
Conversations with experts in the history of Byzantium and surrounding fields, hosted by Anthony Kaldellis.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 142 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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A conversation with James Rives (University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill) on the history of ancient animal sacrifice in the Roman world. We focus on its decline and eventual demise in the third and fourth centuries. Animal sacrifice was caught up... more
A conversation with Ada Palmer (University of Chicago) about the invention of the idea of the Italian Renaissance and the functions that it serves in the western historical imagination. "Byzantium" is a similarly invented category that often works in... more
A conversation with Anastasia Koumousi (Director of the Ephorate of Antiquities of Achaea, Greek Ministry of Culture) about the recently identified portrait of the last emperor of the Romans in Constantinople, Konstantinos XI Palaiologos, in a monast... more
A conversation with Alasdair Grant (University of Hamburg) about the captivity and enslavement that many Greeks (Romaioi) experienced in the late medieval period, a period of state collapse during which they were subject to Italian and Turkish raids ... more
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I love Anthony as a teacher of history and culture. I was turned on to this podcast thanks to the History of Byzantium and I DEEPLY appreciate the link between the two podcasts.
Like most people, I failed to review this podcast until I had a criticism. So for context, 100 plus episodes in I am now giving my unasked, unprofessional and very unwanted opinion.
Again, love you dawg. But please don't talk how JUST NOW post secondary is an investment. Some of us got accepted to all our schools and w... more
It was really cool listening to the late Bob Ousterhout discuss the history of the Hagia Sophia within the context of the wider religious and political landscape up to the present day.
I listen to a lot of history podcasts and almost all of them (naturally) focus on describing events and underlying causes. Heard Anthony interviewed on History of Byzantium and his insights and depth are amazing.
I really enjoy this podcast because he interviews other historians on “topics” like how did Byzantines think about social classes”. Very thought provoking and is also instructive because it provides insight on how to think (skeptically) like a historian.
Some of the best scholars out there writing today! What a learned and important resource for teaching, as well.
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Engaging in rich conversations surrounding the history and legacy of Byzantium, the content focuses on intricate topics such as Byzantine art, linguistics, culture, and the socio-political narratives that shaped this significant era. Notable discussions illuminate the complexities of historical figures, the impact of language and literature in shaping identities, and the interplay between ancient and contemporary discourses, providing an accessible platform for both scholars and enthusiasts. Listeners can expect thought-provoking insights from historians and experts who share their research, discussing themes like captive societies, the historical framing of religious concepts, and evolving perspectives on Byzantine contributions to modern ... more
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Recent guests on Byzantium & Friends include:
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2. Ada Palmer
3. Anastasia Koumousi
4. Alasdair Grant
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6. Winston Berg
7. Gavin Kelly
8. Marion Kruse
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