The History of Byzantium

Three new episodes are coming your way in the next three weeks. New narrative episodes will come at some point in the Spring. I am still busy working on the Istanbul videos and Byzantine Stories. Also we have a new Patreon https://www.patreon.com/historyofbyzantium. Bonus episodes will no longer be available at thehistoryofbyzantium.com from October 2021. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

11 Feb 20218min

Hello everyone,This is a short update about the podcast and the likely schedule for the next few months. The main takeaways are:- The narrative will resume around Spring 2021- In the meantime I will be producing bonus episodes and videos from Istanbul. As well as doing work for my Dad and taking a little time out for my mental health.- At least two more free episodes about Alexios will be coming soon. Including a Q&A about his reign and the Crusades so do send your questions in. You can comment on the thread below.Thanks for your support and understanding,Robin Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

14 Okt 20204min

Alexios tries to forge a coalition against Antioch but has to abandon his plans when Anatolia comes calling again. The Emperor leaves this world frustrated by his failure to outmanoeuvre the Normans but his record in office is impressive nonetheless. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2 Okt 202026min

Bohemond heads back to Western Europe to recruit a new army. He leads them back to the Balkans to capture Dyrrhachium but Alexios is waiting for him. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

24 Sep 202026min

More armed pilgrims arrive at Constantinople in the wake of the fall of Jerusalem. Alexios advises them to avoid the Turks of Anatolia but they ignore him. Meanwhile Alexios' attempts to put pressure on Antioch are thwarted by Bohemond's nephew Tancred. Finally we return to Constantinople to check in with the Komnenian regime and watch a man get burnt to death. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

15 Sep 202031min

It's the end of the First Crusade and this episode is for sale. Either at the website or at https://www.patreon.com/thehistoryofbyzantium Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

4 Sep 20202min

The Crusaders set up a siege of Antioch. The vast size of the city makes it impossible to fully encircle. What follows is a battle of attrition as the Crusaders wait for the Turkic garrison to make a mistake and the garrison await reinforcements. Meanwhile Alexios makes his way to the centre of the Anatolian plateau to consolidate the return of Byzantine power. He also awaits news from Antioch.Time Stamps - each section is broken up by our drum sound effect00.00-03.05 Introduction03.06-08.47 Why did the Crusaders have to capture Antioch?08.48-14.22 Baldwin at Edessa14.23-17.14 The political fragmentation of Syria17.15-27.35 The geography of Antioch27.36-33.52 Early stages of the siege33.53-46.35 Winter stalemate. Suffering and desertions. Bohemond and Robert of Flanders drive off forces from Damascus46.36-54.42 Victory over the forces of Aleppo54.43-62.18 More fully surrounding the city62.19-77.09 Antioch falls77.10-84.24 The Crusaders besieged. Kerbogah attacks from the Citadel84.25-87.46 Desperation and talk of surrender87.47-92.03 Alexios goes home92.04-100.19 The final battle100.19-107.00 Conclusion Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

16 Aug 20201h 47min

The Byzantines recover the West Coast of Anatolia while the Crusaders cross the plateau. As they travel the Westerners begin dropping like flies and come to hate the land they've come to liberate. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2 Jul 202022min