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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 99 - Michael of Amorium Feb 14, 2016

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Leo restores Iconoclasm and defeats the Bulgars in battle. After signing the peace treaty he raid the Caliphate and returns to domestic matters. However a palace conspiracy overthrows him in favour of his old ally Michael of Amorium.

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Episode 98 - Leo the Armenian Feb 06, 2016

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Leo the Armenian becomes Leo V and waits out Krum's slaughter in Thrace. He also makes plans to restore Iconoclasm.

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Episode 97 - Michael Rhangabe, Emperor of the Romans Jan 31, 2016

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Nicephorus' successors are his wounded son and his unsuitable son-in-law. Between them they ensure that the dynasty comes to a sad end while Krum improves his position considerably.

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Episode 96 - Shoulda Jan 24, 2016

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Why were the Bulgars so successful compared to their larger neighbour? We look at this question and the limitations of the Byzantine army on campaign as Nicephorus leads his men to their doom.

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Episode 95 - Coulda Jan 17, 2016

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Nicephorus turns his attention to the Balkans and begins settling colonists in the Peloponnese. His plans for Macedonia though are thwarted by the Bulgars. The Emperor organises a mass migration from Anatolia to Europe and reorganises the Themes and the finances of the state to make the new venture a success.

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Episode 94 - Woulda Jan 10, 2016

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The General Logothete Nicephorus becomes Emperor and embarks on a wide ranging programme of reform. In this episode we focus on relations with the Caliphate, Charlemagne and the clergy.

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Episode 93 - Recap and Precap Jan 03, 2016

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A reminder of where we've come from in the 8th century and where we are going in the 9th.

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Episode 92 - Questions III Dec 23, 2015

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I answer your questions about the Themes, the Khazars, China, daily life and blinding. I also update our Constantine acrostic.

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Episode 91 - An Interview with Author Vincent O'Reilly Dec 21, 2015

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An Interview with Paul Kastenellos (the pseudonym of author Vincent O'Reilly) about his two historical novels "Antonina - A Byzantine Slut" and "Count No Man Happy."

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Episode 90 - The Roman Army in 800AD Dec 16, 2015

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I flesh out some details and answer your questions about the Roman army in 800AD.

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