The History of Byzantium

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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:

Byzantine Stories episode six announcement Jan 24, 2018

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Byzantine Stories episode six announcement

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Episode 159 - Rest in Peace Dec 22, 2017

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We discuss Byzantine funeral practices and the burial places of Emperors.

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Episode 158 - The Legend Slayer Dec 15, 2017

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I answer some listener questions about Basil II and Byzantine first names.

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Update on schedule and Istanbul Dec 08, 2017

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Update on schedule and Istanbul

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Episode 157 - The Culmination Nov 08, 2017

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We cover Basil's last few years as he deals with the Fatimids, the Georgians and his own rebellious soldiers. We then wrap up his reign and bring our century to a close.

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Episode 156 - The Half Blind Leading the Blind Oct 27, 2017

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We discuss campaigning in the Balkans, the end of the Bulgarian war and the legend of the Bulgar Slayer.

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Episode 155 - The Year 1000 Oct 23, 2017

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Basil continues his campaigns against the Fatimids and the Bulgarians. We also discuss the turning of the year 1000.

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Episode 154 - A Cat Among Mice Oct 13, 2017

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We discuss the origins of the revived Bulgarian Empire and follow Basil as he campaigns against them and the Fatimids in the East.

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Episode 153 - Basil II Oct 06, 2017

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Finally Basil II stands alone as master of the Roman world. Let's get to know him.

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Episode 152 - Bardas Phokas Sep 29, 2017

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Civil war resumes as both Bardas Sclerus and Bardas Phokas rebel against Basil. An epic showdown follows which drags the Bulgarians, the Rus, Varangians, Arabs, Armenians and Georgians into the contest.

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