Saturdays are for the Byzantines

Today we analyze the Miaphysite heresy and how it caused a split between the Eastern Orthodox and Oriental Orthodox Churches.

In today's lecture we examine the somewhat rapid transition between several Byzantine emperors, several of which resulted from mutiny and rebellions.

Here is the Treadgold text I use: https://www.amazon.com/Concise-History-Byzantium-Warren-Treadgold/dp/1352009870/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=concise+history+of+byzantium&qid=1619919925&sr=8-3

In today's lecture, roughly speaking, we take a look at Justinian's Corpus Juris Civilis, some of his building projects, and what Justinian's legacy is.

Today we take a look at some early references to the Slavic peoples, roughly where they came from, and we talk about some aspects of different groups' language and religion.

In today's lecture, I guess you could say, we analyze the Gothic resurgence and the Byzantine's response to it as we wrap up the Gothic Wars. I also want to issue a correction here: when I refer to the Battle of Taginae, I am actually referring to the Battle of Mons Lactarius. I wrote down the wrong name in my notes.

Today we take a look at the little known Liturgy of St. James.

Here are the two links I reference in the video:

Shorter video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kOKoJS7ABVc

Longer video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RX23jIhacC0&t=4s

In today's lecture, I guess you could say, we examine the origins of the monastic tradition and what impact they have on our civilization.

In today's lecture, roughly speaking, we examine the end of the first part of the Gothic wars. We then preview how the Goths are able to make a revival coming up during the ensuing decade of history.

You can get the copy of Justinian's Wars that I am reading at this link:

https://www.amazon.com/Wars-Justinian-Hackett-Classics/dp/162466170X/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=justinian%27s+wars&qid=1618183135&sr=8-1

This video is a response to a comment from a viewer, Jay Uno, where we discuss what happened to Hellenistic paganism in the Rome.

Today we discuss the development of horse archers in the Byzantine army. When we think of Roman armies, we usually think of Caesar's late Republican legions. However, as time goes on and situations change, the Byzantines change their focus to meet their military needs.