The History of Byzantium

The Turks are coming to the borders of Armenia and we examine why. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our tenth Kickstarter backers reward episode answers a series of questions about the growing population and economy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We explore the economic recovery of the Empire. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our ninth Kickstarter backers reward episode discusses the sweep of history during our period and what lies under the maps. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I was a guest on the Dead Ideas podcast to discuss the Varangian Guard. We talk about their role in the palace and the field armies and contrast their role to Eunuchs in Byzantium. Do check out  Dead Ideas  for episodes covering Titoism, Serfdom, Cuneiform, Vikings and many other fun topics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We discuss the past century of success for the Roman military and answer some listener questions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our eighth Kickstarter backers reward episode features questions about the use of Greek Fire on land. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We head to the Eastern frontier to see what Byzantium's expansion into Armenia meant for the Empire. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The 2019 History of Byzantium tour is here. Book your place now! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our seventh Kickstarter backers reward episode features questions about Georgia, the Orthodox nations around the Black Sea and Ravenna. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We head to the Eastern frontier to see what Byzantium's expansion into Armenia meant for the Empire. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our sixth Kickstarter backers reward episode features questions about the institutions which influenced Byzantine life and the legal punishments for everyday crimes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Having covered the famous monuments thoroughly we take a look around the rest of Constantinople. We survey changes in the population, harbours, architecture and palace amongst other things. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Byzantine Stories Episode 7: Women in the Roman World is now available Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our fifth Kickstarter backers reward episode features questions about what makes a good Emperor and more about feeling attached to the Romans. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our fourth Kickstarter backers reward episode features questions about Constantinople and some personal ones for me. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our third Kickstarter backers reward episode features a lot of chat about my trip to Istanbul. I talk about the experience of visiting for the first time and answer listener questions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our second Kickstarter backers reward episode featuring some book recommendations and me describing a day in the life of a podcaster. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What would a foreign visitor to Constantinople expect to see and hear? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello from Istanbul Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We survey the main structures and services of Constantinople to see what has changed since 518 AD (episode 10 of the show) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

An explanation and some credits from Episode 166 - To The City. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You visit Constantinople, guided by a stranger. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our first Kickstarter backers reward episode showcasing the Byzantine board and role playing games available. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For those who pledged £65 on the Kickstarter I need to hear from you. Get in touch with me about having your voice on the podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.