15.1 The Battle of Manzikert 1071
In 1071 the Byzantine Empire, weakened by the mismanagement of a series of weak emperors, suffered a catastrophic defeat at the hands of the Seljuk Turks, newly arrived in the region.www.historyeurope.net Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
29 Mar 201531min
14.2 The Battle of Hastings 1066, Part 2
The newly crowned King of England, Harold Godwinson faced two invasions within days, firstly from the viking Harold Hardrada in the north, and then William Duke of Normandy on the south coast. This is the story of probably the most important battle ever fought on English soil.www.historyeurope.netPicture: Harold Godwinson, Bayeux Tapestry Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
1 Mar 201527min
14.1 The Battle of Hastings 1066, Part 1
The most famous battle on English soil in 1066, between the Normans and Anglo-Saxons. Part 1 gives a summary of English and Norman history leading up to that fateful yearwww.historyeurope.net Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
22 Feb 201521min
13.4 The Battle of Civitate 1053 AD, Part 4
In the first half of the eleventh century, the Normans gained much territory in Italy but in so doing had made many enemies. In 1054 Pope Leo IX brought together a force of Lombards, Germans and Byzantines to confront them. The Normans won an overwhelming victory and effectively conquered the southern half of the peninsulawww.historyeurope.net Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
25 Jan 201524min
13.3 The Battle of Civitate 1053 AD, Part 3
The Normans arrive in Italy first as pilgrims on their way to the Holy Land, then as mercenaries. It is not long before they begin to acquire territories and titles on the peninsula in their own right.www.historyeurope.net Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
18 Jan 201517min
13.2 The Battle of Civitate 1053 AD, Part 2
The popes of the eleventh and early twelfth century were hardly living by the standards set by their religion. In spite of this this they still enjoyed considerable reverence among the leaders of Christendom. A papal alliance with the German Emperors, which proved highly valuable but sometimes very difficult, became a key element of medieval Italian history.www.historyeurope.netPicture: 12th-century stained glass depiction of Otto I, Strasbourg Cathedral Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
11 Jan 201518min
13.1 The Battle of Civitate 1053 AD, Part 1
During the next four podcasts I will tell the history of Italy from between the fall of Rome up until 1053, the year of an important battle between Pope Leo IX and Norman invaders of Italy. These centuries witnessed a long struggle for power between various sides, with many shifts of fortune. The Battle of Civitate marks the point at which the Normans firmly established themselves in Italy and so reshaped the politics of the peninsula.www.historyeurope.net Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
30 Des 201422min
12.1 The Battle of Kleidion 1014 AD
A focus on southeastern Europe. The history of early Bulgaria and its relationship with the Byzantine Empire, often one of peace and cultural exchange, but also involving military conflict including the Battle of Kleidion in 1014 ADwww.historyeurope.netPicture: Boris I of Bulgaria Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
30 Nov 201428min
