Podcast Episodes

Episode 116 - North of the Danube

We place the Khazars, Magyars, Pechenegs and Rus on the map and explore their relationships with Constantinople.

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Published on 9 years, 2 months ago

Episode 115 - The Rise of Bulgaria

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.

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Published on 9 years, 2 months ago

Episode 114 - International Relations

We explore the diplomatic and trade exchanges between Byzantium, the Caliphate and the Franks.

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Published on 9 years, 2 months ago

Episode 113 - Carolingian Decline

Charlemagne's empire could not last. Frankish customs saw the realm divided and it would never be put back together.

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Published on 9 years, 3 months ago

Episode 112 - The Frontier

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 …

Published on 9 years, 3 months ago

Episode 111 - Abbasid Decline

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 cent…

Published on 9 years, 3 months ago

Byzantine Stories Episode 3 announcement 2

Byzantine Stories episode three announcement 2

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Published on 9 years, 4 months ago

Byzantine Stories Episode 3 announcement

Byzantine Stories Episode 3 announcement

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Published on 9 years, 5 months ago

Episode 110 - The Four Wives of Leo VI

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.

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Published on 9 years, 5 months ago

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Published on 9 years, 5 months ago