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Final Kickstarter Reminder
27 maart 2018 · 2 min
Final Kickstarter Reminder Lees meer
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Episode 165 - The Eagle and the Frogs
20 maart 2018 · 26 min
We explore the reasons why the Bulgarians never became Romans. Lees meer
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Episode 164 - Don't Believe Your Map
19 maart 2018 · 32 min
The maps commonly used in books and the internet give a misleading impression of the Byzantine occupation of Bulgaria. We tour the Balkans and discuss the reality on the ground. Lees meer
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Ask Me Anything
16 maart 2018 · 2 min
I am doing an AMA. That's an Ask Me Anything for a website called WhatPods. I will be answering questions on the 21st March at 4.30pm US eastern standard time. Post your questions now. Lees meer
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A replay of the House of War
10 maart 2018 · 35 min
A replay of episode 89 "The House of War" Lees meer
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Episode 163 - The Magyars, Pechenegs and Rus
6 maart 2018 · 26 min
We trace the interconnected developments of the Magyars, Pechenegs and Rus. Lees meer
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Istanbul Kickstarter Campaign
1 maart 2018 · 17 min
My Istanbul Kickstarter Campaign launches today. Please consider supporting it. Lees meer
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Episode 162 - Venetians and Normans
27 februari 2018 · 26 min
We move on to Venice and Normandy to discuss the development of two peoples who will play a key role in the future of Byzantium. Lees meer
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Episode 161 - Not Yet Holy Roman Emperors
19 februari 2018 · 30 min
We talk about developments in the Frankish realm as they relate to Byzantium across the past century. Lees meer
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Episode 160 - Why Italy Matters
6 februari 2018 · 21 min
We talk about the big picture status of Italy during the 10th century and why it mattered to Byzantium. Lees meer
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Byzantine Stories episode six announcement
24 januari 2018 · 4 min
Byzantine Stories episode six announcement Lees meer
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Episode 159 - Rest in Peace
22 december 2017 · 29 min
We discuss Byzantine funeral practices and the burial places of Emperors. Lees meer
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Episode 158 - The Legend Slayer
15 december 2017 · 28 min
I answer some listener questions about Basil II and Byzantine first names. Lees meer
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Update on schedule and Istanbul
8 december 2017 · 4 min
Update on schedule and Istanbul Lees meer
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Episode 157 - The Culmination
8 november 2017 · 34 min
We cover Basil's last few years as he deals with the Fatimids, the Georgians and his own rebellious soldiers. We then wrap up his reign and bring our century to a close. Lees meer
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Episode 156 - The Half Blind Leading the Blind
27 oktober 2017 · 40 min
We discuss campaigning in the Balkans, the end of the Bulgarian war and the legend of the Bulgar Slayer. Lees meer
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Episode 155 - The Year 1000
23 oktober 2017 · 27 min
Basil continues his campaigns against the Fatimids and the Bulgarians. We also discuss the turning of the year 1000. Lees meer
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Episode 154 - A Cat Among Mice
13 oktober 2017 · 30 min
We discuss the origins of the revived Bulgarian Empire and follow Basil as he campaigns against them and the Fatimids in the East. Lees meer
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Episode 153 - Basil II
6 oktober 2017 · 27 min
Finally Basil II stands alone as master of the Roman world. Let's get to know him. Lees meer
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Episode 152 - Bardas Phokas
29 september 2017 · 51 min
Civil war resumes as both Bardas Sclerus and Bardas Phokas rebel against Basil. An epic showdown follows which drags the Bulgarians, the Rus, Varangians, Arabs, Armenians and Georgians into the contest. Lees meer
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Episode 151 - Bardas Sclerus
20 september 2017 · 31 min
The civil war continues with Bardas Sclerus and Bardas Phokas locking horns. Although the Imperial side emerge victorious, the price is years of tension with their new Domestic. Lees meer
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Podcasting in Istanbul?
14 september 2017 · 4 min
Your feedback needed on the idea of me travelling to Istanbul to record material for the podcast. Lees meer
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Episode 150 - Basil Lekapenos
8 september 2017 · 23 min
The narrative resumes with Basil Lekapenos elevating his great-nephew Basil II to the throne. However Bardas Sclerus immediately rebels and declares himself Emperor. Lees meer
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Episode 149 - Streams of Gold, Rivers of Blood
7 september 2017 · 1 uur 1 min
The full interview with Professor Kaldellis about his book "Streams of Gold, Rivers of Blood." The book is a narrative history from the time when Nicephorus Phokas took charge of the military through till the First Crusade. In our conversation we talk about sources, Basil IIs reign, the Magnates and the struggles of the 11th century. Lees meer
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Episode 148 - Sources and Magnates
1 september 2017 · 32 min
We return to our interview with Professor Kaldellis to discuss Basil II's reign. We talk about our sources, about his decision never to marry and his relationship with the landed magnates. Lees meer
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Episode 147 - Bulgarian Solidarity
24 augustus 2017 · 19 min
We look at a series of questions about what's been happening in Bulgaria since the peace was signed in 927. Why were the Rus able to defeat the Bulgarians so quickly? What did the Roman occupation look like? And more. Lees meer
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Episode 146 - What's the Plan?
