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 83 - The Decline and Fall of the Arab Empire
We return to 700AD to chart events in the Caliphate throughout the century. We follow the disintegration of Umayyad rule and the establishment of Abbasid Baghdad. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Episode 82 - Charlemagne and Leo (part 2)
How did Charlemagne and Leo each spin the coronation of 800AD? And how did the Byzantines react to the growth of Frankish power? After examining these questions we look at your questions about the 8th century West. See acast.com/privacy ...
Episode 81 - Charlemagne and Leo (part 1)
We look at developments in the West during the 8th century. We follow the rise of the Carolingians and the amazing career of Charlemagne. We also see the various dilemma faced by the Papacy and how the collapse of Byzantine influence created a new powe...
Episode 80 - The Isaurian Dynasty
Irene rules alone but the search for her successor undermines her. Then I recap the century and look at what Iconoclasm really represents. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Episode 79 - A Mother's Love
An army revolt leads to Constantine becoming sole ruler. But soon Irene is back in the palace while her son searches in vain for military glory. Eventually though her desire to rule again overwhelms her love for her son. See acast.com/pr...
Episode 78 - A New Helena
The Empress Irene becomes Regent for her son Constantine VI and sets about securing their rule. She manages to gain the support of the bureaucracy, army and church. Then she organises another Ecumenical Council to restore the Icons. See ...
Thoughts on the John Chrysostom series
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Byzantine Stories Episode 1 - John Chrysostom. Part 1 - Welcome to Antioch
An introduction to life in Antioch in 350AD. Amidst the great buildings live the beleaguered poor of the Roman world. The Christians were destined to care for and convert these people but in 350AD the threat of losing souls to Judaism or Paganism was r...
An update on the Fundraising Sale and the new RSS Feed
Listen to the latest podcast to find out about the new fundraising sale and your chance to get 4 new episodes of "The History of Byzantium."
Episode 76 - The Dung Named
Constantine V faces a conspiracy against his throne and his response is violent. He continues to rebuild his capital and campaign against the Bulgars. Yet despite all his success he was remembered as the Dung named. See acast.com/privacy...