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Hosted by thehistoryofbyzantium@gmail.com · history · EN · 435 episodes
A podcast telling the story of the Roman (Byzantine) Empire from 476 AD to 1453. www.thehistoryofbyzantium.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Signup to Generate a PitchRecent episodes include "Episode 355 - You Can’t Understand the Modern World without Byzantium" (23 June 2026, 24 minutes), "Episode 352 - Crusader Storm with Nicholas Morton" (3 June 2026, 58 minutes), and "Episode 351 - The 10 Worst Byzantine Emperors" (26 May 2026, 21 minutes).
The History of Byzantium publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 38 minutes across 435 episodes.
Booking probability for The History of Byzantium is 38%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The History of Byzantium requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The History of Byzantium's contact route on record: verified email.
The History of Byzantium is a history show with 435 episodes published.
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The History of Byzantium
How do you explain your strange interest in Byzantium to your friends and family? I argue that you can't understand the modern world without Byzantium. This is the last episode of the podcast. Hosted on Acast. See...
The History of Byzantium
<p>This is our last chance to talk about the Crusades on this podcast. So I put listener questions to Dr Nicholas Morton.</p><br><p>Dr Morton is Associate Professor in Middle Eastern and Global history at Nottingham...
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I pick the 10 Worst Byzantine Emperors<p > Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.</p>
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<p>I answer your questions about where the Romans got their gold from, how Romania ended up with a Romance language, Byzantine games of polo and more.</p><p><br></p><p > Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...
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I answer your questions about the Secret History, eunuchs, the Doukas name, the Byzantine crown, the Crown of Thorns and more. <p > Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.</p>
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<p>We explore the history of Trebizond under the Grand Komnenoi. Today I cover the period from 1297-1453.</p><br><p>The music for these episodes comes from the brilliant Youtube channel of Farya Faraji. Farya is a...
The History of Byzantium
<p>We explore the history of Trebizond under the Grand Komnenoi. Today I cover the period from 1204-1297.</p><br><p>The music for these episodes comes from the brilliant Youtube channel of Farya Faraji. Farya is a...
The History of Byzantium
I tackle your counter factual questions. <p > Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.</p>
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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.<p > Hosted on Acast. See...
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I investigate the death of the Emperor Constantine XI. What happened to him on the last day of his life? <p > Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.</p>
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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. <p > Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.</p>
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<p>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 Byzantium to get...
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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 fled to the West.<p...
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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. <p > Hosted on Acast. See...
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<p>We look at all your questions about the siege of 1453. As well as the Palaiologan era in general.</p><br><p>If you want to hear more about Trebizond then check out Byzansimp's Youtube series</p><p > Hosted on Acast...
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<p>We follow events after the Ottomans broke through the walls of Constantinople. Taking the story up to the Sultans triumphant return to Edirne.</p><br><p>To win the game Seljuk: Byzantium Besieged email me...
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<p>Professor Leonora Neville joins us to make the case for getting rid of the term Byzantium for good. She wants to replace it with a different term and a different understanding of Roman history.</p><br><p>Professor...
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<p>As we look back at Byzantium I turned once more to Professor Anthony Kaldellis. I asked him to present a list of ten influential East Romans who were not featured heavily in the political narrative.</p><br><p>Anthony...
The History of Byzantium
<p>As we look back at Byzantium I turned once more to Professor Anthony Kaldellis. I asked him to present a list of ten influential East Romans who were not featured heavily in the political narrative.</p><br><p>Anthony...
The History of Byzantium
<p>I talk to Eric Halsey about his new book State Builders from the Steppe: A History of the First Bulgarian Empire.</p><br><p>In it he chronicles the rise and fall of the Bulgars as they arrive in the Balkans and forge...
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