Backer rewards episode the byzantine legacy april 7, 2019. He breaks his centuries unevenly in order to line up with the change in emperors. The time of angels it transpired that the angel had sabotaged the ship and forced it to crash, so its. We journey back to 457 to introduce the emperor leo.
Visiting the great mosques and palaces built by the ottoman emperors, he tells the stories behind them of royal concubines, murderous bodyguards and sultans both. The art history babes get deep and unexpectedly inspirational with this one broh. Super excited to announce that i am the guest on the most recent episode of the history of byzantium podcast hosted by robin pierson, talking about michael psellos. Following his death in 337, the name of the city was changed to constantinople in his honor. From the hagia sophia in presentday istanbul to the looted treasures of the empire now located in st. The history of rome a weekly podcast tracing the history of the roman empire, beginning with aeneass arrival in italy and ending with the exile of romulus augustulus, last emperor of the western roman empire. The history of byzantium podcast picks up where the history. The work, by ioannes scylitza flourished 1081, is a history of the byzantine emperors from 811 to 1057, covering events from the proclamation of michael i rangabe in 811 to the reign of michael vi.
In history s great military blunders and the lessons they teach, youll study these crucibles of history to gain a better understanding of why a civilization tookor didnt takea particular path. In that 12 month period you will get another six bonus episodes. Over its fiveyear run, duncans show amassed a large, enthusiastic audience, most of whom have no doubt continued their exploration of roman history elsewhere. The colony would later on become constantinople under the byzantine empire, and istanbul under the ottoman empire. Im barely to episode 60 but it reminds me of mike duncan, but it is different enough that it is independent. This is an episode index for robin piersons fabulous the history of byzantium podcast.
Mythology is a production of cutler media and part of the parcast network. Ive also taken time to produce feature length episodes on the most dramatic incidents. London about podcast the history of byzantium is a podcast dedicated to the story of the roman empire from the collapse of the west in 476 to the fall of constantinople in 1453. All episodes of the history of byzantium chartable. Episode 185 winning the election february 15, 2019. The work, by ioannes scylitza flourished 1081, is a history of the byzantine emperors from 811 to 1057, covering events from the proclamation of michael i rangabe in 811 to the reign of.
Episodes of history of the crusades podcast the middle eastern crusades and the crusade against the cathars can be listened to below. For all we know, without byzantium europe woud now be under the merciless rule of the tibetanluxembourgish commonwealth. I love how well robin explains things and makes it understandable. Episode 28 after the apocalypse from the history of byzantium enjoy all the music albums and top video tracks of the history of byzantium here on frogtoon music. Byzantium episode 42 walk like an egyptian youtube. Apr 18, 2014 wherein we finally take the fight to the egyptian sultanate and go after alexandria. A history of byzantium series by john julius norwich. This history of the byzantine empire covers the history of the eastern roman empire from late antiquity until the fall of constantinople in 1453 ad. For all fans of robin piersons history of byzantium podcast. John romer recreates the glory and history of byzantium. Byzantine stories episode 3 porphyrius the charioteer. The first book on your list, fourteen byzantine rulers by michael psellus, is an autobiographical history.
Each episode is only about 30 minutes, and yet over hundreds of episodes pierson is able to tell the history of byzantium in amazing detail. Duncan covered the history of rome in 179 episodes. Home page of the english version of the byzantine chronicle, a page about byzantine. The city became the capital of the roman empire under constantine i in the second decade of the fourth century. Welcome to history of the crusades homepage, supporting the history of the crusades podcast.
Byzantium was an ancient greek city on the european side of the bosporus, the strait that separates europe from asia. The history of byzantium a podcast telling the story of the roman empire from 476 ad to 1453 this is an episode index for robin piersons fabulous the history of byzantium podcast. This greek manuscript on parchment dating from the 12th to the th centuries is one of the most valuable codices in the national library of spain, treasured for the richness of its illumination. A podcast telling the story of the roman empire from 476 ad to 1453. Bristol history episode 42 witches and witchcraft in the. The history of byzantium listen to podcasts on demand. I have listened to the first six episodes over and over again and enjoy them. Feb 01, 2009 the history of rome a weekly podcast tracing the history of the roman empire, beginning with aeneass arrival in italy and ending with the exile of romulus augustulus, last emperor of the western roman empire. Ancient greek legend refers to king byzas, the leader of the megarian colonists and founder of the city. The greek name byzantion and its latinization byzantium continued to be used as a name of constantinople during the byzantine. If you want the rss feed then just choose that and dont add any other episodes as they are all included in the feed. The history of byzantium is a podcast dedicated to the story of the roman empire from the fall of the west in 476 to the fall of constantinople in 1453.
Pierson has written over 200 episodes and is still only up to the year 1076. The history of byzantium is currently in an end of century overview for the period 91025 ad. During the time of the byzantine empire, only the city was referred to as byzantium, the name byzantine empire came into use almost a century after the nation had. Several events from the 4th to 6th centuries mark the transitional period during which the roman empires east and west divided. Jan 09, 2014 the narrative resumes with the new emperor phocas having to deal with yet another persian invasion. Byzantium episode 42 walk like an egyptian youtube wherein we finally take the fight to the egyptian sultanate and go after alexandria. Nov 29, 2016 eu4 byzantium, rights of man episode 42. The scale of responses to constantinople and byzantium vary from what my history teacher called blank looks all round to an empire steeped in vice and depravity gibbon, declining and falling to lots of nice pictures with vaguely religious music behind them.
