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.
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Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 7 days 11 hours 11 minutes
Episode 142 - Brave in Danger
John Tzimiskes faces down the Phokas rebellion and then marches for Bulgaria to take on the Rus.
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.
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.
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.
Episode 138 - Abhorring the Palace
Nicephorus stays at home to administer his realm and manages to alienate every strata of society. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Episode 137 - Cilicia
Nicephorus leads the armies in person against Tarsus and Mopsuestia, bringing Cilicia and Cyprus back into the Empire. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Episode 136 - The White Death of the Saracens
We discuss Nicephorus' life and career and what his rise meant for Romania. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Episode 135 – Triumphal Procession
We catch up on what Romanus II and Sayf were up to during the Cretan expedition. Then we move forward with Nicephorus Phokas as he sacks Aleppo. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Episode 134 - Third Time's the Charm
With Nicephorus Phokas in charge of the military the Romans win a string of victories against Sayf al-Dawlah. Constantine VII decides to attack Crete again but dies before the expedition sets off. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and ...