The History of Byzantium

John returns home triumphant but must deal with the Fatimid attacks in the east. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

23 Jun 201727min

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19 Jun 20171min

John Tzimiskes faces down the Phokas rebellion and then marches for Bulgaria to take on the Rus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

18 Jun 201730min

John Tzimiskes pacifies his domestic and foreign enemies as he consolidates his rule. However the Rus leader Sviatoslav makes the decision to move his capital to the Danube forcing the Romans to respo...

8 Jun 201725min

Nicephorus Phokas is murdered by his nephew John Tzimiskes. We discuss the plot, the aftermath and the personalities of both men. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

26 Mai 201726min

We cover Nicephorus' foreign policy issues during his final two years in office. Armenian, Bulgarian and Italian concerns then go on hold for one last march through Syria. Hosted on Acast. See acast.c...

21 Mai 201731min

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18 Mai 20171min

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