The History of Byzantium

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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Eine durchschnittliche Folge dieses Podcasts dauert 28m. Bisher sind 367 Folge(n) erschienen. Dies ist ein wöchentlich erscheinender Podcast.

Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 7 days 7 hours 43 minutes

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Episode 100 - An Interview with Mike Duncan


Thanks to all of you for helping us get to episode 100. And of course our eternal gratitude to Mike Duncan and The History of Rome podcast. 


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 February 19, 2016  41m
 
 

Episode 99 - Michael of Amorium


Leo restores Iconoclasm and defeats the Bulgars in battle. After signing the peace treaty he raid the Caliphate and returns to domestic matters. However a palace conspiracy overthrows him in favour of his old ally Michael of Amorium.   ...


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 February 14, 2016  36m
 
 

Episode 98 - Leo the Armenian


Leo the Armenian becomes Leo V and waits out Krum's slaughter in Thrace. He also makes plans to restore Iconoclasm.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.


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 February 6, 2016  26m
 
 

Episode 97 - Michael Rhangabe, Emperor of the Romans


Nicephorus' successors are his wounded son and his unsuitable son-in-law. Between them they ensure that the dynasty comes to a sad end while Krum improves his position considerably.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out i...


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 January 31, 2016  34m
 
 

Episode 96 - Shoulda


Why were the Bulgars so successful compared to their larger neighbour? We look at this question and the limitations of the Byzantine army on campaign as Nicephorus leads his men to their doom.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt...


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 January 24, 2016  42m
 
 

Episode 95 - Coulda


Nicephorus turns his attention to the Balkans and begins settling colonists in the Peloponnese. His plans for Macedonia though are thwarted by the Bulgars. The Emperor organises a mass migration from Anatolia to Europe and reorganises the Themes and th...


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 January 18, 2016  34m
 
 

Episode 94 - Woulda


The General Logothete Nicephorus becomes Emperor and embarks on a wide ranging programme of reform. In this episode we focus on relations with the Caliphate, Charlemagne and the clergy.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out in...


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 January 10, 2016  30m
 
 

Episode 93 - Recap and Precap


A reminder of where we've come from in the 8th century and where we are going in the 9th.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.


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 January 3, 2016  17m
 
 

Episode 92 - Questions III


I answer your questions about the Themes, the Khazars, China, daily life and blinding. I also update our Constantine acrostic.  


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 December 23, 2015  30m
 
 

Episode 91 - An Interview with Author Vincent O'Reilly


An Interview with Paul Kastenellos (the pseudonym of author Vincent O'Reilly) about his two historical novels "Antonina - A Byzantine Slut" and "Count No Man Happy."   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-o...


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 December 21, 2015  28m