Podcast Episodes

Episode 72 - Leo's Reign in the 720s

We look at Leo's first decade in power. First tracing the military and political developments and then going back to look at domestic policies.

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Published on 10 years, 7 months ago

Episode 71 - Iconoclasm

We take a look at the whole period of Iconoclasm as an introduction to this era.

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Published on 10 years, 8 months ago

Episode 70 - Zombies of Byzantium

An interview with author Sean Munger about his book "Zombies of Byzantium." The novel is set during the Siege of 717-18 and sees an outbreak of the undead just as Maslama and Leo battle in Constantin…

Published on 10 years, 8 months ago

Episode 69 - Lost to the West

Maslama puts Constantinople under siege. The Romans look to the heavens for a sign that God still favours them.

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Published on 10 years, 9 months ago

Episode 68 - Leo III

We trace the origins of Leo III from his family's relocation to Thrace, his service in the Caucasus through to his interaction with the invading Arabs.

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Published on 10 years, 9 months ago

Episode 67 - The Tightening Noose

Justinian II tries to return to vigorous action but things quickly fall apart. The Arabs advance in the east and a rebellion in Cherson blows up. We meet our fourth, fifth and sixth Emperors.

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Published on 10 years, 9 months ago

Episode 66 - The Emperor Strikes Back

Justinian II heads off into exile but dreams of returning to Constantinople. He makes friends in Cherson and talks openly of rebellion. The city's authorities report this to Apsimar and Justinian fle…

Published on 10 years, 10 months ago

Episode 65 - Seven Emperors

The Arabs capture Carthage and the new Emperor Leontius is forced to send a fleet to recapture it. When that mission fails the men of the fleet wonder if one of their own might make a better Emperor.…

Published on 10 years, 10 months ago

Episode 64 - Questions II

We finish our 7th century tour by answering more of your questions. We cover nose slitting, coins, education, fashion, when did Late Antiquity end and did the Romans miss the Persians?

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Published on 10 years, 10 months ago

Episode 63 - Byzantine Theodicy with David Gyllenhaal

An interview with David Gyllenhaal, a PHD Student at Oxford University discussing his thesis on how the 7th century changed Byzantine self conception.

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Published on 10 years, 10 months ago