Episode 102 - The Islands
Michael II tries to secure his regime now that the civil war is over. However attacks on Sicily and Crete prevent him from returning to "normality." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
26 Mar 201624min
Episode 101 - Thomas the Slav
Leo's murder is greeted with disgust in Anatolia where men rally behind Thomas the Slav. But back at the capital men get behind Michael of Amorium as a suitable replacement. This split leads to a three year civil war and a stalemate which suggests that God favours neither man. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
13 Mar 20161h 13min
Episode 100 - An Interview with Mike Duncan
Thanks to all of you for helping us get to episode 100. And of course our eternal gratitude to Mike Duncan and The History of Rome podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
19 Feb 201641min
Episode 99 - Michael of Amorium
Leo restores Iconoclasm and defeats the Bulgars in battle. After signing the peace treaty he raid the Caliphate and returns to domestic matters. However a palace conspiracy overthrows him in favour of his old ally Michael of Amorium. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
14 Feb 201636min
Episode 98 - Leo the Armenian
Leo the Armenian becomes Leo V and waits out Krum's slaughter in Thrace. He also makes plans to restore Iconoclasm. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
6 Feb 201626min
Episode 97 - Michael Rhangabe, Emperor of the Romans
Nicephorus' successors are his wounded son and his unsuitable son-in-law. Between them they ensure that the dynasty comes to a sad end while Krum improves his position considerably. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
31 Jan 201634min
Episode 96 - Shoulda
Why were the Bulgars so successful compared to their larger neighbour? We look at this question and the limitations of the Byzantine army on campaign as Nicephorus leads his men to their doom. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
24 Jan 201642min
Episode 95 - Coulda
Nicephorus turns his attention to the Balkans and begins settling colonists in the Peloponnese. His plans for Macedonia though are thwarted by the Bulgars. The Emperor organises a mass migration from Anatolia to Europe and reorganises the Themes and the finances of the state to make the new venture a success. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
17 Jan 201634min
