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- 121: Greece in 1205
After the sack of Constantinople, the ousting of the Royal Family, and the occupation of the Ancient Roman Capital, the Greek world was turned upside down. The Latin Crusaders now ruled over the Greek capital, and three offshoot empires sprung up around the Imperial City. The Greek people were all but defeated, and the Turks, Latins, Bulgarians, and Venetians swallowed up all that was known as the Medieval Greek world and the Eastern Roman Empire. But the Eastern Roman Empire was not gone, and the Greek dynasties were determined to recover from their losses, and by luck, skill, or both... the Eastern Roman Empire survived for another two hundred and fifty years.
The History of Modern Greece Podcast covers the Greek people's events from the fall of Constantinople in 1453 to the Greek War of Independence in 1821-1832, through to the Greco-Turkish War from 1919 to 1922 to the present day.Website: www.moderngreecepodcast.com
Music by Mark Jungerman: www.marcjungermann.com
Check out our 2nd Podcast: www.antecedors.com33 min - 120: Season Four Introduction
In our 1st episode of the 4th season of The History of Modern Greece, we discuss what stood out from the third season, and the impact of the crusades on the Greek World. We talk about our favorite male and female characters, as well as the heroes of the Crusades, such as Saladin, Bohemond, and Richard the Lion Heart. However, we also discuss how the 4th Crusade really shattered the Greco-Roman world and kickstarted the foundation of the modern nation of Greece. But Greece is still 600 years away.
The History of Modern Greece Podcast covers the Greek people's events from the fall of Constantinople in 1453 to the Greek War of Independence in 1821-1832, through to the Greco-Turkish War from 1919 to 1922 to the present day.Website: www.moderngreecepodcast.com
Music by Mark Jungerman: www.marcjungermann.com
Check out our 2nd Podcast: www.antecedors.com36 min - 119: The Fourth Crusade: Part Five: The Sack of Constantinople
Once the Venetians and the Frankish Crusaders breached the city walls, the greatest sacking of a Roman city took place in all their history. The atrocities committed against the citizens of Constantinople are one of the greatest crimes against humanity in the Western World. Artifacts over a thousand years old were stripped and melted down... giant statues older than the Roman Empire were destroyed, and countless thousands were raped and murdered in the streets and in their own homes. The Roman-Byzantine Empire was destroyed and replaced by a Latin Empire. The Great Greek Power of the Middle Ages was brought to its knees.
The History of Modern Greece Podcast covers the Greek people's events from the fall of Constantinople in 1453 to the Greek War of Independence in 1821-1832, through to the Greco-Turkish War from 1919 to 1922 to the present day.Website: www.moderngreecepodcast.com
Music by Mark Jungerman: www.marcjungermann.com
Check out our 2nd Podcast: www.antecedors.com31 min - 118: The Fourth Crusade: Part Four: The Siege of Constantinople
For over a year now, a Latin Crusading Army has been camped outside of the Roman Capital City, Constantinople, and it quickly became apparent that there was no way they were going to leave. They hadn't the money to continue nor the support of the army to retreat in shame. The timer had run out, and the Crusaders were forced to turn against their Greek adversaries. The war had begun, and the Venetians and Franks attacked.
The History of Modern Greece Podcast covers the Greek people's events from the fall of Constantinople in 1453 to the Greek War of Independence in 1821-1832, through to the Greco-Turkish War from 1919 to 1922 to the present day.Website: www.moderngreecepodcast.com
Music by Mark Jungerman: www.marcjungermann.com
Check out our 2nd Podcast: www.antecedors.com46 min - 117: The Fourth Crusade: Part Three: The Marvel of Constantinople
The History of Modern Greece Podcast covers the Greek people's events from the fall of Constantinople in 1453 to the Greek War of Independence in 1821-1832, through to the Greco-Turkish War from 1919 to 1922 to the present day.Website: www.moderngreecepodcast.com
Music by Mark Jungerman: www.marcjungermann.com
Check out our 2nd Podcast: www.antecedors.com53 min - 116: The Fourth Crusade: Part Two: Alexios the Bad
The Crusaders are lured away from their objective in Egypt by a tempting offer made by the son of the deposed Roman Emperor. If the Crusaders make a little side quest and restore the old Emperor to his throne, they will be rewarded with thousands of gold and silver coins, and all of their money troubles will be over forever. The only problem was Alexios was full of crap and unable to deliver on any of his promises.
