Episode 114 - International Relations
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
Episode 113 - Carolingian Decline
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
Episode 112 - The Frontier
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
Episode 111 - Abbasid Decline
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 3 announcement 2
Byzantine Stories episode three announcement 2 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
5 Aug 201628s
Byzantine Stories Episode 3 announcement
Byzantine Stories Episode 3 announcement Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
26 Juli 20163min
Episode 110 - The Four Wives of Leo VI
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 Juli 201628min
Episode 109 - Leo the Wise?
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 Juli 201628min
