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 8 hours 55 minutes
Episode 119 - Follow the Money
We explore arguments for and against the idea that commerce was a huge source of revenue for Byzantium. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Episode 118 - Revival
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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Episode 117 - Questions IV
Its time for some of your questions. We cover queries about the Bulgars, Slavs, Greece, Coins and modern Romania. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Episode 116 - North of the Danube
We place the Khazars, Magyars, Pechenegs and Rus on the map and explore their relationships with Constantinople. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Episode 115 - The Rise of Bulgaria
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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Episode 114 - International Relations
We explore the diplomatic and trade exchanges between Byzantium, the Caliphate and the Franks.
Episode 113 - Carolingian Decline
Charlemagne's empire could not last. Frankish customs saw the realm divided and it would never be put back together. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Episode 112 - The Frontier
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. See ac...
Episode 111 - Abbasid Decline
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. See acast.com/privacy for priva...
Byzantine Stories Episode 3 announcement 2
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