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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 24 - The Western Emperor Apr 12, 2013

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Belisarius is content to leave John to die in Ariminum but the Chamberlain Narses arrives and begs to differ. Conflicts over how to complete the conquest of Italy lead to disaster at Milan and a long delay in finally reaching Ravenna.

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Episode 23 - The Siege of Rome Mar 29, 2013

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When Athalaric, Prince of the Goths dies in 534 his mother has to choose whether to flee East or try to cling to power. Amalasuntha makes the wrong choice and calls in her cousin Theodahad. When he has her killed he hands Justinian the chance to invade.

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Episode 22 - Justinian's Legacy Mar 16, 2013

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We examine the Corpus Juris Civilis and the Hagia Sophia. The two achievements of Justinian's reign which outlasted both him and the Byzantine Empire.

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Episode 21 - The Vandal War Mar 01, 2013

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With the Nika Revolt quelled, Justinian orders Belisarius to retake the province of Africa. In the Summer of 533 an armada sets sail and lands east of Carthage. Belisarius leads his army cautiously up the coast as King Gelimer rallies his army.

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Episode 20 - The Nika Revolt Feb 15, 2013

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In January 532 a seemingly typical riot at the races escalates into a full blown rebellion against Justinian. Trapped up in the Palace while Constantinople burns, the Emperor must decide whether to flee or to fight.

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Episode 19 - 527-532, Part 3: The Kindling Feb 04, 2013

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In part three we return to Constantinople and see Justinian begin to reform his Empire. We take a look at his building projects, his new legal code and the laws he enacted. Particularly those aimed at pagans and heretics.

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Episode 18 - 527-532, Part 2: The Eternal Peace, the Danube Frontier and Diplomacy Jan 19, 2013

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The first five years of Justinian's reign (527-532) are so incident-filled that it will take us a few episodes to get through them.

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Episode 17 - 527-532, Part 1: The Battle of Dara Jan 05, 2013

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The first five years of Justinian's reign (527-532) are so incident-filled that it will take us a few episodes to get through them. In part one we stay on the Eastern front for the Battle of Dara.

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Episode 16 - Theodora Dec 15, 2012

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We continue the narrative on the Eastern frontier as Lazica and Iberia try to form an alliance with Byzantium and leave the Persian orbit. King Kavad responds by trying to get Justin to adopt his favourite son.

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Episode 15 - Justinian Dec 03, 2012

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We get a thorough introduction to Justinian, Justin's nephew and presumed heir. We look as Justinian's education and the kind of worldview he was developing. We follow his rise up the ranks from Palace guard to potential Caesar.

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