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 116 - North of the Danube Oct 19, 2016

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We place the Khazars, Magyars, Pechenegs and Rus on the map and explore their relationships with Constantinople.

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Episode 115 - The Rise of Bulgaria Oct 12, 2016

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The 9th century was a period of amazing social and political change in the Balkans. We follow the Khans as they plot a path toward recognition of their right to exist.

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Episode 114 - International Relations Oct 05, 2016

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We explore the diplomatic and trade exchanges between Byzantium, the Caliphate and the Franks.

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Episode 113 - Carolingian Decline Sep 28, 2016

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Charlemagne's empire could not last. Frankish customs saw the realm divided and it would never be put back together.

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Episode 112 - The Frontier Sep 21, 2016

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With the Caliphate in decline the Romans take a greater interest in the Armenian lands on their eastern border. We explore the fragmented landscape and politics of Armenia and take a quick glance at Cilicia and the forts beyond.

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Episode 111 - Abbasid Decline Sep 14, 2016

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We begin our end of the century episodes in the East. Since 838 the great Caliphal armies have not been seen in Anatolia. We explore why as the Caliphate slowly pulls itself apart across the 9th century.

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Byzantine Stories Episode 3 announcement 2 Aug 05, 2016

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Byzantine Stories episode three announcement 2

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Byzantine Stories Episode 3 announcement Jul 26, 2016

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Byzantine Stories Episode 3 announcement

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Episode 110 - The Four Wives of Leo VI Jul 12, 2016

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Leo enters the second half of his reign desperate to leave the Empire to a healthy son. Meanwhile his military are successful on land but suffer at sea.

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Episode 109 - Leo the Wise? Jul 05, 2016

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Basil's son Leo was known as "the Wise" during his lifetime. We get to know the new Emperor and explore if this reputation was justified.

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