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Episode 125 - A Tsar is Born
27 januari 2017 · 33 min
Back in the tent with Symeon and Nicholas we learn that a title was granted that day. Symeon wanted to be hailed as Emperor. Wrangling over this title would lead to another decade of war before the two sides could come together. Lees meer
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Episode 124 - A Roman Story
20 januari 2017 · 33 min
The new Emperor Alexander dies after only a year on the throne. The next six years see an interregnum as the Patriarch, Empress and leading Generals vie to become the guardian to young Constantine VII. Lees meer
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Episode 123 - Dramatis Personae
10 januari 2017 · 29 min
We review the players in the impending struggle over the throne. And answer some more listener questions on the way. Lees meer
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Byzantine Stories Episode Four Announcement
5 januari 2017 · 2 min
Byzantine Stories Episode Four Announcement Lees meer
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Episode 122 - Questions V
18 december 2016 · 34 min
I answer more of your questions including sports, Iconoclasm, prices, symbols, literature and more. Lees meer
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Episode 121 - The Roman Army in 900AD
11 december 2016 · 32 min
Aside from the rise of the landed magnates there have been some other important changes in the Roman military in the past century. We cover the Themes, recruitment, payment, skirmishing and all the rest. Lees meer
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Episode 120 - The Magnates
30 november 2016 · 27 min
The fruits of the recovery were unevenly distributed. The wealthy landowners of the plateau were building huge estates and developing family histories to go with them. Lees meer
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Episode 119 - Follow the Money
17 november 2016 · 31 min
We explore arguments for and against the idea that commerce was a huge source of revenue for Byzantium. Lees meer
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Episode 118 - Revival
9 november 2016 · 26 min
The Romans are finally recovering from three centuries of struggle. One of the lesser-discussed reasons for this was the payments made to the elites for their loyalty. Lees meer
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Episode 117 - Questions IV
28 oktober 2016 · 33 min
Its time for some of your questions. We cover queries about the Bulgars, Slavs, Greece, Coins and modern Romania. Lees meer
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Episode 116 - North of the Danube
19 oktober 2016 · 23 min
We place the Khazars, Magyars, Pechenegs and Rus on the map and explore their relationships with Constantinople. Lees meer
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Episode 115 - The Rise of Bulgaria
12 oktober 2016 · 34 min
The 9th century was a period of amazing social and political change in the Balkans. We follow the Khans as they plot a path toward recognition of their right to exist. Lees meer
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Episode 114 - International Relations
6 oktober 2016 · 37 min
We explore the diplomatic and trade exchanges between Byzantium, the Caliphate and the Franks. Lees meer
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Episode 113 - Carolingian Decline
28 september 2016 · 24 min
Charlemagne's empire could not last. Frankish customs saw the realm divided and it would never be put back together. Lees meer
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Episode 112 - The Frontier
21 september 2016 · 33 min
With the Caliphate in decline the Romans take a greater interest in the Armenian lands on their eastern border. We explore the fragmented landscape and politics of Armenia and take a quick glance at Cilicia and the forts beyond. Lees meer
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Episode 111 - Abbasid Decline
14 september 2016 · 29 min
We begin our end of the century episodes in the East. Since 838 the great Caliphal armies have not been seen in Anatolia. We explore why as the Caliphate slowly pulls itself apart across the 9th century. Lees meer
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Byzantine Stories Episode 3 announcement 2
5 augustus 2016 · 1 min
Byzantine Stories episode three announcement 2 Lees meer
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Byzantine Stories Episode 3 announcement
26 juli 2016 · 3 min
Byzantine Stories Episode 3 announcement Lees meer
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Episode 110 - The Four Wives of Leo VI
13 juli 2016 · 29 min
Leo enters the second half of his reign desperate to leave the Empire to a healthy son. Meanwhile his military are successful on land but suffer at sea. Lees meer
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Episode 109 - Leo the Wise?
