
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 | 426 | Founded | 14 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | History | |||

I tackle your counter factual questions.
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Did you hear that Constantine XI didn't die? That he was taken below ground by an angel and will one day return. We explore all the myths which attached themselves to the final Roman Emperor.
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I investigate the death of the Emperor Constantine XI. What happened to him on the last day of his life?
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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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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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Researchers and history buffs can expect a richly narrated deep dive into the Byzantine world from late antiquity through the fall of Constantinople, with a focus on political intrigue, religious dynamics, and shifting identities across Europe, the Ottoman frontier, and the Orthodox world. Episodes frequently thread narrative with expert commentary, exploring pivotal events like sieges, reforms, imperial successions, and cross-cultural encounters, while connecting medieval Byzantium to broader Mediterranean and Eurasian history. The show stands out for its strong storytelling, rigorous detail, and occasional guest perspectives that broaden the historical lens, making it engaging for listeners who enjoy long-form history with clear, chronolo... more
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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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