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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 125 - A Tsar is Born Jan 27, 2017

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Back in the tent with Symeon and Nicholas we learn that a title was granted that day. Symeon wanted to be hailed as Emperor. Wrangling over this title would lead to another decade of war before the two sides could come together.

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Episode 124 - A Roman Story Jan 20, 2017

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The new Emperor Alexander dies after only a year on the throne. The next six years see an interregnum as the Patriarch, Empress and leading Generals vie to become the guardian to young Constantine VII.

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Episode 123 - Dramatis Personae Jan 10, 2017

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We review the players in the impending struggle over the throne. And answer some more listener questions on the way.

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Byzantine Stories Episode Four Announcement Jan 05, 2017

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Byzantine Stories Episode Four Announcement

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Episode 122 - Questions V Dec 18, 2016

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I answer more of your questions including sports, Iconoclasm, prices, symbols, literature and more.

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Episode 121 - The Roman Army in 900AD Dec 11, 2016

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Aside from the rise of the landed magnates there have been some other important changes in the Roman military in the past century. We cover the Themes, recruitment, payment, skirmishing and all the rest.

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Episode 120 - The Magnates Nov 30, 2016

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The fruits of the recovery were unevenly distributed. The wealthy landowners of the plateau were building huge estates and developing family histories to go with them.

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Episode 119 - Follow the Money Nov 17, 2016

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We explore arguments for and against the idea that commerce was a huge source of revenue for Byzantium.

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Episode 118 - Revival Nov 09, 2016

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The Romans are finally recovering from three centuries of struggle. One of the lesser-discussed reasons for this was the payments made to the elites for their loyalty.

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Episode 117 - Questions IV Oct 28, 2016

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Its time for some of your questions. We cover queries about the Bulgars, Slavs, Greece, Coins and modern Romania.

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