Podcast Episodes

Episode 80 - The Isaurian Dynasty

Irene rules alone but the search for her successor undermines her. Then I recap the century and look at what Iconoclasm really represents.

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Published on 10 years, 4 months ago

Episode 79 - A Mother's Love

An army revolt leads to Constantine becoming sole ruler. But soon Irene is back in the palace while her son searches in vain for military glory. Eventually though her desire to rule again overwhelms …

Published on 10 years, 4 months ago

Episode 78 - A New Helena

The Empress Irene becomes Regent for her son Constantine VI and sets about securing their rule. She manages to gain the support of the bureaucracy, army and church. Then she organises another Ecumeni…

Published on 10 years, 4 months ago

Thoughts on the John Chrysostom series

Thoughts on the John Chrysostom series

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Published on 10 years, 4 months ago

Byzantine Stories Episode 1 - John Chrysostom. Part 1 - Welcome to Antioch

An introduction to life in Antioch in 350AD. Amidst the great buildings live the beleaguered poor of the Roman world. The Christians were destined to care for and convert these people but in 350AD th…

Published on 10 years, 5 months ago

An update on the Fundraising Sale and the new RSS Feed

Listen to the latest podcast to find out about the new fundraising sale and your chance to get 4 new episodes of "The History of Byzantium."

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Published on 10 years, 5 months ago

Episode 76 - The Dung Named

Constantine V faces a conspiracy against his throne and his response is violent. He continues to rebuild his capital and campaign against the Bulgars. Yet despite all his success he was remembered as…

Published on 10 years, 5 months ago

Episode 75 - The Headless Council

Constantine V gathers an Ecumenical Council to gain acceptance for his views on the place of icons. He also goes to war with the Bulgar Khanate. We close by discussing his personal life and the captu…

Published on 10 years, 6 months ago

Episode 74 - The Quest for Legitimacy

Constantine V becomes Emperor but is immediately forced into a two year civil war. Once back in power we follow his reorganisation of the army and military planning in the face of the Caliphate's own…

Published on 10 years, 6 months ago

Episode 73 - Leo's Reign in the 730s

We look at Leo's second decade in power. First tracing the military and political developments and then going back to look at the development of Iconoclasm.

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Published on 10 years, 7 months ago