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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Episode 143 - Strange Trajectories Jun 23, 2017

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John returns home triumphant but must deal with the Fatimid attacks in the east.

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Episode 142 - Brave in Danger Jun 18, 2017

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John Tzimiskes faces down the Phokas rebellion and then marches for Bulgaria to take on the Rus.

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Episode 141 - How To Get Away With Murder Jun 08, 2017

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John Tzimiskes pacifies his domestic and foreign enemies as he consolidates his rule. However the Rus leader Sviatoslav makes the decision to move his capital to the Danube forcing the Romans to respond.

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Episode 140 - Magnificent and Insufferable May 26, 2017

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Nicephorus Phokas is murdered by his nephew John Tzimiskes. We discuss the plot, the aftermath and the personalities of both men.

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Episode 139 - All In A Day's Work May 21, 2017

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We cover Nicephorus' foreign policy issues during his final two years in office. Armenian, Bulgarian and Italian concerns then go on hold for one last march through Syria.

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Moving to Acast May 18, 2017

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Moving to Acast

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Episode 138 - Abhorring the Palace May 12, 2017

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Nicephorus stays at home to administer his realm and manages to alienate every strata of society.

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Episode 137 - Cilicia Apr 28, 2017

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Nicephorus leads the armies in person against Tarsus and Mopsuestia, bringing Cilicia and Cyprus back into the Empire.

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Episode 136 - The White Death of the Saracens Apr 23, 2017

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We discuss Nicephorus' life and career and what his rise meant for Romania.

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