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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 108 - Known Unknowns Jun 18, 2016

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We follow Basil's time in office as tries to wash away the sin of murder and secure legitimacy for his new dynasty. He also tests the limits of Byzantium's growing power in East and West.

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Episode 107 - Keeping up with the Macedonians Jun 10, 2016

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We chart the rise of Basil the Macedonian and his murder of both Bardas and Michael. We also look at how Basil's descendants would re-brand Michael as "the Drunkard" before saying goodbye to the Amorion Dynasty.

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Byzantine Stories Episode 2 Announcement Jun 02, 2016

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Listen here for an announcement about the second episode in the Byzantine Stories series and an increase in the subscription price.

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Episode 106 - Mother and Uncle May 30, 2016

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Theodora and Theoctistus rule for young Michael until he comes of age. Then Uncle Bardas takes over the government. Meanwhile the Romans begin to gain the upper hand in Anatolia while a schism with the Papacy looms.

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Episode 105 - The Triumph of Orthodoxy May 20, 2016

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Theophilus reorganises the army and leaves the throne to his wife and two year-old son. Theodora decides to restore the Icons and we discuss the end to the Iconoclast era of Byzantine history.

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Episode 104 - God-Fearing Apr 27, 2016

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We focus on Theophilus' record on the eastern front. The last gasp of true Caliphal power sees the Emperor harshly punished for his support of the Khurramite rebellion.

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Episode 103 - God-Loving Apr 14, 2016

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Young Theophilus becomes Emperor at a rare moment ofinternal peace. We look at his domestic policies across his 13 yearreign and touch on his non-Anatolian foreign policy.

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Episode 102 - The Islands Mar 26, 2016

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Michael II tries to secure his regime now that the civil war is over. However attacks on Sicily and Crete prevent him from returning to "normality."

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Episode 101 - Thomas the Slav Mar 13, 2016

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Leo's murder is greeted with disgust in Anatolia where men rally behind Thomas the Slav. But back at the capital men get behind Michael of Amorium as a suitable replacement. This split leads to a three year civil war and a stalemate which suggests that God favours neither man.

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Episode 100 - An Interview with Mike Duncan Feb 19, 2016

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Thanks to all of you for helping us get to episode 100. And of course our eternal gratitude to Mike Duncan and The History of Rome podcast.

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