18 augustus 2017 · 26 min
Did the Romans dream of reconquering their eastern provinces? Or were their border acquisitions enough? Lees meer
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Episode 145 - The Eastern Conquests
13 augustus 2017 · 24 min
We discuss the eastern conquests and how valuable they really were. As well as the deployment and organisation of the military in the borderlands. Lees meer
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Episode 144 - Setting the Table
3 augustus 2017 · 23 min
We begin our mini end-of-the-century series by talking about our sources. Huge thanks to Professor Anthony Kaldellis for talking to me about his new book "Streams of Gold, Rivers of Blood." It's a narrative history covering the period from when Nicephorus Phokas took over the military until the First Crusade. This is only part of our interview focusing on the task of sifting sources to create a more realistic narrative. Lees meer
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Byzantine Stories Episode 5 - Roman Healthcare. Part 1 - Choosing Your Provider
17 juli 2017 · 30 min
Part 1 is an overview of the history of Greek medicine. How it developed and what kind of treatments were on offer. Lees meer
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Episode 143 - Strange Trajectories
23 juni 2017 · 28 min
John returns home triumphant but must deal with the Fatimid attacks in the east. Lees meer
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Listener Survey
19 juni 2017 · 2 min
Please help the show by filling out our listener survey Lees meer
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Episode 142 - Brave in Danger
18 juni 2017 · 31 min
John Tzimiskes faces down the Phokas rebellion and then marches for Bulgaria to take on the Rus. Lees meer
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Episode 141 - How To Get Away With Murder
9 juni 2017 · 25 min
John Tzimiskes pacifies his domestic and foreign enemies as he consolidates his rule. However the Rus leader Sviatoslav makes the decision to move his capital to the Danube forcing the Romans to respond. Lees meer
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Episode 140 - Magnificent and Insufferable
27 mei 2017 · 26 min
Nicephorus Phokas is murdered by his nephew John Tzimiskes. We discuss the plot, the aftermath and the personalities of both men. Lees meer
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Episode 139 - All In A Day's Work
21 mei 2017 · 31 min
We cover Nicephorus' foreign policy issues during his final two years in office. Armenian, Bulgarian and Italian concerns then go on hold for one last march through Syria. Lees meer
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Moving to Acast
18 mei 2017 · 2 min
Moving to Acast Lees meer
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Episode 138 - Abhorring the Palace
12 mei 2017 · 32 min
Nicephorus stays at home to administer his realm and manages to alienate every strata of society. Lees meer
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Episode 137 - Cilicia
28 april 2017 · 31 min
Nicephorus leads the armies in person against Tarsus and Mopsuestia, bringing Cilicia and Cyprus back into the Empire. Lees meer
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Episode 136 - The White Death of the Saracens
23 april 2017 · 28 min
We discuss Nicephorus' life and career and what his rise meant for Romania. Lees meer
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Episode 135 – Triumphal Procession
14 april 2017 · 35 min
We catch up on what Romanus II and Sayf were up to during the Cretan expedition. Then we move forward with Nicephorus Phokas as he sacks Aleppo. Lees meer
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Episode 134 - Third Time's the Charm
9 april 2017 · 33 min
With Nicephorus Phokas in charge of the military the Romans win a string of victories against Sayf al-Dawlah. Constantine VII decides to attack Crete again but dies before the expedition sets off. Lees meer
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Episode 133 - Sowing the Dragon’s Teeth with Eric McGeer
24 maart 2017 · 57 min
An interview with Eric McGeer about his book "Sowing the Dragon's Teeth" which charts the changes in the Roman army as it moved to an offensive deployment in the 10th century. Lees meer
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Episode 132 - Escalating Violence
18 maart 2017 · 27 min
948-954. We return to the frontier where the Phokas family inflict a series of sharp defeats on Sayf al-Dawla. Sayf starts again by restoring his border fortresses and driving off Roman attacks. When Constantine Phokas is captured alive the war begins to escalate. Lees meer
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Episode 131 - False Economy
10 maart 2017 · 29 min
Constantine VII seeks peace in the east but Sayf al-Dawla is not interested. The Emperor presses on with the attempted pacification of Crete. Lees meer
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Episode 130 - The Empire That Would Not Die with John Haldon
3 maart 2017 · 37 min
An interview with Professor John Haldon about his book "The Empire That Would Not Die: The Paradox of Eastern Roman Survival, 640-740." In particular we discuss environmental research which helps us understand important changes in Anatolia. I think you'll be fascinated by what it can show us. Lees meer
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Episode 129 is available
25 februari 2017 · 1 min
Episode 129 is available Lees meer
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Episode 128 - The Prudent Course
17 februari 2017 · 30 min
A Rus raid delays John Kourkouas from leading a raid into Syria. When he does though he captures the sacred Mandylion and brings it back to the capital. Soon afterwards though he and Romanus are ousted from power. Lees meer
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Episode 127 - Melitene
10 februari 2017 · 29 min
John Kourkouas captures Melitene, providing the Empire with its first eastern conquest in centuries. The Islamic world is alarmed at this news and the Hamdanid family begin to provide resistance. However their preoccupation with Baghdad means they may have already conceded the mountains to the Romans. Lees meer
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Episode 126 - Attract and Repel
3 februari 2017 · 29 min
927-8 was a terrible winter. The suffering of the common people led many to sell their farms to their wealthy neighbours. Romanus legislated quickly to put a stop to it. Meanwhile John Kourkouas led the army into Armenia with Melitene in his sights. Lees meer
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