The History of Byzantium

Our thirteenth Kickstarter backers reward episode looks at the legacy of Byzantium and why it seems so forgotten today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

7 Apr 201920min

As Constantine IX leaves the stage we see him desperately searching for ways to raise tax revenue. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

25 Mar 201931min

The rapacious behaviour of the Normans in Italy brings together an alliance against them. The Byzantines and the Papacy try to get on the same page but discover that they may never be able to. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

15 Mar 201935min

After the Pecheneg Wars the Roman treasury was empty. We look at Constantine Monomachos' response to this and other Imperial expenses which may have exacerbated the situation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

7 Mar 201929min

The first large Seljuk raids on the Empire lead to a series of events which unravel Byzantium's Western defences. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1 Mar 201939min

A quick interview with me about the History of History Podcasting Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

22 Feb 201911min

Constantine Monomachos faces yet more challenges in the early years of his reign. We cover the annexation of Ani, the Pechenegs crossing the Danube and the revolt of Leo Tornikios. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

15 Feb 201931min

Zoe chooses Constantine Monomachos to be her new husband and Emperor. We discuss his character and relationship with our historian Michael Psellos. Then move on to two major challenges which greeted his arrival on the throne. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

7 Feb 201927min