The History of Byzantium

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A podcast telling the story of the Roman (Byzantine) Empire from 476 AD to 1453. www.thehistoryofbyzantium.com

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The History of Byzantium episodes:

March 31, 2026 Episode 347 - Trebizond! Part One
We explore the history of Trebizond under the Grand Komnenoi. Today I cover the period from 1204-1297.

The music for these episodes comes from the brilliant Youtube channel of Farya Faraji. Farya is a musicologist who collaborates with traditional musicians around the world to present music from different cultures on his channel, with an emphasis on authenticity and accurate cultural representation. This track is called Trapezuntine - Epic Byzantine Music. You can buy his music here.
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41min
March 24, 2026 Episode 346 - What If?
I tackle your counter factual questions.
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40min
March 17, 2026 Episode 345 - The Immortal Emperor
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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28min
March 10, 2026 Episode 344 - Cold Case: Constantine XI
I investigate the death of the Emperor Constantine XI. What happened to him on the last day of his life?
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1h 7min
March 02, 2026 Episode 343 - The End of Crusading and the Third Rome
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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23min
February 25, 2026 Intelligent Speech conference this Saturday
What if Belisarius had accepted the Goths offer and become the Western Roman Emperor in 540AD? This is one scenario I will be discussing on Saturday at the Intelligent Speech Conference. Use the code Byzantium to get 10% off your ticket https://intelligentspeechonline.com/

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2min
February 23, 2026 Episode 342 - The Roman Diaspora
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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29min
February 17, 2026 Episode 341 - Mehmed and Constantinople
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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27min
February 10, 2026 Episode 340 - Questions XVII
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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26min
February 03, 2026 Episode 339 - What Happened Next?
We follow events after the Ottomans broke through the walls of Constantinople. Taking the story up to the Sultans triumphant return to Edirne.

To win the game Seljuk: Byzantium Besieged email me thehistoryofbyzantium at gmail.com before February 28th. See an interview with the creator here.
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26min

FAQs about The History of Byzantium:

How many episodes does The History of Byzantium have?

The podcast currently has 427 episodes available.

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