Podcast Episodes

Episode 90 - The Roman Army in 800AD

I flesh out some details and answer your questions about the Roman army in 800AD.

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Published on 10 years ago

Episode 89 - The House of War

I present a fantasy narrative of a soldier's life during a raid in Cappadocia. The details are all taken from Byzantine sources.

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Published on 10 years ago

Episode 88 - More Thoughts on the Byzantine Republic by Anthony Kaldellis

More Thoughts on "The Byzantine Republic" and my interview with Anthony Kaldellis.

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Published on 10 years, 1 month ago

Episode 87 - The Byzantine Republic with Anthony Kaldellis

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 abou…

Published on 10 years, 1 month ago

Episode 86 - The People

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.

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Published on 10 years, 2 months ago

Episode 85 - Imperial Territory

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.

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Published on 10 years, 2 months ago

Episode 84 - The Leftovers

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 …

Published on 10 years, 2 months ago

Episode 83 - The Decline and Fall of the Arab Empire

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.

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Published on 10 years, 3 months ago

Episode 82 - Charlemagne and Leo (part 2)

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 8t…

Published on 10 years, 3 months ago

Episode 81 - Charlemagne and Leo (part 1)

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 t…

Published on 10 years, 3 months ago