Podcast Episodes

Episode 179 - Where Were We

We return to the narrative with a short introduction and the short reign of Basil's brother Constantine VIII.

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Published on 7 years ago

Backer Rewards Episode 11 - The Jewish Communities of Byzantium

Our eleventh Kickstarter backers reward episode explores Byzantium's Jewish communities.

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Published on 7 years ago

Episode 178 - Questions VII

Listener questions on Varangians, provincial administration, diplomacy, family mottos and the ever popular top 5 best and worst Emperors.

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Published on 7 years ago

Episode 177 - Questions VI

Listener questions on houses, slavery, citizenship, vacations and common sayings amongst others.

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Published on 7 years ago

Episode 176 - Michael Psellos with Peter Adamson

An interview with Peter Adamson from the History of Philosophy Without any Gaps podcast. We talk primarily about Michael Psellos and his role in the intellectual history of Byzantium. But we also tal…

Published on 7 years, 1 month ago

Episode 175 - The Turks

The Turks are coming to the borders of Armenia and we examine why.

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Published on 7 years, 1 month ago

Backer Rewards Episode 10 - Economy and Population Questions

Our tenth Kickstarter backers reward episode answers a series of questions about the growing population and economy.

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Published on 7 years, 1 month ago

Episode 174 - The Economic Recovery

We explore the economic recovery of the Empire.

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Published on 7 years, 1 month ago

Backer Rewards Episode 9 - The Sweep of History

Our ninth Kickstarter backers reward episode discusses the sweep of history during our period and what lies under the maps.

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Published on 7 years, 2 months ago

Episode 173 - Dead Ideas Podcast interview: The Varangian Guard

I was a guest on the Dead Ideas podcast to discuss the Varangian Guard. We talk about their role in the palace and the field armies and contrast their role to Eunuchs in Byzantium. Do check out Dead …

Published on 7 years, 2 months ago