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The 9th century was a period of amazing social and political change in the Balkans. We follow the Khans as they plot a path toward recognition of their right to exist.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We explore the diplomatic and trade exchanges between Byzantium, the Caliphate and the Franks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Charlemagne's empire could not last. Frankish customs saw the realm divided and it would never be put back together.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With the Caliphate in decline the Romans take a greater interest in the Armenian lands on their eastern border. We explore the fragmented landscape and politics of Armenia and take a quick glance at Cilicia and the forts beyond.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We begin our end of the century episodes in the East. Since 838 the great Caliphal armies have not been seen in Anatolia. We explore why as the Caliphate slowly pulls itself apart across the 9th century.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Byzantine Stories episode three announcement 2 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.