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 71 - Iconoclasm Apr 19, 2015

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We take a look at the whole period of Iconoclasm as an introduction to this era.

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Episode 70 - Zombies of Byzantium Apr 12, 2015

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An interview with author Sean Munger about his book "Zombies of Byzantium." The novel is set during the Siege of 717-18 and sees an outbreak of the undead just as Maslama and Leo battle in Constantinople.

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Episode 69 - Lost to the West Mar 31, 2015

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Maslama puts Constantinople under siege. The Romans look to the heavens for a sign that God still favours them.

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Episode 68 - Leo III Mar 13, 2015

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We trace the origins of Leo III from his family's relocation to Thrace, his service in the Caucasus through to his interaction with the invading Arabs.

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Episode 67 - The Tightening Noose Mar 03, 2015

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Justinian II tries to return to vigorous action but things quickly fall apart. The Arabs advance in the east and a rebellion in Cherson blows up. We meet our fourth, fifth and sixth Emperors.

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Episode 66 - The Emperor Strikes Back Feb 24, 2015

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Justinian II heads off into exile but dreams of returning to Constantinople. He makes friends in Cherson and talks openly of rebellion. The city's authorities report this to Apsimar and Justinian flees Cherson looking for an ally who can return him to the throne.

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Episode 65 - Seven Emperors Feb 13, 2015

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The Arabs capture Carthage and the new Emperor Leontius is forced to send a fleet to recapture it. When that mission fails the men of the fleet wonder if one of their own might make a better Emperor.

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Episode 64 - Questions II Feb 10, 2015

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We finish our 7th century tour by answering more of your questions. We cover nose slitting, coins, education, fashion, when did Late Antiquity end and did the Romans miss the Persians?

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Episode 63 - Byzantine Theodicy with David Gyllenhaal Feb 03, 2015

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An interview with David Gyllenhaal, a PHD Student at Oxford University discussing his thesis on how the 7th century changed Byzantine self conception.

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Episode 62 - God's Punishment Jan 27, 2015

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What did the Romans think was responsible for their defeats? We look at the Christian thought-world of the 7th century and the reactions from Byzantium and those left behind in the Caliphate.

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