Episode 347 - Trebizond! Part One
We explore the history of Trebizond under the Grand Komnenoi. Today I cover the period from 1204-1297.The music for these episodes comes from the brilliant Youtube channel of Farya Faraji. Farya is a ...
31 Mars 41min
Episode 346 - What If?
I tackle your counter factual questions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
24 Mars 39min
Episode 345 - The Immortal Emperor
Did you hear that Constantine XI didn't die? That he was taken below ground by an angel and will one day return. We explore all the myths which attached themselves to the final Roman Emperor. Hosted o...
17 Mars 27min
Episode 344 - Cold Case: Constantine XI
I investigate the death of the Emperor Constantine XI. What happened to him on the last day of his life? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
10 Mars 1h 6min
Episode 343 - The End of Crusading and the Third Rome
We look at the reaction to the fall of Constantinople in Venice, Rome and Russia. And briefly discuss those who claimed descent from Constantine XI. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more in...
2 Mars 22min
Intelligent Speech conference this Saturday
What if Belisarius had accepted the Goths offer and become the Western Roman Emperor in 540AD? This is one scenario I will be discussing on Saturday at the Intelligent Speech Conference. Use the code ...
25 Feb 1min
Episode 342 - The Roman Diaspora
We look at the fate of the Roman people after 1453. Many were enslaved while others searched desperately for loved ones. Those who adapted quickly to Ottoman rule could gain great wealth. While some f...
23 Feb 28min
Episode 341 - Mehmed and Constantinople
Mehmed did not make Constantinople his capital straight away. There were political, practical and psychological arguments against it. We talk about these and how the Sultan overcame them. Hosted on A...
17 Feb 26min
