The History of Byzantium

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We explore the reasons why the Bulgarians never became Romans. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The maps commonly used in books and the internet give a misleading impression of the Byzantine occupation of Bulgaria. We tour the Balkans and discuss the reality on the ground. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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A replay of episode 89 "The House of War" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We trace the interconnected developments of the Magyars, Pechenegs and Rus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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We move on to Venice and Normandy to discuss the development of two peoples who will play a key role in the future of Byzantium. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We talk about developments in the Frankish realm as they relate to Byzantium across the past century. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We talk about the big picture status of Italy during the 10th century and why it mattered to Byzantium. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Byzantine Stories episode six announcement Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We discuss Byzantine funeral practices and the burial places of Emperors. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I answer some listener questions about Basil II and Byzantine first names. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Update on schedule and Istanbul Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We cover Basil's last few years as he deals with the Fatimids, the Georgians and his own rebellious soldiers. We then wrap up his reign and bring our century to a close. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We discuss campaigning in the Balkans, the end of the Bulgarian war and the legend of the Bulgar Slayer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Basil continues his campaigns against the Fatimids and the Bulgarians. We also discuss the turning of the year 1000. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We discuss the origins of the revived Bulgarian Empire and follow Basil as he campaigns against them and the Fatimids in the East.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Finally Basil II stands alone as master of the Roman world. Let's get to know him. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Civil war resumes as both Bardas Sclerus and Bardas Phokas rebel against Basil. An epic showdown follows which drags the Bulgarians, the Rus, Varangians, Arabs, Armenians and Georgians into the contest. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The civil war continues with Bardas Sclerus and Bardas Phokas locking horns. Although the Imperial side emerge victorious, the price is years of tension with their new Domestic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The narrative resumes with Basil Lekapenos elevating his great-nephew Basil II to the throne. However Bardas Sclerus immediately rebels and declares himself Emperor. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The full interview with Professor Kaldellis about his book "Streams of Gold, Rivers of Blood." The book is a narrative history from the time when Nicephorus Phokas took charge of the military through till the First Crusade. In our conversation we talk about sources, Basil IIs reign, the Magnates and the struggles of the 11th century. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We return to our interview with Professor Kaldellis to discuss Basil II's reign. We talk about our sources, about his decision never to marry and his relationship with the landed magnates. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.