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 10 hours 27 minutes
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...
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...
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...
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.
Episode 92 - Questions III
I answer your questions about the Themes, the Khazars, China, daily life and blinding. I also update our Constantine acrostic.
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...
Episode 90 - The Roman Army in 800AD
I flesh out some details and answer your questions about the Roman army in 800AD.
Episode 89 - The House of War
I present a fantasy narrative of a soldier's life during a raid in Cappadocia. The details are all taken from Byzantine sources.
Episode 88 - More Thoughts on the Byzantine Republic by Anthony Kaldellis
More Thoughts on "The Byzantine Republic" and my interview with Anthony Kaldellis. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Episode 87 - The Byzantine Republic with Anthony Kaldellis
An interview with Professor Anthony Kaldellis about his book "The Byzantine Republic." It's a fascinating discussion about Byzantine political culture. He explores what the Romans really thought about their government and what all those ...