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The History of Byzantium

thehistoryofbyzantium@gmail.com

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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Episode 315 - Questions XV

The History of Byzantium ·

2024/12/09

We look at listener questions about Andronikos II. Why was he so useless? Why did no one overthrow him? How poor was the Empire? And many more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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3:07

Ask me anything and Tour Dates

The History of Byzantium ·

2024/11/30

I have another 3 things to tell you. Tomorrow, as in Sunday 1st December, I will be hosting 3 Zoom Calls for Patrons, where you can ask me anything. This is a reminder for those of you already on Patreon. And if you’re not but want to get on the call then you could just sign up for $1 and join in the conversation. The calls are at 2pm, 5pm and 8pm in Coordinated Universal Time. Which is essentially the same as Greenwich Mean Time but apparently we don’t want to show off too much about that. Anyway,

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1:03:32

Episode 314 - The Divine Liturgy with Father John...

The History of Byzantium ·

2024/11/24

It's time we talked about Orthodoxy in more detail. I ask Father John Strickland to explain the Divine Liturgy, and it's Byzantine origins, to me.John is the pastor of an Orthodox Church in Poulsbo in Washington State. He has also written a four-volume series about the history of Christian civilization called Paradise and Utopia. And he’s recorded a podcast of the same name as an accompaniment to the books. He also wrote the Making of Holy Russia: The Orthodox Church and Russian Nationalism before

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47:26

Episode 313 - A Roman Comic Book with Marco Cappelli

The History of Byzantium ·

2024/11/15

Marco Cappelli, the man behind the Storia D'Italia podcast, has created a Roman history comic book. Ammianus - the Twilight of an Era tells the story of the incredible change that took place across Italy during the 6th century.The comic is so good it made me cry. I interview Marco about why he decided to make this and where the inspiration came from.Get your own copy in Italian, English or Latin! And in physical or digital form here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:02:53

Episode 312 - The Mediterranean in the Crusading era...

The History of Byzantium ·

2024/11/06

Professor Nicholas Morton returns to tell us about developments on the sea during the Crusading era. We discuss why Venice, Genoa, Pisa and Amalfi were able to dominate the waves. And talk about the ships they used and how they fought.Dr Morton is Associate Professor in Middle Eastern and Global history at Nottingham Trent University in the UK. His new bookThe Mongol Storm: Making and Breaking Empires in the Medieval Near Eastis available now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more

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5:44

3 things you might like

The History of Byzantium ·

2024/09/27

Hello everyone,Here are 3 podcast-related things you may be interested in.Roman Graphic NovelFriend of the show Marco Capelli has made a comic book set in 6thcentury Italy. It follows two figures that we know about from an Ostrogothic jewellery collection that was discovered in 1938. A Roman Patrician Stephanus who marries a Gothic noblewoman Valatrud. They are subjects of King Theodoric who is trying to create a functioning Gothic-Roman kingdom in Italy. But their union comes shortly before Italy

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27:25

Episode 311 - The Next Generation

The History of Byzantium ·

2024/09/17

When Andronikos' son dies he ponders whether to disinherit his Grandson Andronikos III. This prompts two bouts of civil war as the younger generation try to force change on their elders.Period: 1310-1328 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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25:03

Episode 310 - The Catalan Company

The History of Byzantium ·

2024/09/11

Andronikos roles the dice and hires the Catalan Grand Company to fight the Turks. Those who advised the Emperor not to hire them could never have imagined just how badly things would go. Meanwhile Latin forces continue to take Aegean islands for themselves.Period: 1281-1303 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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22:56

Episode 309 - Cautious and Weak

The History of Byzantium ·

2024/09/04

We look at Andronikos II Palailogos' domestic arrangements and European wars. After disbanding his fleet to save money the Emperor was repeatedly humiliated by the Venetians. We also look at the Emperor's personality to understand why he was not best suited to the difficult times he lived in.Period: 1281-1303 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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28:18

Episode 308 - The Fall of Anatolia

The History of Byzantium ·

2024/08/28

The arrival of the Mongols in Anatolia would eventually lead to the expulsion of the Romans. Mongol dominance of the plateau sent waves of tribes into Byzantine territory. It was a crisis which the Emperor Andronikos was not equal to.Period: 1281-1303 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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20:54

Episode 307 - Healing the Divisions

The History of Byzantium ·

2024/08/21

The Union of Lyons had unleashed bitter division within Byzantium. We follow Michael and his son Andronikos as they try to make peace with the various factions that had opposed them.Period: 1281-1310 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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36:53

Episode 306 - Church Union

The History of Byzantium ·

2024/08/14

The Pope responds with despair to the news of Constantinople's fall. He calls for a Crusade to restore the Latin position. The man who answers is the brother of the King of France, Charles of Anjou. Michael Palaiologos is willing to do whatever it takes to stop them. This means he must agree to church union.Period: 1261-82 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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22:26

Episode 305 - The Return from Exile

The History of Byzantium ·

2024/08/07

Michael VIII Palaiologos enters the city of Constantine for the first time. He has a lot of work to do to rebuild the city and restore its prestige. He must also navigate a complex diplomatic position which sees his forces in action on five fronts simultaneously.Period: 1261-5 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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35:49

Episode 304 - Questions XIV

The History of Byzantium ·

2024/07/21

We look at listener questions about this period of narrative. Were the Varangian Guard still employed at Nicaea? Had Greek Fire been lost? How many Emperors are actually Saints? Why did Nicaea win? Should they have moved back to Constantinople? Were the Romans Greeks now?Period: 1204-61 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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22:27

Episode 303 - Pinch Me

The History of Byzantium ·

2024/07/17

We talk about the challenges which Michael Palaiologos and the Nicaens faced as they prepared to move back to Constantinople.Period: 1204-61 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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27:29

Episode 302 - Colonial Occupation

The History of Byzantium ·

2024/07/10

We talk about the Latin occupied parts of Byzantium. What was life like for the conquered and the conquerors? Was the occupation a colonial enterprise?Period: 1204-61 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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54:16

Episode 301 - The Fifth Crusade with Nicholas Morton

The History of Byzantium ·

2024/07/03

Professor Nicholas Morton returns to tell us the story of the Fifth Crusade. To learn more check out his book The Mongol Storm: Making and Breaking Empires in the Medieval Near East. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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22:38

Episode 300 - The 10 Greatest Byzantine Emperors

The History of Byzantium ·

2024/06/26

For our 300th episode I decided to do something different. I chose my 10 greatest Byzantine Emperors. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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48:32

Episode 299 - Baldwin II with John Giebfried

The History of Byzantium ·

2024/06/19

With Constantinople back in Roman hands we explore the one vantage point we've ignored: the last Latin Emperor Baldwin II. Dr John Giebfried returns to give us Baldwin's biography.Period: 1215-61 John completed his PhD in Medieval History at St Louis University in 2015 and has subsequently worked at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Georgia Southern University, East Georgia State College, and since 2022 has been a faculty member at the University of Vienna, where he teaches History and Digital

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29:02

Episode 298 - The Providence of God

The History of Byzantium ·

2024/06/12

Theodore Laskaris II beds down his father's conquests in Europe. But his early death sees his family sidelined by Michael Palaiologos. The new Emperor needs some victories to legitimise his seizure of power and the fates reward him beyond all expectations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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