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The History of Byzantium thehistoryofbyzantium@gmail.com
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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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Vanuit “The History of Rome” van Mike Duncan deze Podcast ingerold. 50 afleveringen verder heb ik geen seconde spijt, Robin Pierson weet een veelkleurig en veelzijdig beeld schetsen. Ik verheug me op reis die ik nog voor de boeg heb, van de klassieke tijd via de middeleeuwen naar de renaissance. Dat alles op de grens van Europa, Azië en Africa.
Fantastic series
Ivr been listening for years already and the contents have greatly enriched my knowledge and interest in the period and the areas it encompasses. The way in which it is told (tone and rythm) is quite unique and helps absorbing the information. Five star recommendation!
Big recommendation
One of the best history podcasts Ive heard. A truly worthy successor to the history of Rome, while also very much being its own thing with its own style. It’s thoroughly researched and structured well, and thus easy to follow. Robin has a great voice for podcasting and is an engaging storyteller. I would absolutely recommend this podcast to anyone curious about later Roman history, the history of the middle east, the history of christianity and islam, medieval history, or history in general.