The History of Byzantium

We cover Basil's last few years as he deals with the Fatimids, the Georgians and his own rebellious soldiers. We then wrap up his reign and bring our century to a close. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com...

8 Nov 201734min

We discuss campaigning in the Balkans, the end of the Bulgarian war and the legend of the Bulgar Slayer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

27 Okt 201740min

Basil continues his campaigns against the Fatimids and the Bulgarians. We also discuss the turning of the year 1000. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

23 Okt 201726min

We discuss the origins of the revived Bulgarian Empire and follow Basil as he campaigns against them and the Fatimids in the East. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

13 Okt 201730min

Finally Basil II stands alone as master of the Roman world. Let's get to know him. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

6 Okt 201727min

Civil war resumes as both Bardas Sclerus and Bardas Phokas rebel against Basil. An epic showdown follows which drags the Bulgarians, the Rus, Varangians, Arabs, Armenians and Georgians into the contes...

29 Sep 201751min

The civil war continues with Bardas Sclerus and Bardas Phokas locking horns. Although the Imperial side emerge victorious, the price is years of tension with their new Domestic. Hosted on Acast. See a...

20 Sep 201730min

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14 Sep 20173min