5 juli 2016 · 28 min
Basil's son Leo was known as "the Wise" during his lifetime. We get to know the new Emperor and explore if this reputation was justified. Lees meer
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Episode 108 - Known Unknowns
18 juni 2016 · 36 min
We follow Basil's time in office as tries to wash away the sin of murder and secure legitimacy for his new dynasty. He also tests the limits of Byzantium's growing power in East and West. Lees meer
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Episode 107 - Keeping up with the Macedonians
10 juni 2016 · 27 min
We chart the rise of Basil the Macedonian and his murder of both Bardas and Michael. We also look at how Basil's descendants would re-brand Michael as "the Drunkard" before saying goodbye to the Amorion Dynasty. Lees meer
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Byzantine Stories Episode 2 Announcement
2 juni 2016 · 4 min
Listen here for an announcement about the second episode in the Byzantine Stories series and an increase in the subscription price. Lees meer
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Episode 106 - Mother and Uncle
30 mei 2016 · 33 min
Theodora and Theoctistus rule for young Michael until he comes of age. Then Uncle Bardas takes over the government. Meanwhile the Romans begin to gain the upper hand in Anatolia while a schism with the Papacy looms. Lees meer
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Episode 105 - The Triumph of Orthodoxy
20 mei 2016 · 34 min
Theophilus reorganises the army and leaves the throne to his wife and two year-old son. Theodora decides to restore the Icons and we discuss the end to the Iconoclast era of Byzantine history. Lees meer
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Episode 104 - God-Fearing
27 april 2016 · 38 min
We focus on Theophilus' record on the eastern front. The last gasp of true Caliphal power sees the Emperor harshly punished for his support of the Khurramite rebellion. Lees meer
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Episode 103 - God-Loving
14 april 2016 · 34 min
Young Theophilus becomes Emperor at a rare moment ofinternal peace. We look at his domestic policies across his 13 yearreign and touch on his non-Anatolian foreign policy. Lees meer
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Episode 102 - The Islands
26 maart 2016 · 24 min
Michael II tries to secure his regime now that the civil war is over. However attacks on Sicily and Crete prevent him from returning to "normality." Lees meer
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Episode 101 - Thomas the Slav
13 maart 2016 · 1 uur 14 min
Leo's murder is greeted with disgust in Anatolia where men rally behind Thomas the Slav. But back at the capital men get behind Michael of Amorium as a suitable replacement. This split leads to a three year civil war and a stalemate which suggests that God favours neither man. Lees meer
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Episode 100 - An Interview with Mike Duncan
19 februari 2016 · 42 min
Thanks to all of you for helping us get to episode 100. And of course our eternal gratitude to Mike Duncan and The History of Rome podcast. Lees meer
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Episode 99 - Michael of Amorium
14 februari 2016 · 36 min
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. Lees meer
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Episode 98 - Leo the Armenian
6 februari 2016 · 26 min
Leo the Armenian becomes Leo V and waits out Krum's slaughter in Thrace. He also makes plans to restore Iconoclasm. Lees meer
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Episode 97 - Michael Rhangabe, Emperor of the Romans
31 januari 2016 · 34 min
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. Lees meer
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Episode 96 - Shoulda
24 januari 2016 · 42 min
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. Lees meer
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Episode 95 - Coulda
18 januari 2016 · 34 min
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. Lees meer
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Episode 94 - Woulda
10 januari 2016 · 30 min
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. Lees meer
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Episode 93 - Recap and Precap
3 januari 2016 · 17 min
A reminder of where we've come from in the 8th century and where we are going in the 9th. Lees meer
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Episode 92 - Questions III
23 december 2015 · 30 min
I answer your questions about the Themes, the Khazars, China, daily life and blinding. I also update our Constantine acrostic. Lees meer
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Episode 91 - An Interview with Author Vincent O'Reilly
21 december 2015 · 28 min
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." Lees meer
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Episode 90 - The Roman Army in 800AD
16 december 2015 · 36 min
I flesh out some details and answer your questions about the Roman army in 800AD. Lees meer
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Episode 89 - The House of War
4 december 2015 · 34 min
I present a fantasy narrative of a soldier's life during a raid in Cappadocia. The details are all taken from Byzantine sources. Lees meer
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Episode 88 - More Thoughts on the Byzantine Republic by Anthony Kaldellis
22 november 2015 · 15 min
More Thoughts on "The Byzantine Republic" and my interview with Anthony Kaldellis. Lees meer
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Episode 87 - The Byzantine Republic with Anthony Kaldellis
12 november 2015 · 1 uur 17 min
An interview with Professor Anthony Kaldellis about his book "The Byzantine Republic." It's a fascinating discussion about Byzantine political culture. He explores what the Romans really thought about their government and what all those rebellions really say about them. You will want to hear this! Lees meer
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Episode 86 - The People
31 oktober 2015 · 39 min
We explore the lives of the people of Byzantium. From the Emperor through the court down to the farmers, merchants and minorities who made up the population. Lees meer
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Episode 85 - Imperial Territory
17 oktober 2015 · 36 min
We explore the remaining provinces of the Roman Empire from Sicily to Cilicia. Ok Cilicia is no longer a part of the Empire but its on the border and I liked the alliteration. Lees meer
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Episode 84 - The Leftovers
3 oktober 2015 · 34 min
We explore the lives of the former Romans of Syria, Palestine and Egypt. We discuss the survival of language and Christianity and answer other listener questions. We also look at what the Romans and Arabs really thought of one another. Lees meer
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Episode 83 - The Decline and Fall of the Arab Empire
25 september 2015 · 36 min
We return to 700AD to chart events in the Caliphate throughout the century. We follow the disintegration of Umayyad rule and the establishment of Abbasid Baghdad. Lees meer
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Episode 82 - Charlemagne and Leo (part 2)
11 september 2015 · 24 min
How did Charlemagne and Leo each spin the coronation of 800AD? And how did the Byzantines react to the growth of Frankish power? After examining these questions we look at your questions about the 8th century West. Lees meer
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Episode 81 - Charlemagne and Leo (part 1)
4 september 2015 · 39 min
We look at developments in the West during the 8th century. We follow the rise of the Carolingians and the amazing career of Charlemagne. We also see the various dilemma faced by the Papacy and how the collapse of Byzantine influence created a new power dynamic. Lees meer
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Episode 80 - The Isaurian Dynasty
22 augustus 2015 · 36 min
Irene rules alone but the search for her successor undermines her. Then I recap the century and look at what Iconoclasm really represents. Lees meer
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