The History of Modern Greece Podcast covers the Greek people's events from the fall of Constantinople in 1453 to the Greek War of Independence in 1821-1832, through to the Greco-Turkish War from 1919 to 1922 to the present day.Website: www.moderngreecepodcast.com
Music by Mark Jungerman: www.marcjungermann.com
Check out our 2nd Podcast: www.antecedors.com50 min - 115: The Fourth Crusade: Part One: The Venetian RepublicThe 4th Crusade was called almost immediately after Richard the Lionheart's successes. Its intention was to deal a knock-out punch to the Ayyubid Dynasty and retake the Holy City of Jerusalem. But there is a problem: no one wants to go. When the Pope finally rallied enough Crusaders to go on Crusade, they spent all of their money on a fleet hired from the Venetian Republic, but the trouble with Venice, is that they also spent all of their money building the fleet, and they, too, are broke; so a last-minute change in plans saw the Crusader Army pointed away from the Holy Land, and directed at their local rivals in Dalmatia.
The History of Modern Greece Podcast covers the Greek people's events from the fall of Constantinople in 1453 to the Greek War of Independence in 1821-1832, through to the Greco-Turkish War from 1919 to 1922 to the present day.
Website: www.moderngreecepodcast.com
Music by Mark Jungerman: www.marcjungermann.com
Check out our 2nd Podcast: www.antecedors.com37 min - 114: The Third Crusade: Part Three: Richard the Lionheart
As King Richard and Saladin go head to head in the holy land, the invincible Sultan finally meets his match. Richard recovers the coastline for the Kingdom of Jerusalem, but he fails to retake the holy land. Meanwhile, Saladin's endless conquests finally meet their match when they face Richard the Lionheart in battle.
The History of Modern Greece Podcast covers the Greek people's events from the fall of Constantinople in 1453 to the Greek War of Independence in 1821-1832, through to the Greco-Turkish War from 1919 to 1922 to the present day.Website: www.moderngreecepodcast.com
Music by Mark Jungerman: www.marcjungermann.com
Check out our 2nd Podcast: www.antecedors.com1 hr 2 min - 113: The Third Crusade: Part Two: The Emperor's Crusade
King Richard and King Phillip left Western Europe for the long journey by sea to the holy land; they made a few stops along the way, including the casual conquest of the island of Cyprus. Meanwhile, back in Germany, the Holy Roman Emperor also decided to go on the Crusade, and he marched by foot through the Byzantine Empire and Anatolia... following the footsteps of the First Crusaders. One of the greatest military victories of the Third Crusade was carried out on the way to the holy land when Emperor Frederick Barbarossa captured the city of Iconium.
The History of Modern Greece Podcast covers the Greek people's events from the fall of Constantinople in 1453 to the Greek War of Independence in 1821-1832, through to the Greco-Turkish War from 1919 to 1922 to the present day.Website: www.moderngreecepodcast.com
Music by Mark Jungerman: www.marcjungermann.com
Check out our 2nd Podcast: www.antecedors.com41 min - 112: The Third Crusade: Part One: The Fall of Jerusalem
Saladin and his mighty army defeated the Knights of Jerusalem and the Knights Templar at the battle of Hattin and then conquered Jerusalem. The Holy Land had fallen, and so a third crusade was called. The first two to answer the call were Richard the Lion Heart, King Phillip of France, and Emperor Frederick Barbarossa. For the first time in nearly one hundred years, a crusade was called to liberate Jerusalem.
The History of Modern Greece Podcast covers the Greek people's events from the fall of Constantinople in 1453 to the Greek War of Independence in 1821-1832, through to the Greco-Turkish War from 1919 to 1922 to the present day.Website: www.moderngreecepodcast.com
Music by Mark Jungerman: www.marcjungermann.com
Check out our 2nd Podcast: www.antecedors.com33 min
About History of Modern Greece
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How did the Romans become Greeks?
In 1453, Constantinople fell, and the Roman Empire came to an end. But what happened to the Romans who survived?
Their empire was gone, but…
their story was far from over.
Welcome to The History of Modern Greece, a father-and-son history podcast exploring one of history's most fascinating transformations: how the Roman world of Constantinople became the modern nation of Greece.
Our journey begins in Ancient Greece, follows the rise and fall of the Roman Empire, and continues beyond the Ottoman conquest of Constantinople. From the Greek scholars of the Renaissance to the Orthodox Church under Ottoman rule, from the flourishing Greek communities of Venice and Russia to the revolutionaries who fought for independence, we follow the people, ideas, faith, and traditions that endured through centuries of change.
Along the way, we explore emperors and patriarchs, philosophers and soldiers, merchants and revolutionaries, bringing their stories to life through detailed research, immersive storytelling, and the conversations of a father and son who share a passion for history.
If you love Roman history, Byzantine history, or the extraordinary story of Greece, you've come to the right place.
The Roman Empire fell. The Romans survived. Their story continues here.
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