The History of Byzantium

We explore the diplomatic and trade exchanges between Byzantium, the Caliphate and the Franks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

5 Okt 201637min

Charlemagne's empire could not last. Frankish customs saw the realm divided and it would never be put back together. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

28 Sep 201623min

With the Caliphate in decline the Romans take a greater interest in the Armenian lands on their eastern border. We explore the fragmented landscape and politics of Armenia and take a quick glance at C...

21 Sep 201633min

We begin our end of the century episodes in the East. Since 838 the great Caliphal armies have not been seen in Anatolia. We explore why as the Caliphate slowly pulls itself apart across the 9th centu...

14 Sep 201629min

Byzantine Stories episode three announcement 2 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

5 Aug 201628s

Byzantine Stories Episode 3 announcement Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

26 Jul 20163min

Leo enters the second half of his reign desperate to leave the Empire to a healthy son. Meanwhile his military are successful on land but suffer at sea. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mor...

12 Jul 201628min

Basil's son Leo was known as "the Wise" during his lifetime. We get to know the new Emperor and explore if this reputation was justified.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

5 Jul 201628min