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Byzantium & Friends

Byzantium & Friends
Christianity
Byzantium
Roman Empire
Constantinople
Late Antiquity
Orthodoxy
Crises and Resilience
City Of Rome
Early Rus
Africa and Byzantium
Justinian
Olivier Hekster
Byzantine Empire
Senatorial Aristocracy
Trade Routes
Medievalism
Eastern Mediterranean
Nubia
Byzantine Studies
Multi-Religious Societies

Conversations with experts in the history of Byzantium and surrounding fields, hosted by Anthony Kaldellis.

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A conversation with Alessandra Bucossi (Ca' Foscari University) on the preoccupation with heresy in the twelfth century, which resulted in the production of a number of massive anti-heretical treatises. We discuss the historical context of their prod... more

A conversation with Marica Cassis (University of Calgary) about the archaeological study of the east Roman world and how it interfaces with traditional, text-based historiography. What can archaeology see and what not? What challenges has it faced to... more

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A conversation with Alicia Walker (Bryn Mawr College) on the pseudo-Arabic inscriptions (or pseudo-kufic) that appear on a number of tenth- and eleventh-century churches in Greece, most notably at the monastery of Hosios Loukas. What did the Arabic s... more

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A conversation with Kevin van Bladel (Yale University) on his proposal regarding "The Classical Near East," a constellation of fields defined by the classical literary traditions of medieval Near Eastern cultures, including Byzantium. We talk about l... more

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Recent Guests

Marica Cassis
Professor at the University of Calgary and a practicing archaeologist focusing on the East Roman World.
University of Calgary
Episode: 151. East Roman archaeology: goals and challenges, with Marica Cassis
Alicia Walker
Professor at Bryn Mawr College, specializing in exotic elements of Byzantine art.
Bryn Mawr College
Episode: 150. Why were pseudo-Arabic inscriptions placed on churches in Greece?, with Alicia Walker
Kevin van Bladel
Academics and scholar now at Yale University, former chair of Near Eastern Languages and Cultures at Ohio State University.
Yale University
Episode: 149. The Classical Near East, with Kevin van Bladel
Jana Matuszak
Expert in Sumerian literature
University of Chicago
Episode: 148. The survival of esoteric academic fields, with Jana Matuszak and Petra Goedegebuure
Petra Goedegebuure
Linguistically oriented Hittitologist and Philologist
University of Chicago
Episode: 148. The survival of esoteric academic fields, with Jana Matuszak and Petra Goedegebuure
Kim Bowes
Professor of Archaeology and Ancient History at the University of Pennsylvania
University of Pennsylvania
Episode: 147. How the ninety percent experienced the Roman economy, with Kim Bowes
Aaron Butts
Expert on early Christian history in the Horn of Africa, specializing in the Aksumite Empire and its language context.
University of Hamburg
Episode: 146. Ezana of Aksum, the first Christian king in Africa, with Aaron Butts
Ellen Muehlberger
Professor at the University of Michigan and author of 'Things Unseen: Essays on Evidence, Knowledge, and the Late Ancient World'
University of Michigan
Episode: 145. Seeing into the minds of others, with Ellen Muehlberger
Mark Roosien
Lecturer in Liturgical Studies at Yale Divinity School and author of a book on earthquakes and liturgy.
Yale Divinity School
Episode: 143. Coping with earthquakes in the churches of Constantinople, with Mark Roosien

Host

Anthony Kaldellis
Host of the podcast, Anthony Kaldellis is an esteemed scholar in Byzantine studies, recognized for his engaging and comprehensive examination of historical themes and intellectual discourse.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 595 ratings
  • Opens Late Rome to anyone

    This is a fantastic public service. It makes cutting edge academic research on Late Roman topics available to anyone who cares to listen. Fascinating podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Vince Able
    United Statesa month ago
  • Highly recommend

    I’ve been listening for years now although I’m neither an academic nor particularly interested in Byzantium compared to other cultures. But this is so good to listen to, I’ve been a regular for years

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    GunnarLondon
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • Almost Great

    I have personally met with Professor Kaldellis, and I really respect him for his contributions to the field. His expansion of Byzantine studies to wider audiences through new mediums has greatly influenced both me and countless others interested in the subject. As a result, I predictably became invested in Byzantium and Friends and have been listening for quite a while now.

    Unfortunately, I have come to realize that Kaldellis’ podcast represents a larger issue present in contemporary academia. ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Ioannes K
    United Statesa month ago
  • Love this podcast. Excellent scholarship, presented without pretention.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    TheNunnceler
    4 months ago
  • :)

    Podcast Addict
    5
    fjshwbcj
    7 months ago

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Some audience members express a desire for less personal commentary by the host, preferring a sharper focus on historical topics alone.
Listeners appreciate the depth of content and the quality of the expert guests featured, finding the discussions enriching for their understanding of Byzantine history.
The podcast features engaging conversations with notable experts, providing insightful discussions that blend academic rigor with accessibility.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

149. The Classical Near East, with Kevin van Bladel
Q: How would the Classical Near East sort of patch the broken things together again?
Kevin discusses how the Classical Near East seeks to avoid the modern constructions of identity in studying the past and encourages a more integrated approach to languages and literature across disciplines.
149. The Classical Near East, with Kevin van Bladel
Q: So broadly speaking, what is that?
Kevin van Bladel explains that the Classical Near East is a concept around which research and teaching can be organized, aiming to facilitate new areas of research that address gaps between different fields.
148. The survival of esoteric academic fields, with Jana Matuszak and Petra Goedegebuure
Q: What would you say is your case for the relevance of your field?
Jana emphasized that Sumerian texts provide insights into early human thoughts and emotions, highlighting their cultural significance.
147. How the ninety percent experienced the Roman economy, with Kim Bowes
Q: Can you tell us a little bit about some of the problems with the skeletal evidence?
Skeletal data is complicated and can't be read straightforwardly, as height may not reflect economic outputs due to genetic factors and variances in male versus female populations.
147. How the ninety percent experienced the Roman economy, with Kim Bowes
Q: Can you talk a little bit about precariousness and how it complicates this polarity of affluence and subsistence?
Precarity relates to volatile incomes and expenses that vary month to month, challenging the binary of affluence versus poverty. It shows that survival often involves constant maneuvering rather than a simple equation of income versus expenses.

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2. Alicia Walker
3. Kevin van Bladel
4. Jana Matuszak
5. Petra Goedegebuure
6. Kim Bowes
7. Aaron Butts
8. Ellen Muehlberger

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