The History of Byzantium

Nicephorus stays at home to administer his realm and manages to alienate every strata of society. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

12 Mai 201731min

Nicephorus leads the armies in person against Tarsus and Mopsuestia, bringing Cilicia and Cyprus back into the Empire. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

28 Apr 201731min

We discuss Nicephorus' life and career and what his rise meant for Romania. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

23 Apr 201727min

We catch up on what Romanus II and Sayf were up to during the Cretan expedition. Then we move forward with Nicephorus Phokas as he sacks Aleppo. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

13 Apr 201734min

With Nicephorus Phokas in charge of the military the Romans win a string of victories against Sayf al-Dawlah. Constantine VII decides to attack Crete again but dies before the expedition sets off. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

9 Apr 201732min

An interview with Eric McGeer about his book "Sowing the Dragon's Teeth" which charts the changes in the Roman army as it moved to an offensive deployment in the 10th century. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

24 Mar 201757min

948-954. We return to the frontier where the Phokas family inflict a series of sharp defeats on Sayf al-Dawla. Sayf starts again by restoring his border fortresses and driving off Roman attacks. When Constantine Phokas is captured alive the war begins to escalate. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

18 Mar 201727min

Constantine VII seeks peace in the east but Sayf al-Dawla is not interested. The Emperor presses on with the attempted pacification of Crete. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

10 Mar 201728min