
A podcast telling the story of the Roman (Byzantine) Empire from 476 AD to 1453. www.thehistoryofbyzantium.com
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| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 423 | Founded | 14 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | History | |||

We look at the reaction to the fall of Constantinople in Venice, Rome and Russia. And briefly discuss those who claimed descent from Constantine XI.
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We look at the fate of the Roman people after 1453. Many were enslaved while others searched desperately for loved ones. Those who adapted quickly to Ottoman rule could gain great wealth. While some fled to the West.
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Mehmed did not make Constantinople his capital straight away. There were political, practical and psychological arguments against it. We talk about these and how the Sultan overcame them.
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We look at all your questions about the siege of 1453. As well as the Palaiologan era in general.
If you want to hear more about Trebizond then check out Byzansimp's Youtube series
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I hope you continue the story under the Ottoman Empire.
This is one of my favorite podcast ever. For so long I have wanted to learn more about the history of Byzantium but could find the time, now I can hear this masterpiece while walking around or even training. I highly recommend it. Thank you to the author!
The history here is great. In the same way as its antecedent History of Rome by Mike Duncan, Robin Pearson does a great job of weaving this complex history into a tight narrative. In order to do this, there are a couple of stylistic and content choices that leave a little to be desired. In general, the treatment of the complex nature of developing eastern Christianity (as distinct from the Latin-West more generally encountered by the English-speaking world) is sparse and, at times, betrays a mod... more
The story of Byzantium is so poetic and epic.
This picks up right where history of Rome leaves you. I mean who wants to be stuck watching a train crash only half way complete? I want to see the complete train crash start to finish!! Of course the train is the Roman Empire and the crash is the 1000 year long slow mo tow stub into a face plant fall
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Focusing on a captivating period of history, the content explores the Byzantine Empire from its decline after the fall of Rome until the fall of Constantinople in 1453. Episodes cover key historical figures, such as emperors, and delve into significant events, including epic battles and political machinations, revealing the complexities of governance and societal challenges throughout this millennium. Notable discussions include the cultural and religious dynamics of the era, reflections on same-sex relationships within historical contexts, and assessments of how external threats, particularly from the Ottoman Empire, led to the eventual collapse of Byzantine authority.
Entwined with fascinating narratives, the podcast combines storytelli... more
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The History of Byzantium launched 14 years ago and published 423 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on The History of Byzantium include:
1. Leonora Neville
2. Eric Halsey
3. Mark Masterson
4. Father John Strickland
5. David Hendrix
6. Marco Capelli
7. Dr. Nicholas Morton
8. Nicholas Morton
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