Episode 78 - A New Helena
The Empress Irene becomes Regent for her son Constantine VI and sets about securing their rule. She manages to gain the support of the bureaucracy, army and church. Then she organises another Ecumenical Council to restore the Icons. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
5 Aug 201541min
Thoughts on the John Chrysostom series
Thoughts on the John Chrysostom series Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
3 Aug 20159min
Byzantine Stories Episode 1 - John Chrysostom. Part 1 - Welcome to Antioch
An introduction to life in Antioch in 350AD. Amidst the great buildings live the beleaguered poor of the Roman world. The Christians were destined to care for and convert these people but in 350AD the threat of losing souls to Judaism or Paganism was real. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
26 Jul 201527min
An update on the Fundraising Sale and the new RSS Feed
Listen to the latest podcast to find out about the new fundraising sale and your chance to get 4 new episodes of "The History of Byzantium." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
24 Jul 201515min
Episode 76 - The Dung Named
Constantine V faces a conspiracy against his throne and his response is violent. He continues to rebuild his capital and campaign against the Bulgars. Yet despite all his success he was remembered as the Dung named. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
9 Jul 201528min
Episode 75 - The Headless Council
Constantine V gathers an Ecumenical Council to gain acceptance for his views on the place of icons. He also goes to war with the Bulgar Khanate. We close by discussing his personal life and the capture of Ravenna by the Lombards. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
24 Jun 201529min
Episode 74 - The Quest for Legitimacy
Constantine V becomes Emperor but is immediately forced into a two year civil war. Once back in power we follow his reorganisation of the army and military planning in the face of the Caliphate's own internal struggles. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2 Jun 201531min
Episode 73 - Leo's Reign in the 730s
We look at Leo's second decade in power. First tracing the military and political developments and then going back to look at the development of Iconoclasm. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
15 Mai 201521min
