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SEASON 6: The Other Norman Conquest
Miniseries: Rise of the Komnenoi
EPISODE 107: Manzikert!
A single word that would echo through the centuries as the Eastern Roman Empire’s turning point. On this episode, we recount one of the most infamous battles in medieval history—where arrogance, betrayal, and a well-placed arrow conspired to unravel centuries of imperial dominance. Romanus IV staked it all on a decisive strike against the Seljuks…and the Seljuks struck back harder. The road to Byzantine collapse didn’t begin here—but after Manzikert, there was no turning back.
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Music:
Music for this episode is called “Cutting Edge” from the talented artist Hemlock!Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/hemlock/cutting-edge
License code: Y0ZLEPLIZYV2RTMJ
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SEASON 6: The Other Norman Conquest
Miniseries: Rise of the Komnenoi
EPISODE 107: Manzikert!
A single word that would echo through the centuries as the Eastern Roman Empire’s turning point. On this episode, we recount one of the most infamous battles in medieval history—where arrogance, betrayal, and a well-placed arrow conspired to unravel centuries of imperial dominance. Romanus IV staked it all on a decisive strike against the Seljuks…and the Seljuks struck back harder. The road to Byzantine collapse didn’t begin here—but after Manzikert, there was no turning back.
No More Paywalls! How?
If you believe in what’s happening here – bringing our shared history to life, warts and all, free to the public with absolutely no more paywalls…ever…please consider donating to my caffeine-mediated research and writing through the website/app Buy Me A Coffee! With opportunities for one-time donations and even a monthly donation plan, you can voluntarily contribute to the continuation of this show. I would be eternally grateful!
NOTE: DISREGARD ANY MENTION OF PATREON. That account has been closed in the process of tearing down of any paywalls!
Social Media:
YouTube: Fortune’s Wheel Podcast
Meta: https://www.facebook.com/fortunes.wheel.3
X: https://twitter.com/WheelPodcast
Buy Me A Coffee!
Music:
Music for this episode is called “Cutting Edge” from the talented artist Hemlock!Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/hemlock/cutting-edge
License code: Y0ZLEPLIZYV2RTMJ
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