Episode 157 - The Culmination
We cover Basil's last few years as he deals with the Fatimids, the Georgians and his own rebellious soldiers. We then wrap up his reign and bring our century to a close. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com...
8 Nov 201734min
Episode 156 - The Half Blind Leading the Blind
We discuss campaigning in the Balkans, the end of the Bulgarian war and the legend of the Bulgar Slayer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
27 Okt 201740min
Episode 155 - The Year 1000
Basil continues his campaigns against the Fatimids and the Bulgarians. We also discuss the turning of the year 1000. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
23 Okt 201726min
Episode 154 - A Cat Among Mice
We discuss the origins of the revived Bulgarian Empire and follow Basil as he campaigns against them and the Fatimids in the East. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
13 Okt 201730min
Episode 153 - Basil II
Finally Basil II stands alone as master of the Roman world. Let's get to know him. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
6 Okt 201727min
Episode 152 - Bardas Phokas
Civil war resumes as both Bardas Sclerus and Bardas Phokas rebel against Basil. An epic showdown follows which drags the Bulgarians, the Rus, Varangians, Arabs, Armenians and Georgians into the contes...
29 Sep 201751min
Episode 151 - Bardas Sclerus
The civil war continues with Bardas Sclerus and Bardas Phokas locking horns. Although the Imperial side emerge victorious, the price is years of tension with their new Domestic. Hosted on Acast. See a...
20 Sep 201730min
Podcasting in Istanbul?
Your feedback needed on the idea of me travelling to Istanbul to record material for the podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
14 Sep 20173min
