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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 79 - A Mother's Love Aug 14, 2015

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An army revolt leads to Constantine becoming sole ruler. But soon Irene is back in the palace while her son searches in vain for military glory. Eventually though her desire to rule again overwhelms her love for her son.

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Episode 78 - A New Helena Aug 05, 2015

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The Empress Irene becomes Regent for her son Constantine VI and sets about securing their rule. She manages to gain the support of the bureaucracy, army and church. Then she organises another Ecumenical Council to restore the Icons.

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Thoughts on the John Chrysostom series Aug 03, 2015

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Thoughts on the John Chrysostom series

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Byzantine Stories Episode 1 - John Chrysostom. Part 1 - Welcome to Antioch Jul 26, 2015

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An introduction to life in Antioch in 350AD. Amidst the great buildings live the beleaguered poor of the Roman world. The Christians were destined to care for and convert these people but in 350AD the threat of losing souls to Judaism or Paganism was real.

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An update on the Fundraising Sale and the new RSS Feed Jul 24, 2015

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Listen to the latest podcast to find out about the new fundraising sale and your chance to get 4 new episodes of "The History of Byzantium."

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Episode 76 - The Dung Named Jul 09, 2015

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Constantine V faces a conspiracy against his throne and his response is violent. He continues to rebuild his capital and campaign against the Bulgars. Yet despite all his success he was remembered as the Dung named.

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Episode 75 - The Headless Council Jun 24, 2015

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Constantine V gathers an Ecumenical Council to gain acceptance for his views on the place of icons. He also goes to war with the Bulgar Khanate. We close by discussing his personal life and the capture of Ravenna by the Lombards.

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Episode 74 - The Quest for Legitimacy Jun 02, 2015

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Constantine V becomes Emperor but is immediately forced into a two year civil war. Once back in power we follow his reorganisation of the army and military planning in the face of the Caliphate's own internal struggles.

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Episode 73 - Leo's Reign in the 730s May 15, 2015

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We look at Leo's second decade in power. First tracing the military and political developments and then going back to look at the development of Iconoclasm.

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Episode 72 - Leo's Reign in the 720s May 01, 2015

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We look at Leo's first decade in power. First tracing the military and political developments and then going back to look at domestic policies.

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