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The History of Byzantium

A podcast telling the story of the Roman (Byzantine) Empire from 476 AD to 1453. www.thehistoryofbyzantium.com

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Latest Episodes:

Episode 187 - Hey Big Spender Mar 07, 2019

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After the Pecheneg Wars the Roman treasury was empty. We look at Constantine Monomachos' response to this and other Imperial expenses which may have exacerbated the situation.

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Episode 186 - The Pecheneg Wars Mar 01, 2019

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The first large Seljuk raids on the Empire lead to a series of events which unravel Byzantium's Western defences.

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The History of History Podcasting Feb 22, 2019

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A quick interview with me about the History of History Podcasting

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Episode 185 - Winning the Election Feb 15, 2019

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Constantine Monomachos faces yet more challenges in the early years of his reign. We cover the annexation of Ani, the Pechenegs crossing the Danube and the revolt of Leo Tornikios.

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Episode 184 - Act Two Begins Feb 07, 2019

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Zoe chooses Constantine Monomachos to be her new husband and Emperor. We discuss his character and relationship with our historian Michael Psellos. Then move on to two major challenges which greeted his arrival on the throne.

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Backer Rewards Episode 12 - Harald Hardrada with Noah Tetzner Feb 02, 2019

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Our twelfth Kickstarter backers reward episode looks at the life of Harald Hardrada in conversation with Noah Tetzner from the History of Vikings Podcast.

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Episode 183 is live Jan 25, 2019

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If you'd like to hear about the dramatic fall of Michael V then episode 183 is now available to buy

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Episode 182 - The Double Agent Jan 18, 2019

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We cover the Bulgarian uprising of 1040 and the events elsewhere in the Balkans which led up to it.

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Episode 181 - A Bunch of Nobodies Jan 11, 2019

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Michael IV marries Zoe and becomes Emperor. Despite ill health he rules well with his brother John the Orphanotrophos. Their invasion of Sicily goes well initially but soon falls apart.

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Episode 180 - Stumbling Forward Dec 28, 2018

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Romanos III is faced with the same problems which troubled his predecessor. He decides that a campaign against Aleppo will solve some of his problems. Meanwhile Zoe is left alone and frustrated in the Palace.

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