I never loved byzantine history, but im still here listening. It has been suggested that the name is of thraco illyrian origin. Simon sebag montefiore traces the sacred history of istanbul. The history of byzantium is currently in an endofcentury overview for the period 91025 ad. The result is a podcast that manages to be a history of byzantium, not just a history of byzantine emperors. The history of byzantium if you want to send in feedback to the podcast. Just click on the link and youll be taken to the host website where you can listen to the episode. In may we posted about mike duncans the history of rome podcast, which, upon reaching episode 179, had concluded the tale of the roman empires heyday. The history of the byzantine empire podcast on demand this history of the byzantine empire is a lecture series written and presented by mr. Each episode presents exciting stories and analysis of each myths history and origins, giving insight into how our ancestors saw the universe. Expands treatment of the middle and later byzantine periods, incorporating new archaeological evidence. It may be derived from the thracian or illyrian personal name byzas. Byzantium i got here late because i was late to the history of rome.
Known as the city of the worlds desire, its a place that has been the focus of passion for believers of three different faiths paganism, christianity and islam and for nearly 3,000 years its streets have been the battleground for some of the fiercest political and religious conflicts in history. In the final episode, simon discovers surprises in istanbul as it rose to become the imperial capital and islams most powerful city. It carried a weeping angel and when the ship crashed, the angel was let loose. This course examines some of the worlds most notable examples of military misfortune, from the destruction of a roman army at the battle of carrhae.
The history of byzantium podcast on demand a podcast telling the story of the roman byzantine empire from 476 ad to 1453. Gold coins of abd almalik minted between 696 and 697 ad from damascus, syria. Wherein we finally take the fight to the egyptian sultanate and go after alexandria. The most recent episode was about byzantine funeral practices and where the emperors are buried. The form byzantium is a latinisation of the original name. Byzantium was an ancient greek city in classical antiquity that became known as constantinople in late antiquity and is now istanbul. This perception, promoted disastrously by the english historian edward gibbon, reflects the origins in the classical studies of byzantine studies. The easiest way to listen to podcasts on your iphone, ipad, android, pc, smart speaker and even in your car. Of course counterfactual history is always an exercise in futility, especially if you credit the idea of the butterfly effect. Gold coins of kumaragupta i made fifth century ad from india. This revised and expanded edition of the widelypraised a history of byzantium covers the time of constantine the great in ad 306 to the fall of constantinople in 1453. Episode 2 two steps back, episode 1 an introduction, episode 8 italy and africa, episode 11 the eastern provinces, episode 3 the isaurian emperor, episode 46 the final war, episode.
The history of byzantium podcast listeners home facebook. This week i am looking at how, almost two thousand years ago, many of the great religions. He writes about american tv shows at and works for his father an actor. Reacting to what he calls a conspiracy of silence, he produced an acclaimed threevolume history, published between 1988 and 1995. It will be a huge honour for me to meet and chat to the man who inspired the history of byzantium.
The history of byzantium episode 28 after the apocalypse. I am attending the sound education conference next month and sharing the stage with mike duncan. But looking at history, the main problem that large preindustrial empires face is overextension. May 01, 2020 london about podcast the history of byzantium is a podcast dedicated to the story of the roman empire from the collapse of the west in 476 to the fall of constantinople in 1453. This is an episode index for robin piersons fabulous the. The history of byzantium a podcast telling the story of. It is hard to imagine a lay history podcast doing a better job. Home page of the english version of the byzantine chronicle, a page about byzantine emperors, byzantine battles and byzantine history. Welcome to the history of byzantium the history of byzantium. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. A podcast on the history of russia, told from the perspective of someone learning and studying events from a variety of sources on a weekly basis, and then informing you, the listener, on what theyve learnt this week.
They continue and expand upon the story told in episode 89 where you. See more of the history of byzantium podcast listeners on facebook. A podcast telling the story of the roman byzantine empire from 476 ad to 1453. My 42 favorite ongoing history podcasts a 2019 update. Episode 37 the army of the strategikon the history of. Mar 11, 20 the history of byzantium is a podcast dedicated to the story of the roman empire from the fall of the west in 476 to the fall of constantinople in 1453. Listen to the history of byzantium episodes free, on demand. Our best primary source for alexios komnenos reign is the alexiad written by his daughter anna komnene. Byzantine history is fascinating, worldchanging and largely forgotten. Episode 2 two steps back, episode 1 an introduction, episode 8 italy and africa, episode 11 the eastern provinces, episode 3 the isaurian emperor, episode 46 the final war, episode 10. A one stop shop for a collection of all history podcasts available. Bonus and adfree content available with stitcher premium. The history of byzantium podcast picks up where the history of rome left off and gives us all the details of the eastern roman empire that continued for almost another millennia after the west fell.
This is an episode index for robin piersons fabulous the history of byzantium. Byzantium also knosn as byzantion was an ancient greek town allegedly founded by byzas. Sep 08, 2017 the history of byzantium podcast listeners. The history of byzantium please let me know what you.
Bristol history episode 42 witches and witchcraft in. The history of byzantium listen via stitcher for podcasts. The byzantium was a category four galaxy class starliner history edit. Episode 42 in fairness to phocas the history of byzantium. I talk to professor leonora neville about annas life and writing and how she overcame the obstacles facing a woman trying to write history. It would be wrong then to present the later history of byzantium as a thousand year history of decline, leading inevitably to its conquest by the ottoman turks on tuesday 29th may 1453. I decided that it was very important to have a book by a byzantine, because you get a much stronger sense of the culture and the atmosphere of byzantium by reading what an individual who lived then wrote. The narrative resumes with the new emperor phocas having to deal with yet another persian invasion. He also weaves in snippets from interviews with historians, and he paints vivid images of life for individuals. Almost every day a news broadcaster tells us that the world has just. Lars brownworth, author of the book lost to the west. The house of war special episodes the history of byzantium.
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