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A podcast telling the story of the Roman (Byzantine) Empire from 476 AD to 1453. www.thehistoryofbyzantium.com
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Episode 292 - Venice and the Rest of the Empire with John Giebfried
Today we look at the parts of the Roman Empire we haven't covered so far in the post-siege narrative. This includes Attalia, Trebizond and the multiple acquisitions of Venice. Helping me is Dr John Giebfried from the University of Vienna.
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Episode 291 - Michael Doukas of Epirus
Michael Komnenos Doukas would have had a forgettable career if it wasn't for the chaos which followed Manuel Komnenos' death.
But the twists of fate allowed him to found a new state in Epirus (Western Greece) which would eventually seize huge parts of the Roman world.
Period: 1204-15
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Episode 290 - The Despot, Theodore Laskaris
We follow Theodore Laskaris as he escapes from Constantinople and establishes a new state at Nicaea. Crowned as the new Roman Emperor he must face down rivals on every side including the Turks.
Period: 1204-12
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Episode 289 - Kaloyan, Tsar of Bulgaria
With Baldwin and Boniface dead the Bulgarians run riot across Thrace. Their Tsar Kaloyan attempts to capture Thessalonica and ponders whether he could become the new Roman Emperor.
Period: 1204-07
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Episode 288 - Boniface, Marquis of Montferrat
After throwing a huge strop Boniface, the Marquis of Montferrat, is made King of Thessalonica.
He sent his men to conquer most of Greece but the Bulgarians were on his tail.
Period: 1204-07
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Episode 287 - Count Baldwin of Flanders and Hainaut
The Latins agree to stay for another year and to conquer the whole of the Roman Empire. They elect Count Baldwin of Flanders and Hainaut to be their Emperor and all seems well. It only takes a year for everything to fall apart.
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An absolute must for history fans
If you are in to history and podcasts this is the place for you. Robin combines a compelling story with an agreeable style to bring you a comprehensive History of the East-roman empire.
If you listened to Mike Duncan’s the History of Rome this show is an absolute must.
The best history podcast
It seemed impossible to best Mike’s Duncan history of Rome but Robin did just that. The history of Byzantium is moving, well researched, profound. It shows you history through multiple lenses, questioning your modern understanding to find out how people of the medieval Roman Empire really thought, lived, loved and fought. I cannot suggest it more
A worthy heir of Mike Duncan
The history Of Byzantium is a fantastic podcast, I am embarrased it has taken me at least 100 episodes to finally give it a revieuw.
Robin brings the Roman empire, that continued its existence for another 1000 years in the East, back to life. School history classes usually gloss over the history in a half hour, thanks to this podcast I have learned to appreciate the longevity of the empire. Robin further takes the time to discover different aspects of history ranging from politics to religion, economics and war. He offers perspectives on the life of emperors as well as the common man.
Please do yourself a favour and give this The History Of Byzantium a try.