The History of Byzantium

Constantine V becomes Emperor but is immediately forced into a two year civil war. Once back in power we follow his reorganisation of the army and military planning in the face of the Caliphate's own internal struggles. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We look at Leo's second decade in power. First tracing the military and political developments and then going back to look at the development of Iconoclasm. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We look at Leo's first decade in power. First tracing the military and political developments and then going back to look at domestic policies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We take a look at the whole period of Iconoclasm as an introduction to this era. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

An interview with author Sean Munger about his book "Zombies of Byzantium." The novel is set during the Siege of 717-18 and sees an outbreak of the undead just as Maslama and Leo battle in Constantinople. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Maslama puts Constantinople under siege. The Romans look to the heavens for a sign that God still favours them. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We trace the origins of Leo III from his family's relocation to Thrace, his service in the Caucasus through to his interaction with the invading Arabs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Justinian II tries to return to vigorous action but things quickly fall apart. The Arabs advance in the east and a rebellion in Cherson blows up. We meet our fourth, fifth and sixth Emperors. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Justinian II heads off into exile but dreams of returning to Constantinople. He makes friends in Cherson and talks openly of rebellion. The city's authorities report this to Apsimar and Justinian flees Cherson looking for an ally who can return him to the throne. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Arabs capture Carthage and the new Emperor Leontius is forced to send a fleet to recapture it. When that mission fails the men of the fleet wonder if one of their own might make a better Emperor. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.